By Linden Staciokas I am the person who is lucky enough to interview the TCC health aides and then write up their profiles for the TCC newsletter. I try to remember that the purpose of these write-ups is two-fold: to introduce the hardworking people who are the first responders for the villages across the region covered by TCC, and to …
On August 6–7, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) staff traveled to Beaver for the Yukon Flats Subregional Meeting. During the two-day gathering, the TCC team provided updates on a wide range of programs and services, including healthcare, behavioral health, education, employment and training, Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) and public safety initiatives, as well as hunting and fishing matters important to …
In August, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership joined Tribal leaders in Hughes for the Yukon Tanana Subregional Meeting. Over the course of two days, participants discussed key issues affecting our communities, including health updates, subregional fund distribution, housing, education, transportation, public safety, and employment. Each village shared reports highlighting their successes, challenges, and needs from the past year. These reports …
In August, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership, including members of the Executive Board, met with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Senator Lisa Murkowski, and Senator Dan Sullivan to discuss the healthcare needs of Alaska Native people across Interior Alaska. This meeting was a key opportunity for TCC to advocate on behalf of our …
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced they are ending the Solar for All program. On Friday, August 8th, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) received an official termination notice for the Alaska Tribal Solar for All program from the EPA. As a result, TCC has halted work on the program and paused the selection process. TCC is working with other Alaskan partners, …
By TCC VPSO Sgt. Nate Becker In conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), TCC Public Safety would like to announce our first annual Fire Prevention Week Public Outreach Campaign. The NFPA is a U.S.-based international nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating deaths, injury, property damage, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards. As a part of …
In July, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership traveled to Shageluk for the Lower Yukon Fall Subregional Meeting. Over the course of the gathering, TCC staff presented updates on key topics identified by the subregion, including public safety, education, healthcare, hunting and fishing, energy, and subregional fund distributions. These discussions provided an opportunity for leaders and community members to exchange information, …
Submit Your Photos! Each year Tanana Chiefs Conference publishes an annual calendar featuring photos that represent the land, culture and people of Interior Alaska! Photos are submitted by Tribal Members throughout the region. Do you have an amazing photo that you would like to contribute to next year’s calendar? Send it to us! TIPS FOR PHOTO SUBMISSIONS: Do not submit …
Dan Nelson, Director of Pharmacy at Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), has been named Alaska’s 2025 Immunization Champion. This award honors Dan for his hard work, leadership, and dedication to helping people across Interior Alaska get the vaccines they need to stay healthy. Dan is a trusted expert in immunizations. He supports pharmacists, health aides, and doctors in our region. He …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Last month, we welcomed Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center. During this visit, I, along with the Executive Board, had the opportunity to share issues that are critically important to Interior Alaska. We spoke about the importance of food security and subsistence access …