Council Newsletter

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosted the Tribal Workforce Development Specialist (TWDS) Conference August 4–6 in Fairbanks, bringing staff together for three days of learning, connection, and collaboration focused on strengthening support for families and communities. The conference featured presentations and activities from across TCC programs, including TANF, Energy Assistance, Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment and Training, Childcare, Tribal Social Services, Tribal …

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Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is pleased to welcome Tiffany Yatlin as the new Employment and Training Case Manager. Originally from Vashraii’ Koo’ (Arctic Village), Tiffany now resides in Fairbanks with her three children. She brings 17 years of experience working for her Tribe as a Tribal Administrator, where she developed valuable experience supporting Tribal operations and serving her community. “I’m …

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Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) was honored with the 2026 Family Friendly Workplace Award in the Large Non-Profit category from the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce. This recognition celebrates TCC’s commitment to creating a workplace that supports employees and their families. From benefits and workplace policies to programs that promote employee well-being and work-life balance, TCC continues to look for ways …

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For Devin Agnes, receiving support through Tanana Chiefs Conference has meant having a team of people working together to help him navigate services, address his needs, and maintain his independence. Devin, who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth, has been receiving support from his home community, the Nulato Tribe, since his diagnosis. Currently, he works with several department heads …

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Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) extends its appreciation to the Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) for a generous $20,000 contribution to support TCC’s Leadership for Results Program, offered through TCC’s Learning and Development Department. Through this support, participants completed projects that are creating meaningful, grassroots, and lasting change in people and communities. Supporting Community Needs, Strengthening Leadership Participants in the Leadership for …

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September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to remind each other that help and hope are always available. Reaching out, checking in, listening well, and staying connected can make a huge difference and even save a life. It’s practicing our core value at TCC—Ch’eghwtsen’—unconditionally loving others! At Tanana Chiefs Conference, suicide prevention is about the strength of our people, cultures, and …

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By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager Whether you’re heading out to hunt, fish, pick berries, or travel between villages, spending time on the land and rivers is a way of life throughout Interior Alaska. While most trips end safely, every year Village Public Safety Officers (VPSOs) and other emergency responders are called to search for people who have not …

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