Posts specifically from or for the Council Newsletter
At Tanana Chiefs Conference, we are always looking for ways to strengthen the care we provide while honoring our commitment to Ch’eghwtsen’ – providing accessible and trusted services with unconditional love, compassion, dignity, and respect. To help providers spend more time focused on patients instead of computer screens, TCC is introducing Sully.ai, an artificial intelligence (AI) documentation assistant that supports …
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 …
The Big Picture: You Have More Power Than You Think Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting over 55 million people worldwide. While age and genetics play a role, research shows that up to 45% of dementia cases may be preventable or delayed by addressing 14 known risk factors throughout life. Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your …
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 …
Interior Native Vote hosted the Gubernatorial Candidate Mixer on August 5th in Fairbanks. More than 200 community members showed up to this nonpartisan event to ask questions of the candidates running to be Alaska’s next governor before casting their ballots in the Primary Election. Volunteers at this event helped attendees check their voter registration status, register to vote, and identify …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Many of our communities have experienced a busy time in preparing for the long winter ahead. As you prepare, we have had the opportunity to over the past few months to visit many of your communities throughout the region. The team and I have been grateful to witness the great work of each of …
The Tanana Tribal Council recently celebrated the opening of the new Tanana Health Center, marking an important investment in health care for the community and region. An open house was held July 31, 2026, welcoming community members and partners to tour the new facility. The 6,393-square-foot health center was several years in the making. Planning began in 2021, when the …
Congratulations to Victor Joseph, TCC Chief Administrative Officer, who recently received the 2026 Sovereignty in Action Award for advocacy from the National Indian Health Board (NIHB). Victor accepted the award during NIHB’s Heroes in Health Awards Banquet, held as part of the National Tribal Health Conference. The Sovereignty in Action Awards are among NIHB’s highest national honors, recognizing individuals and …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) celebrated six graduates of the 2026 TCC Apprenticeship Program who demonstrated a strong commitment to professional growth, excellence, and service to our communities. The six graduates represented TCC’s continued investment in developing its workforce and creating career opportunities within Tribal healthcare. The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program graduates were Asasha Martin, Chelsea Curwin, Naya Derendoff, and Sienna …
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 …