Posts specifically from or for the Council Newsletter
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to not only raise awareness but also take meaningful steps to protect your health and support others. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers, but early detection saves lives. This month, make your health a priority by scheduling a mammogram or clinical breast exam. If you’re not sure when you …
In early September, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to rescind the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan (CYRMP)—a plan more than a decade in the making, rooted in compromise, science, and Indigenous knowledge. The resolution, known as House Joint Resolution 106, passed the House on September 3 and was received in the U.S. Senate the following day, September 4. Under …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, October will be a busy month for Tanana Chiefs Conference. On October 14th, we will hold our Executive Board Meeting in Anchorage, followed by the Tribal Unity Gathering on the 15th. With our recent return to the Alaska Federation of Natives as directed by Full Board Resolution 2025-31, we will also be attending the …
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced they are ending the Solar for All program. On Friday, August 8th, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) received an official termination notice for the Alaska Tribal Solar for All program from the EPA. As a result, TCC has halted work on the program and paused the selection process. TCC is working with other Alaskan partners, …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Last month, we welcomed Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center. During this visit, I, along with the Executive Board, had the opportunity to share issues that are critically important to Interior Alaska. We spoke about the importance of food security and subsistence access …
By Samantha Hoskins, Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Case Manager My name is Samantha Hoskins, and I am originally from the lower forty-eight states. I moved to Fairbanks in 2021 and have been proud to call Interior Alaska my home ever since. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Fisheries, …
Each summer, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosts its Annual Partners Boat Trip—a unique opportunity to bring state and federal decision-makers directly into the heart of Interior Alaska. This year’s trip, held from July 8–10, included visits to the villages of Evansville, Allakaket, Alatna, Hughes, and Huslia. The trip builds meaningful connections between Tribal leaders, community members, and influential policymakers and …
By Michael Gho, TCC Tribal Protection & Safety Division Director For generations, Alaska Native and Native American communities have experienced the heartbreaking and persistent crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP)—an issue that, for far too long, was overlooked by mainstream institutions. Thankfully, in recent years, this crisis has begun to receive the attention it deserves, with more agencies …
By Elena Larranga, Physician Assistant/Urgent Care & Float Providers Team Lead Given the evolving and high-demand nature of Urgent Care, continuing education is not just a professional responsibility, it is a critical component of delivering high quality, evidence-based care. Clinical skills workshops, held regularly for Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC) Urgent Care staff, serve as a vital platform for …
By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Public Safety is committed to bringing justice and closure to the families affected by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) cases. Our department is actively reviewing outstanding MMIP cases throughout the region, looking for opportunities to move these investigations forward. These efforts reflect our ongoing dedication to accountability, transparency, …