Tanana Chiefs Conference: TCC Weekly Episode 52

Welcome to TCC Weekly, where each week we bring you the latest news from Tanana Chiefs Conference. Hello, welcome to TCC Weekly. I'm Amanda Tritt, the dental assistant at Tanana Chiefs Conference. Here's a look at what's happening across the region. Tanana Chiefs is pleased to announce that Joy Huntington has been selected as the new Director of Government Affairs.

Joy brings more than 24 years of experience in government relations, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy to her new role. She began her career working directly with tribes and tribal organizations in environmental, housing, and cultural program roles before founding a statewide communications and government relations firm. She has previously served TCC as our lobbyist, successfully leading advocacy efforts in Juneau on behalf of our members tribes. We are excited to welcome Joy to this leadership position and look forward to her contributions as we work together toward healthy, strong, unified tribes. Speaking of tribes, our annual Youth Summit held last weekend was a very successful gathering of young minds to generate ideas and discuss visions for the future of the region.

Youth participated in traditional activities such as moose hide tanning, fiddle dancing, plant medicine, beading, fishnet making, and more. Participants learned CPR and naloxone administration as well as gun safety. Talking circles with elders included topics like values, leadership, and advocacy. There were even special appearances by Get Out the Native Vote and Native Movement, as well as a visit from Chief Hildebrand and some of the executive board members. We are honored that our youth are preparing to step up and represent us and our traditions.

The clinic and administrative offices will be closing at 10 AM on this coming Friday, June 26th, for a staff event. Dental and pharmacy services will be open until 5 PM. Urgent care patient travel and the patient shuttle will remain available until 6 PM. All other services will be closed at 10 AM. For after-hours triage, please call 907-451-6682.

Are you looking for a sustainable and long-lasting career in healthcare? Consider the Dental Assistant program at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center. This is a year-long textbook study program followed by a 3-month chairside clinical training and then 6 months of supervised skills training. Candidates for the internship need to be high school graduates who are dedicated to sustaining a lasting, fulfilling career in the dental healthcare field. Travel to TCC communities is required for this internship, apply at tenonacheefs.org/careers.

Chief Peter John Tribal Building is implementing a new visitor check-in and guest badge system in an effort to enhance patient, client, staff, and facility safety. When you visit the building, you will now be required to check in at a kiosk which is set up at the security desk on the first floor. Upon completion of registering your visit, you will print off a temporary badge that would be worn at all times during your visit visit to the building. Once you have generated a badge for the first time, you will not be required to enter all of your information on subsequent visits, just your location within the building. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of everyone who utilizes our building, including you.

Do you need a reset? Are you feeling overstimulated or overwhelmed with the busyness of life? Come to the Day of Healing gathering on June 25th at the Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall. Tribal Client Services will be hosting the event from 10 AM until 5 PM, offering the services of traditional healers as well as Native crafts, kids' crafts, and a relaxing space for respite. No registration necessary, and you can bring the whole family.

Our final message this week is a reminder that when a loved one is missing, you don't need to wait to report them. Reporting concerns early gives responders more time to search, gather information, and act quickly. Learn more about how to report someone missing at www.tananachiefs.org. I'm Amanda Truth, and this has been TCC Weekly. Tune in every Monday morning at 9:30 on KRFF 89.1 FM, or listen anytime on Spotify and YouTube.