AGENDA2019 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCEANNUAL CONVENTION & FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

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Tune in to the Live BroadcastOur Convention is broadcast live on our website at www.tananachiefs.org as well as at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center, the Chief Peter John Tribal Building, and at village clinics throughout the region.

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TCC Health FairVisit the TCC Health Fair on March 11th and 12th in the Minto and Yukon Rooms.

Arts & Crafts BazaarCheck out the vendor tables at the Arts & Crafts Bazaar on March 13th and 14th in the Minto and Yukon Rooms.

Monday, March 11thAnnual Delegates Meeting - Draft Agenda

8:15 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

8:45 a.m.

9:05 a.m.

9:20 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Call to OrderDon Honea Sr., 1st Traditional Chief

Invocation

Welcome AddressesDon Honea Sr., 1st Traditional ChiefDr. Trimble Gilbert, 2nd Traditional ChiefVictor Joseph, Chief/Chairman, TCC

Presentation of ColorsAlaska Native Veterans Association

In MemoriamJerry Isaac, TCC Secretary/Treasurer

Native Song In RemembranceMary Nathaniel, ChalkyitsikNancy James, Fort Yukon

Committee AssignmentsSpring Subregional Meeting

Welcome Address Aaron Schutt, President, Doyon, LimitedSteve Ginnis, Fairbanks Native AssociationJana George, Interior Regional Housing Authority

BREAK - Traditional Drumming and Dancing

Welcome Addresses - MayorsJim Matherly, City of Fairbanks Bryce Ward, Fairbanks North Star Borough Michael Welch, City of North Pole

State BudgetSpring Subregional Meeting

Elder and Youth AddressesSharon McConnell, Executive Director, Denakkanaaga Denakkanaaga’ Board of DirectorsRobin Campbell, TCC Youth Program Coordinator

Monday, March 11th

What’s Next?Fairbanks Chamber Welcome ReceptionChief David Salmon Tribal Hall5:30 p.m.

Annual Delegates Meeting - Draft Agenda12:00 p.m.

1:15 p.m.

1:20 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

3:45 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

WORKING LUNCH - Lunch Provided

ReconveneState of Alaska - Disaster Resilience Conference / April 2019James Benzschawel, Emergency Management Specialist II

Introduction of Theme and Keynote Speaker Victor Joseph, Chief/Chairman, TCC

Keynote AddressJulie Roberts-Hyslop, Tanana, Vice-President, TCC

Airline Services in the Interior Victor Joseph, Chief/Chairman, TCCRAVN Air Group: David Pflieger, President/CEO and/or RAVN Air Group: Derek Shanks, Chief Commerical OfficerWarbelows/Wrights Air: Matt Atkinson, Owner/OperatorEverts: Robert Ragar, Vice President Contractular Business & Fairbanks Cargo Manager

Question & Answer

BREAK

ReconveneChild Protection & Family WellnessTCS & Behavioral Health Collaboration PanelGinessa Sams, Behavioral Health, FacilitatorDonna Folger, Tribal Family Youth Specialist Faith Peters, Behavioral Health AideDorothy Jordan, Tribal Court JudgeMiriam Titus, Child Protection ManagerJessica Goff, Behavioral Health Program ManagerMishal Gaede, Tribal Court Facilitator

Question & Answer

RECESS

Tuesday, March 12thAnnual Delegates Meeting - Draft Agenda

8:15 a.m.

8:20 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

Reconvene/Call to OrderDon Honea Sr., 1st Traditional Chief

Invocation

Tribal Client Services (TCS) ReportsWill Mayo, Executive Director of TCS

Opening and TCS HighlightsWill Mayo, Executive Director of TCS

Strategies for GrowthTok Clinic & CAIHC Expansion - Preparing our People for Job OpportunitiesJerry Isaac, TCC Secretary / TreasurerJacoline Bergstrom, Executive Director of Health ServicesStephen Brum, Facilities ManagerDr. George Bird, CAIHCEvelyn Ekada, Employment & Training DirectorEdward Alexander, Education Manager / Moderator

NARF UpdateNatasha Singh, General Counsel Matt Newman

ICWALands into TrustAlaska IRATCC Legal Website

Question & Answer

BREAK - Drumming and Dancing

ReconveneFire ServicesWill Putman, Forestry DirectorClinton Northway, Wildfire Management Specialist

Firefighter Training Services James Ludecker, Crew Superintendent, Instructor

Gilbert Frank, Assistant Crew Superintendent, InstructorBLM/AFS Type 2 Wildland Fire Contract CrewsHudson Plass, AFS EFF Coordinator

Question & Answer

Tuesday, March 12th

What’s Next?Legacy of Our Elders Premiere - Dinner ProvidedWestmark Hotel Gold Room

6:00 p.m.

Annual Delegates Meeting - Draft Agenda11:15 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

1:15 p.m.

1:35 p.m.

1:50 p.m.

2:05 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

HousingTiffany Simmons, Tribal Development Director/Facilitator

TCC Region NeedMitch Shewfelt, TCC Housing ManagerUtilizing Multiple Resources to Build HousesCarl Burgett, Huslia 1st ChiefWilmer Beetus, Hughes 1st ChiefWhat are our challenges and how to overcome?Roger Hamilton, Jr. and Chevy Roach, ShagelukCommunity MembersJosh Cadzow, Fort Yukon Housing Director

WORKING LUNCH - Lunch Provided

ReconveneThe Honorable Senator Lisa Murkowski - U.S. Senate

The Honorable Senator Dan Sullivan - U.S. Senate

The Honorable Congressman Don Young - U.S. House of Representatives

Housing Continued

BREAK

ReconveneCreating Excellence in Medical Services Dr. George Bird, DDS; Tanana Chiefs ConferenceDr. Angelique Ramirez, MD, CAIHC Medical DirectorKarma Ulvi, Community Health Aide, Eagle Mindona Billings, ANP, Nurse PractitionerAlexandra Rosson, RN-BSN, CHPN, Registered NurseKatie Tsigonis, MD Family PracticeMegan Gooding, LCSW, Behavioral Health Clinical LeadDarlene Huntington, Pharm D., Village Health PharmacistQuestions & Answers

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 13thFull Board of Directors Meeting - Draft Agenda

8:15 a.m.

