TCC Awarded A+ for Strong Financial Profile

Fitch Ratings, America’s leading credit analysis company, has issued Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) an A+ Issuer Default Rating (IDR) for the fiscal year 2024. Although TCC has received an A+ IDR for the past several years, this year’s Rating Outlook has been upgraded from “Stable” to “Positive,” a reflection of TCC’s strong financial profile. The bond-financed expansion of Chief Andrew …

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Emergency Flood Assistance Here for You in Times of Need

Our Emergency Flood Assistance program is available to all Native households that have been displaced because of significant damage to their home, due to flooding. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible to receive assistance through this program, all of the following conditions must be met; A household is defined as “all individuals residing in the house.” A Native household is a …

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TCC Seeks Boat Drivers for the 2024 Partners Boat Trip

Tanana Chiefs Conference is planning a boat trip for partners to experience three remote villages in Interior Alaska – Northway, Tetlin, and Tanacross on August 13, 14, &15, 2024. We are inviting qualified and experienced boat drivers to submit a letter of interest. Particularly, we seek those with experience navigating the Upper Tanana River to provide boat transportation for participants …

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The Importance of Gravel-to-Gravel Initiatives in Salmon Restoration: A Comprehensive Exploration

By Gale K. Vick, Fairbanks Fish & Game Advisory Committee Member The phrase “gravel-to-gravel” is becoming more important in managing salmon as their populations decline in Alaska, particularly in the AYK (Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim) region. The Department of the Interior recently explained “gravel-to-gravel” as the cyclical journey of salmon. This journey begins with their birth and continues as they return each year …

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May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month

By Karen Kallen-Brown, LPC Children’s Services Clinician Years ago, the Denakkanaaga Elders identified twenty-one values to guide us in being healthy, strong, caring, and connected people. Wherever I am, I hear many concerns about the struggles that our children face. The COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of schools, the move to online learning, the disruption to family activities, routines, and traditions …

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TCC Allocates $10,000 per Tribe for Culture Camps

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has taken a significant step to preserve Indigenous traditions by offering financial support for culture camps throughout the region. At the August meeting last year, the TCC Executive Board approved funding for these camps, providing each Tribe with up to $10,000 annually starting in 2024. Culture camps are vital for passing down ancestral knowledge and traditions …

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North Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting: A Call for Salmon Conservation

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) Meeting was held in Anchorage at the beginning of April, where over 100 people signed up to testify before the Council advocating for the need to address the issue of salmon bycatch. During the meeting, Chief Brian Ridley of Tanana Chiefs Conference, Vivian Korthuis, CEO of Association of Village Council Presidents, and Melanie …

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May Letter from the Chief

Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, As many of you are already aware, last month President Biden recommended a “No Action” alternative regarding the Ambler Road Project. This achievement stands as a testament to the power of our collective voices, the dedication of our Tribal Leaders, and the unwavering support of our advocates. So many times we are told that the …

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TCC Applauds the Biden-Harris Administration’s Decision for a No Action Alternative on the Ambler Road Project

The Biden Administration announced today that after a thorough environmental analysis, it is recommending a “No Action” alternative regarding the Ambler Road Project. Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) believes this is not only the right decision but a meaningful step in honoring our Tribes’ relationships with the land, animals and water, recognizing tribal stewardship, and respecting the rightful place of Indigenous …

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