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Have You Talked with Your Kids About the Benadryl Challenge?

Tanana Chiefs Conference is encouraging parents, caregivers, and trusted adults to have conversations with children and teens about medication safety and the risks of dangerous online trends. What families should know: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is safe and effective when used as directed, but taking excessive amounts can cause serious and potentially life-threatening health complications. Health officials have reported an increase in …

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Diidrii haa Tr’aagal: Vashraii K’oo Comes Together for the 3rd Annual John Fredson Day 5K/10K

By Crystal Frank-Welker, a NVVTG tribal member, PhD student and lives in Arctic Village with her husband.“Diidrii haa Tr’aagal” translates to “Running with Our Hearts,” reflecting the spirit of the event and the many loved ones honored along the course. On the morning of July 5, 2026, the weather was a high seventy degrees, sunshine, clear skies, mosquitoes buzzing, and …

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2nd Annual Elders Day of Caring

More than 50 volunteers came together on July 13 for the second annual Fairbanks Elders Day of Caring, completing 22 projects for Elders throughout the Fairbanks community. Volunteers from TCC, Doyon, Limited, Doyon Foundation, Fairbanks Native Association, Denakkanaaga, Interior Regional Housing Authority, KeyBank, IBEW Local 1547, and the offices of the Fairbanks Mayor and Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor donated …

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Our Voice. Our Future. Our Vote. Be Ready for Alaska’s 2026 Election

PRIMARY ELECTION August 18, 2026 Polls Open 7:00am – 8:00pm July 19 – Register or Update Voter Registration August 3 – Early voting begins August 8 – Deadline to apply for an absentee by-mail ballot August 18 – Election Day: Absentee ballots must be postmarked and electronically transmitted ballots received by this date. GENERAL ELECTION November 3, 2026 Polls Open …

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Nominate a Community Leader for an AFN President’s Award

Do you know someone whose leadership, service, or dedication has made a lasting impact on our region? The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 AFN President’s Awards, which recognize outstanding Alaska Native individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and the Alaska Native community statewide. Award categories include Health, Education, Small Business, …

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Letter from the Chief | August 2026

Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, July was another busy and rewarding month for Tanana Chiefs Conference as we continued working alongside our Tribes and communities across the region. One of TCC’s greatest priorities is spending time in our villages. During July, we traveled to Birch Creek, Beaver, Chalkyitsik, Koyukuk, and Tanana as part of our ongoing village visits and …

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Honoring K9 Jack’s Service & Welcoming K9 Nipsey

By Karlon Tuluk, TCC Public Safety Assistant The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Public Safety Department is proud to celebrate the remarkable career of one K9 partner while welcoming another to continue the tradition of service. Thank You, K9 Jack! After four years of faithful service, K9 Jack is officially retiring from active duty. Born on July 15, 2021, in Zagreb, …

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TCC Employees Selected for ANTHC Leadership Development Programs

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to congratulate four employees who have been selected to participate in the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium’s (ANTHC) leadership development programs for the coming year. Selected for the Pathways to Leadership program are Courtney Tietz, TCC’s Clinical Informatics Analyst I in Information Technology (IT), and Mary Beth Cordova, TCC’s Digital Solutions Developer also in …

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