Jessica CharlieBy Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at University of Alaska Fairbanks When I wrote about growing raspberries in Alaska, Charlotte Porter got in touch with me and wanted to tell me about her success growing Kiska raspberries and her pruning techniques at her Two Rivers farm. Twenty-five years ago, Charlotte was given six Kiska raspberry plants. Today, she has 700 …
By Angela Rutman, TCC Student Support Coordinator Get ready for a successful school year with this student-centered prep list! Before School Starts ☐ Apply to the TCC GO Program – TCC GO is a free program created to support students in rural communities across the TCC region, including those in public, charter, boarding, and homeschool settings. We offer support to …
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to revoke Public Land Orders (PLO) 5150 and 5180, which currently protects over 2.1 million acres of federal land in the Dalton Utility Corridor, located north of the Yukon River. This action follows Executive Order 14153 and Secretary’s Order 3422, both of which seek to “unleash Alaska’s resource potential.” If finalized, the …
From shutdowns to tax laws, every federal budget decision affects our Tribal health care, housing, education, and infrastructure. But how does the budget process actually work—and why does it seem so complicated? Here’s a breakdown of the three main tools Congress uses to manage federal spending. This year has seen several federal budget mechanisms play out in Congress. These include the …
Tanana Chiefs Conference and partners are hitting the river for the Fight for Life trip—an empowering journey to support, connect, and uplift our Tribal communities. From August 18–24, we’ll stop in five villages to bring resources, spark conversations, and strengthen community bonds. Event Schedule: August 18 – Rampart August 19 – Stevens Village August 21 – Beaver August 22 – …
By Diloola Erickson, Tribal Resource Stewardship Department Director The Tribal Resource Stewardship Department is gearing up for a packed fall and winter of hunting & fishing state and federal management meetings! If you are interested in engaging and advocating for Tribal hunting & fishing priorities or would like to learn more about ways to engage with upcoming regulation proposals, please …
By Samantha Hoskins, Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Case Manager My name is Samantha Hoskins, and I am originally from the lower forty-eight states. I moved to Fairbanks in 2021 and have been proud to call Interior Alaska my home ever since. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Fisheries, …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Last month, I had the privilege of participating in our Annual Partners Boat Trip alongside several State and Federal representatives, as well as leaders from key granting agencies. This trip took us to the communities of Evansville, Allakaket, Alatna, Hughes, and Huslia—at a time when our Tribes are facing growing uncertainties around our fiscal …
Each summer, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosts its Annual Partners Boat Trip—a unique opportunity to bring state and federal decision-makers directly into the heart of Interior Alaska. This year’s trip, held from July 8–10, included visits to the villages of Evansville, Allakaket, Alatna, Hughes, and Huslia. The trip builds meaningful connections between Tribal leaders, community members, and influential policymakers and …
The Story of Tobaan Etseh The Story of Tobaan Etseh takes readers into the Kk’edonts’ednee period—The Time of Long Ago—when animals, fish, and birds could communicate like people. This cherished Koyukon Athabascan legend teaches us valuable lessons on respecting nature and animals, passing down Indigenous knowledge through generations. In this story, Grandma Porcupine eats all her food on one side …