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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TCC Strengthens Health Services Leadership Team

To support the continued growth of Health Services and meet the evolving healthcare needs of the region, Tanana Chiefs Conference is implementing a new leadership structure within Health Services. Over the past several years, Health Services has experienced significant growth and increasing complexity. To better support strategic priorities, strengthen operational leadership, and continue advancing quality patient care, TCC has established …

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Doreen Joseph Named Director of Tribal Priorities Advancement

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is pleased to welcome Doreen Joseph as the new Director of Tribal Priorities Advancement. A Tribal member of Beaver, Doreen brings more than 30 years of experience serving Tribal communities and organizations throughout Interior Alaska. During her career, she has held leadership and administrative roles with organizations including the Fairbanks Native Association, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and …

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Joy Huntington Named Government Affairs Director

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is pleased to welcome Joy Huntington as the organization’s new Government Affairs Director. Joy (Shockley) Huntington is Caribou Clan and has deep roots in the TCC region. She is the daughter of Dorothy (Woods) Shockley of Manley Hot Springs and the late Barry Shockley of Kansas City, Missouri, and the granddaughter of the late Judy (Starr) …

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Elders and Youth Conference Brings Generations Together

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) extends its gratitude to Gwichyaa Zhee for its warm hospitality and to Denakkanaaga for hosting another successful Elders and Youth Conference. The annual gathering brought together Elders and youth from across the region to share knowledge, stories, culture, and experiences while strengthening connections between generations. Participants took part in activities, presentations, and discussions that celebrated culture, …

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Garden of Roses: July 24-25, 2026

Tanana Chiefs Conference and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are providing a weekend camp for Alaska Native Girls, ages 10-17, who are survivors of sexual assault. This camp is held in Fairbanks on a weekend, Friday evening to Sunday evening. This is an opportunity for young girls to heal from the trauma they have experienced. Registration Deadline: Friday, May 29, …

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