and how you can get involved!

There are still several missing indigenous people in the Fairbanks area.

If you or someone you know has any information - please come forward.

Our Region

The Tanana Chiefs Conference region covers an area of 235,000 square miles in interior Alaska, which is equal to about 37 percent of the entire state, and contains 39 villages.

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Who We Are

Tanana Chiefs Conference(TCC) is an Alaska Native non-profit corporation, also organized as Dena' Nena' Henash or "Our Land Speaks". We work towards meeting the health and social service needs of Tribal members and beneficiaries throughout our region.

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News and Updates

Interior Tribes Oppose State’s Decision to Introduce Wood Bison in the Lower Tanana

April 12, 2024

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is disappointed that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has decided to move forward with the release of Wood Bison in the Minto Flats State Game Refuge despite direct opposition from Tribal leadership in nearby villages that would be impacted. While recognizing the importance of wildlife management initiatives, TCC has urged careful consideration and

Tanana Chiefs Conference Veterans Liaison

March 27, 2024

TCC’s New Veterans Liaison We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) family, Rhonda Lohrke, our dedicated Veterans Liaison. As our Veterans Liaison, Rhonda is here to provide personalized assistance to veterans navigating the complex landscape of benefits and services. Whether you’re seeking guidance on applying for Veterans Affairs (VA) health care, understanding eligibility

Tanana Chiefs Conference Awarded $26 Million to Expand Solar Power in 8 Villages

February 29, 2024

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) $26 million in clean energy funding for further expansion of solar power and battery systems in eight Tribal communities. Over the next 5 years, Nulato, Huslia, Minto, Kaltag, Grayling, Anvik, Shageluk, and Holy Cross will all receive large solar and

Yukon River Agreement Proposed by Alaska & Canada

February 23, 2024

By Gale K. Vick, Fairbanks Fish & Game Advisory Committee Member At the January 2024 meeting of the Yukon River Panel in Whitehorse, Canada, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) unveiled a draft “agreement” that, among other issues, is calling for a seven year stand down of any Chinook