Rachel ReillyThe theme of the 2025 Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention, “Guided by Culture, Focused on Tomorrow,” resonated powerfully during this year’s keynote address. The speech was delivered by Taa’ąįį Ch’igiiontà of Arctic Village, along with his daughters, Na’ni’eezh and Ch’eelil, and First Traditional Chief Trimble Gilbert. Much of the address was spoken in Dinjii Zhuh K’yàa, the Gwich’in language, and …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Last month, we gathered for our Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors meeting under the theme “Guided by Culture, Focused on Tomorrow.” This theme reflected our commitment to honoring our traditions while working toward a stronger future for our people. We were honored to have Taa’ąįį Ch’igiiontà’ as our keynote speaker, accompanied by …
The 2025 Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting was held March 10–13 in Fairbanks, bringing together Tribal leaders, delegates, and community members from across the region to address pressing issues, hear updates from leadership, pass resolutions, and elect key Executive Board members. This year’s theme, “Guided by Culture, Focused on Tomorrow,” underscored the organization’s …
By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Honeyberries or haskaps are a unique berry. Not only that, honeyberries have a huge range in shape, size, productivity, taste, timing and evenness in how they ripen, as well as in how easy they come off the bush. The taste of honeyberries is often compared to other berries. …
Scope of Work: The purpose and intent of this request for proposal is to enter into a contract with a qualified independent certified public accountant (hereafter called the “Auditor”) to perform audit and tax services for Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2025 through September 30, 2029. The auditor shall provide a “full-scope” audit in …
During the February 2025 North Pacific Fisheries Management Council (NPFMC) meeting, Tribal leaders and advocates from across the State stood together to demand immediate action to address the ongoing salmon crisis. The meeting focused on new bycatch management measures for chum salmon in the Bering Sea pollock fishery, drawing strong Tribal testimony from across regions with leaders and advocates from …
Kim Taylor, TCC Pharmacy Technician, has been awarded the Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award by the Alaska Pharmacy Association. For nearly 20 years, Kim has provided exceptional service to six subregional clinics and 39 villages, expertly managing remote medication dispensing, inventory, and emergency transport. Her dedication, problem-solving skills, and leadership make her an invaluable asset to Chief Andrew Isaac …
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By Linden Stackiokas Amber Demit-Albert is one of those lucky people who knew from an early age just what she wanted to do with her life: work in the medical field. At first, she thought this would mean becoming a nurse. Then she saw the opening for a health aide in Northway, the village where she was raised and still …