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Yukon River Inter -Tribal Fish Commission Dena’ Nena’ Henash • Our Land Speaks Vol. 40, No. 3 A REPORT TO THE MEMBER TRIBES OF TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE MARCH 2016 3rd Annual Yukon River Inter -Tribal Fish Commission Indigenous leaders representing restoration, and conservation of fishery of the fisheries. over 20 Tribal Governments from resources. By exercising their right to In 2014, Yukon River Tribes came Nunam Iqua at the mouth of the Yukon self-determination, the _____________________ together in St. Mary’s, River to First Nations in Canada, Yukon River tribes are Alaska on the Yukon River, came together in Fairbanks on April seeking to establish The Yukon River and for future generations 18th & 19th with a unified voice for a meaningful role in King salmon is made the informed the restoration and conservation of the co-management of decision to self-impose Yukon River King salmon. This was their fishery resources a resource that a fishing moratorium on the 3rd annual meeting of the Yukon for the health and well- unites us as one King salmon. Again, in River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission being of their people, - VICTOR JOSEPH 2015, YRITFC member (YRITFC), which was formed to build future generations, _____________________ Tribal Governments a unified voice among Yukon River and all Alaskans and came together in Tanana, tribes for the sound management, Canadians who rely upon the health Alaska, and for future generations Continues on page 6 Respected Elders Receive Honorary Doctoral Degrees This month we celebrated this year’s Honorary Doctoral Degree recipients Dr. Trimble Gilbert who received an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree and Dr. Elizabeth Fleagle who received an Honorary Doctor of Education Degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Dr. Trimble Gilbert Dr. Elizabeth Fleagle Ruling Made in In This YRITFC Meets Mental Health CHOP Child Support Case Issue: Page 3 Page 6 Page 10 Page 11 Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Win AK MISSION STATEMENT Supreme Court Case in Child Support Dispute Tanana Chiefs Conference provides a Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, unified voice in advancing sovereign tribal The Central Council of Tlingit On appeal, the Alaska Supreme because the power over family governments through the promotion of Congratulations to all the 2016 graduates! What an and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Court ruled in favor of Central Council law matters and the welfare of physical and mental wellness, education, (Central Council) run a child support and affirmed the state superior court the Indian children is tied to the achievement; this milestone demonstrates your commitment socioeconomic development, and culture enforcement program known, as the decision. Specifically, the Alaska children’s tribal status, not the of the Interior Alaska Native people. to educational excellence and I commend you for your hard work. Nothing is Tribal Child Support Unit (Unit). The Supreme Court made the following parent’s tribal status. more essential in ensuring the success of our people than the education of our Unit began operations in 2007 and three rulings: VISION future leaders. issues child support orders involving The state of Alaska can still ask Central Council children. The children 1. The Unit, and tribal courts, have the United States Supreme Court to Healthy, Strong, Unified Tribes are either Central Council members or inherent, non-territorial subject review the case. TCC has sent Gov. This year I attended Mt. Edgecumbe’s graduation and had the opportunity to eligible for membership. matter jurisdiction (the court’s Walker a letter asking him not to do listen to the graduate speakers. They reinforced my belief that our future will power over the law and the facts this. TCC has a form letter that your be secure. The young people of today will be able to meet the challenges of Central Council sued the state of of a case) to decide child support tribe can send to Gov. Walker asking tomorrow head on, just as our leaders of the past have done. Alaska in 2010 because the Child obligations owed to children who him not to appeal this case. Support Services Division (CSSD), are tribal members or eligible for the state agency tasked with enforcing membership; For more information, please contact I would also like to recognize two special graduates, Dr. Trimble Gilbert of child support orders, refused to 2. The state of Alaska’s Child TCC’s Legal Department at extension TCC EXECUTIVE Arctic Village and Dr. Elizabeth Fleagle of Alatna. They were recognized with enforce the Unit’s child support orders. Support Services Division must 3178. BOARD MEMBERS honorary doctoral degrees from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) this Central Council asked the superior recognize and enforce tribal This article is not legal advice from court to make CSSD recognize and court child support orders the TCC’s legal department to a tribe or Donald Honea Sr./Ruby month. It’s wonderful that UAF recognized these respected elders for their vast 1st Traditional Chief enforce its child support orders. The