Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, On May 5th, we honored Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Awareness Day. In Fairbanks, a Gathering of Remembrance was held to acknowledge the many unsolved murder cases in our region. These cases represent our loved ones—our family members, friends, and neighbors—and they must never be forgotten. I thank those who organized and attended …
On April 18th, the Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall was filled with applause, pride, and joyful tears as two cohorts of graduates were honored during the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) graduation ceremony. Family members, community leaders, and supporters gathered to celebrate the incredible achievements of the newest Session IV graduates—dedicated individuals on their academic and professional journey to becoming …
By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at University of Alaska Fairbanks Steve and Sara Masterman grow fruit near Fairbanks, Alaska. I had the pleasure of interviewing them about their decades-old orchard and was blown away by the depth of their knowledge of growing fruit in a cold climate. Steve described it as an addiction. Steve grew up on a 12-acre …
Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) is closing a portion of Cowles Street on May 21st at 9 pm, as they work to reconstruct the road. This closure will change how you access some businesses, as well as Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Emergency Department (FMH-ED) and Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC). This closure will last most of the summer. You can …
DOWNLOAD THE CONSULTATION GUIDE HERE! Protect Your Waters, Your Fish, Your Way of Life Federal agencies like NOAA are required to consult with Tribes on decisions that affect our lands, waters, and resources. The NOAA Fisheries Alaska Regional Office, Sustainable Fisheries Division, would like to invite you to consult with us prior to the June 2025 North Pacific Fisheries Management …
2025 Graduation Photo Submission Form At Tanana Chiefs Conference, we believe every educational milestone is an achievement worth celebrating. Whether you’re a proud kindergartener, a determined high school graduate, or a dedicated college degree holder, your hard work and perseverance deserve recognition. We are excited to feature your graduation moments in our upcoming TCC newsletter! Share Your Achievement We invite …