Rachel SaylorTanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to announce that Fitch Ratings has upgraded Tanana Chiefs Conference’s bond rating to AA-, an increase from the A+ rating TCC has maintained over the past several years. Fitch also assigned TCC a Stable Outlook, reflecting confidence in the organization’s long-term financial strength and sustainability. An AA- rating is considered a high-grade investment rating …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is continuing to closely monitor the ongoing flooding impacts affecting communities across the Interior following spring breakup and ice jam flooding in the communities of Hughes and Chalkyitsik. On May 11, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a State Disaster Declaration in response to the flooding. The declaration activates the State of Alaska’s Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is expressing concern following the U.S. Department of the Interior’s announcement transferring significant acreage within the Dalton Utility Corridor to the State of Alaska after the revocation of Public Land Orders (PLO) 5150 and 5180. TCC warns the transfer places important subsistence lands, wildlife habitat, and culturally significant areas at increased risk and is calling for …
During the final day of the 2026 Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, the TCC Full Board of Directors voted to elect Sharon Hildebrand of Nulato as the new Chief/Chairman of Tanana Chiefs Conference. The Chief/Chairman serves a three-year term (2026–2029) and provides leadership for the organization as it works in partnership with the …
Today, the Alaska Board of Fisheries concluded deliberations on proposals addressing chum salmon interception in the Area M commercial fishery. The Board approved a management change reducing fishing opportunity in Area M by approximately 30 percent — a reduction of 136 hours for the drift fleet and 94 hours for the seine fleet during periods when vulnerable chum salmon stocks …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) strongly opposes this week’s decision by the U.S. Department of the Interior to revoke Public Land Orders 5150 and 5180, opening approximately 2.1 million acres of land north of the Yukon River in the Dalton Utility Corridor to state selection, mining, and industrial development. For decades, these federal withdrawals protected lands relied upon by Tribal members …
It is time once again to select the person/persons for the Patti L. Hyslop Award. This Award is given to recognize the efforts of the village leaders in Sobriety, Healing, and keeping alive the commitment to healing that was the corner stone of Patti’s life. Patti led the sobriety and healing movement in Tanana by encouraging people to make positive …
Why Tribes Are Being Asked to Participate The Interior Native Organizations Economic Impact Study is a collaborative effort led by multiple Interior partners, including Tanana Chiefs Conference, Doyon, Limited, Fairbanks Native Association, Interior Regional Housing Authority, and Denakkanaaga, in partnership with Information Insights. This study focuses on the economic contributions of Interior Alaska Tribes, regional and village corporations, and Native …
Governor Mike Dunleavy has declared a State Disaster Emergency following a series of powerful storms that brought high winds and flooding to many regions of Alaska earlier this month. The declaration, issued on October 9, 2025, includes the following areas: This declaration authorizes the release of state disaster funds for individual assistance, public assistance, and temporary housing programs, as well …
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 …