Rachel Reilly

Empowering Tribal Leadership: 2024 Tribal Government Training

The recent Tribal Government Training hosted by Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) brought together Tribal Leaders and Tribal Administrators for engaging sessions focused on strengthening governance and building resilient communities. Held from January 30th to February 1st, 2024, attendees participated in workshops led by TCC programs and divisions. This gathering provided Tribal leaders with the opportunity to learn and exchange insights …

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TCC Rural Energy Specialist Appointed to Arctic Energy Ambassadors Program

Tanana Chiefs Conference proudly announces the appointment of Edward Dellamary, Rural Energy Specialist, as an Arctic Energy Ambassador for the Department of Energy. In this role, Edward represents the Interior region in the Arctic Energy Ambassadors Program, a collaboration between the Arctic Energy Office, the Denali Commission, and the Alaska Municipal League. The Arctic Energy Ambassadors Program aims to empower …

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Combating Colon Cancer: TCC Takes the Lead in Alaska Native Communities

A recent report from the American Cancer Society has shed light on the alarming revelation that Indigenous Alaskans have the highest rate of colon cancer in the world. The report calls for increased screenings, stool tests, and follow-up care for people aged 45-49 to help curb this trend. According to TCC’s guidelines, screening colonoscopies should commence at the age of …

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Making Informed Energy Decisions in McGrath

During the week of January 15th, Tanana Chiefs Conference’s Rural Energy Specialist, Eddie Dellamary along with members of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) held several community meetings with key public figures in McGrath. The meeting consisted of Tribal Council Members of McGrath Native Village Council, McGrath City Council, Board members of the Iditarod Area …

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TCC Chief Brian Ridley Provides Testimony at House Tribal Affairs Special Committee

Brian Ridley, Tanana Chiefs Conference’s Chief, gave an important testimony at the January 31st House Tribal Affairs Special Committee. The meeting was the first for the 2024 legislative session, and centered around discussion of the importance of Alaska Native representation on state-level boards and commissions. The committee meeting was attended by Representatives Ben Carpenter, Maxine Dibert, Thomas Baker, Sarah Vance, …

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March Letter from the Chief

Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, Last month, I had the opportunity to travel to the communities of Hughes and Manley to meet with Tribal Leadership and community members, learn about their priorities and share how TCC can help. I always enjoy traveling out to our tribal communities and visiting with residents. I would like to thank both communities to opening …

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Will Mayo: TCC’s 2024 Keynote Speaker

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to announce Will Mayo as our 2024 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting keynote speaker! Will is from Rampart and Tanana and is known for his extensive leadership experience in advocating for indigenous communities. Serving as the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) President from 1991 to 1999, he played a pivotal role in …

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TCC Joins Call to Secretary Haaland for the Conservation of 29 million Acres in Alaska

On December 22nd, 2023, three prominent tribal consortia organizations representing 118 federally-recognized Tribes released a joint letter addressed to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. The letter comes in response to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) recently released ANCSA 17 D-1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The letter requests Secretary Haaland to retain all protections of the 28 million acres …

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Tribal Resource Stewardship Corner – Navigating the Waters: Pros and Cons of Fish Hatcheries in River Systems

By Nicole Farnham, TCC Fisheries Biologist In the ongoing efforts to sustain and enhance aquatic ecosystems, the establishment of fish hatcheries in river systems has become a topic of discussion. While these facilities aim to bolster fish populations and support biodiversity, they come with both advantages and drawbacks that warrant careful consideration. PROS: Species Conservation: Fish hatcheries contribute significantly to …

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Identifying & Eliminating Bed Bugs

By Felicia Cooper, Health & Safety Officer, & Chris Chestnut, Safety Officer Due to recent events at one of the local schools in Fairbanks regarding bed bugs, TCC wants to reintroduce the proper precautions and provide information of what to look for and what to do if you encounter a bed bug. Even though your child may not attend the …

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