same way it recognizes and tribal court. It is an informational article knowledge of our history, culture, and traditions. Congratulations! state superior court in Juneau ruled in enforces other states’ child that updates tribes and tribal courts of Trimble Gilbert/Arctic Village favor of Central Council and the state support orders; and this recent decision. For specific legal 2nd Traditional Chief Next, fishing season is nearing. It’s important for us to remain informed of Alaska appealed the decision to the 3. Tribal courts have inherent advice regarding your tribe or tribal Alaska Supreme Court. authority over nonmembers court, please contact TCC’s legal and active in the efforts to restore and preserve Chinook salmon for future Victor Joseph/ Tanana in child support proceedings department. TCC President generations. We must all closely monitor the 2016 fishing season updates. Last month, TCC hosted the 3rd Annual Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Julie Roberts-Hyslop/Tanana meeting in Fairbanks. The commissioners once again stood in support of Vice President voluntary conservation efforts by subsistence fishing families. TCC plans to Pollock ‘PJ’ Simon, Jr. /Allakaket continue to advocate on both state and national levels to ensure that we have a Secretary/Treasurer meaningful voice in the management of fish and game on our lands. Chai Albert/Tetlin Upper Tanana Last month, I traveled to Juneau where I met with state legislators on several topics, including the criminal justice reform bill. This bill is on its way to passage Nick Alexia Sr./Nikolai Upper Kuskokwim and is likely to be signed into law soon. If passed, it will have wide sweeping benefits for TCC beneficiaries. I also met with legislators to discuss the Nancy James/Fort Yukon Power Cost Equalization program, which was the topic of Senate Bill 196. I Yukon Flats emphasized the importance of this program to TCC and the Native community. Eugene Paul/Holy Cross I am hopeful for this bill’s passage. Lower Yukon Frank Thompson/ Evansville One last message I would like to give to all of the mothers; Happy Mother’s Yukon Tanana Day – for all you do, may the lord’s blessing be with you! Leo Lolnitz/Koyukuk Yukon Koyukuk Ana Bassee’, Victor Joseph Peter Demoski/Nulato President of Tanana Chiefs Conference Elder Advisor Mel Sheldon Jr., Chairman, Tulalip Tribe presented a King Salmon paddle to TCC in recognition of our shared efforts Isaac Ticknor/Anvik to restore wild salmon. Pictured here: Eugene Paul, Nick Alexia Sr., Julie Roberts-Hyslop, Victor Joseph, Mel Sheldon Youth Advisor Jr., Leo Lolnitz, Nancy James and Frank Thompson. 2 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE • THE COUNCIL NEWSLETTER TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE • THE COUNCIL NEWSLETTER 3 A Medical Minute with Health Staff TCC health staff are well-trained of age & has a fever, you need to the bug before getting it with a wealth of knowledge on medical visit your Doctor • Immunizations are safe & conditions and ailments. We now have • Do not just give Tylenol- but important for your children’s a great way to share their knowledge do make sure your child stays health and well-being with all patients through our new video hydrated Certified Physician’s Assistant series ‘Medical Minute.’ The videos • If the fever persists, you can Mathilda Huntington was also able to will feature health staff and provide give Tylenol but be sure to follow provide some helpful tips for patients an easy ‘how to’ guide on handling the label on Preparing for your appointments. medical issues if they may arise. • Make sure to use a thermometer! They are the best way to Some of the tips Mathilda The first provider interviewed in determine if a fever is present Huntington provided include: the series was Dr. Jay, a pediatric • Bring in a list of your medication/ physician at CAIHC. Dr. Jay was able Another video takes a look at bottles of medications to talk about what to do if your little immunizations and what you can • Ask questions! Don’t be ones may experience a fever. expect when bringing your children to embarrassed, if it is bothering CAIHC to have them immunized. you, tell your provider. Some of the tips he provided • Ask for explanations so you include: Some of the tips Dr. Jay understand what is happening • A fever is actually the body’s provided include: • Tell your provider how you feel. way of increasing your immune • Immunizations are the backbone • Take Notes! Write it down so you system’s ability to fight off a of pediatrics by helping prevent can review later virus. disease • Lastly, know your care team TCC Offers an ‘Inside Guide’ to Services • A temperature above 100.4 • A cool Fact- the Iditarod is run at Chief Andrew Isaac Health degrees Fahrenheit is to commemorate the serum Center! TCC offers a wide array of services to its beneficiaries, How Does Healing Touch Work? considered a fever run that saved Nome from We will continue to add to this series from energy assistance, childcare, healthcare and During a Healing Touch session the patient will be asked • A fever is simply a sign of a Diphtheria! and explore more information in order newer services like acupuncture.
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