8:20 a.m.

8:25 a.m.

8:40 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

Call to OrderDon Honea Sr., 1st Traditional Chief

Invocation

Credentials Committee ReportCommittee Chairperson

Roll Call and Establish a QuorumJerry Isaac, TCC Secretary/Treasurer

Adoption of AgendaVictor Joseph, Chief/Chairman, TCC

Adoption of March 2018 Convention and November 15th, 2018 Special Full Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Julie Roberts-Hyslop, Vice-President, TCC

Executive Session - at any point in time if required

TCC Chief’s ReportVictor Joseph, Chief/Chairman, TCC

Question and Answer

BREAK - Drumming and Dancing

ReconveneTCC Finance ReportBrian Ridley, Executive Finance Officer

Question & Answer

Proposed By Law Change(s) ConsiderationNatasha Singh, General CounselWill Mayo, TCS Director

Drumming and Dancing

WORKING LUNCH - Lunch Provided

Wednesday, March 13thFull Board of Directors Meeting - Draft Agenda

1:15 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Reconvene and Call Back to OrderVictor Joseph, Chief/Chairman, TCC

TCC Health HighlightsJacoline Bergstrom, Health Director, TCC

Patient Travel - Travel Process/Escorts/LodgingVictoria Wigley, Patient Travel ManagerKristy Supsook, ANMC-CAIHC Patient NavigatorJoyce Sommer, Willow House & Bertha Moses Patient Hostel Manager

Question & Answer

BREAK - Conduct TCC Convention Survey

Reconvene Climate Change and River ErosionBob Sattler, Archeologist Natural & Cultural ResourcesCarl Burgett, 1st Chief HusliaPaul Williams, Beaver

Food SecurityOrville Huntington, Wildlife and Parks DirectorPercy Lolnitz, KoyukukMarvin Deacon, ShagelukBen Stevens, Hunting/Fishing Task Force Director

Question & Answer

RECESS

What’s Next?Annual Fundraiser for Denakkanaaga’Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall

5:30 p.m.

Gwich’in Athabascan Fiddle Dance Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors CenterMarch 13th-16th

6:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 14thFull Board of Directors Meeting - Draft Agenda

8:15 a.m.

8:25 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

1:15 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Reconvene/Call to OrderVictor Joseph, Chief/Chairman, TCC

Invocation

Resolutions Committee ReportResolutions Committee Chairperson

Consideration of ResolutionsWill Mayo, Moderator

BREAK

ReconveneContinue Consideration of ResolutionsWill Mayo, Moderator

Election Committee ReportElections Committee Chairperson

WORKING LUNCH - Lunch Provided

ReconveneElections - See next page

Adjourn

What’s Next?TCC Annual PotlatchChief David Salmon Tribal Hall

6:00 p.m.

RATIFY SUBREGIONAL ELECTIONSTCC EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORSYukon Flats Subregion – 3 year term (2019 - 2022) currently Nancy James, Fort YukonYukon Tanana Subregion – 3 year term (2019 - 2022) currently Frank Thompson, EvansvilleYouth Advisor to the Executive Board – 3 year term (2019-2022) currently Jolie Murray, Beaver

TCC REGIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARDUpper Tanana Subregion – 3 year term (2019 – 2022) currently Nathaniel Gene, TetlinUpper Kuskokwim Subregion – 3 year term (2019 – 2022) currently Tamara Roberts, NikolaiYukon Flats Subregion – 3 year term (2017 – 2020 *1 year remaining) currently Patty Salmon, Chalkyitsik

TCC EDUCATION COUNCILUpper Kuskokwim Subregion – 3 year term (2019 - 2022) currently vacantUpper Tanana Subregion – 3 year term (2019 - 2022) currently Daisy NorthwayStudent Representative currently Jolie Murray, Youth Advisor

INTERIOR ATHABASCAN TRIBAL COLLEGE BOARD TRUSTEESYukon Tanana Subregion — 3 year term (2019 – 2022) currently Vera Weiser, MintoYukon Flats Subregion — 3 year term (2019 – 2022) currently Donna ThomasTCC Executive Board currently Jolie Murry, Youth Advisor

AFN VILLAGE REPRESENTATIVE: Nominations and Election for One (1) seat – 1 year term (2019-2020) currently Julie Roberts-Hyslop, Tanana

AFN Village Representative Speeches

CAST BALLOTS: AFN Village Representative

Interior Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners:Nominations and Election for one seat: Seat C – 3 year term (2019 - 2022) currently Speedy Sam, Huslia Seat D – 3 year term (2019- 2022) currently Patrick McCarty, Ruby

IRHA Board of Commissioners Speeches

CAST BALLOTS: Interior Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners ~ Introduction of Miss FNA Contestants during ballot counts ~

~ List of FNA Elders Fundraiser Winning Tickets Read ~

TCC Officer Seat: Vice PresidentElection – 3 year term (2019 – 2022) currently Julie Roberts-Hyslop, Tanana

TCC Vice President speeches ~ 3 minutes each From the Official List of Candidates

CAST BALLOTSTCC Officer Seat - Vice President

Outgoing Executive Board members address

Swearing In CeremonyTCC Executive Board & TCC Vice President

ElectionsThursday, March 14th