Bringing Healthcare Closer to Home

Alaska Native elders in rural Alaska are often times required to travel long distances to receive essential healthcare services. Many are required to travel from their village to Fairbanks and to Anchorage to receive basic and specialty health services. However, in July, much of this will change when Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) opens its doors to the newly expanded portion …

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Seeking Emerging Leaders & Youth Advisor Council

Tanana Chiefs Conference is recruiting for 10 Emerging Leaders & 12 Youth Advisor Council to represent their respective sub-region.Two will be chosen from each of the six sub-regions: Yukon Flats, Yukon Tanana, Lower Yukon, Upper Kuskokwim, Upper Tanana, Yukon Koyukuk.Those that are selected will adhere to the Athabascan Values, be fully engaged in asking questions and want to learn more …

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PRESS RELEASE – TCC Applauds Passage of VPSO Bill by House of Representatives

Fairbanks, AK – Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is pleased to hear of the passage of Senate Bill 81 (HB303), which was approved by the House of Representatives earlier today. The Bill has already been passed by the Senate, but due to minor changes it will require a conference committee. The Bill codifies the recommendations of the joint bipartisan legislative Village …

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