Posts specifically from or for the Council Newsletter
On Saturday, March 7th, the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center hosted a day with Indigenous Healers. The day began outdoors with a smudging ceremony, where participants were cleansed and then asked to set intentions for the gathering. Next, the Dene’ Eslaanh Dance Group invited everyone to join in singing and dancing—filling the atrium with movement, joy, and shared energy. Elders …
Each year, resolutions are submitted for review by the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Full Board of Directors. These resolutions guide the direction of TCC and its employees throughout the coming year and beyond. At the 2026 TCC Annual Convention & Full Board of Directors Meeting, 22 resolutions were submitted, with 18 resolutions passing after thorough discussion and debate. Resolutions passed …
The 42 member Tribes of Tanana Chiefs Conference elected Sharon Hildebrand of Nulato to serve a three-year term as Chief/Chairman during the 2026 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, held March 9–12. Following the announcement of the election results, Chief Hildebrand invited incumbent Brian Ridley of Eagle to address the delegates, asking those in attendance to recognize his …
The theme of this year’s Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Annual Convention was brought to life through a powerful keynote reflecting on the past, present and future of Tribal health. The address featured longtime leaders, Second Traditional Chief Andy Jimmie and Dr. Jessica Black, who shared stories of perseverance, vision and deep commitment to the people of the region. Chief Andy …
During the final day of the 2026 Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, the TCC Full Board of Directors voted to elect Sharon Hildebrand of Nulato as the new Chief/Chairman of Tanana Chiefs Conference. The Chief/Chairman serves a three-year term (2026–2029) and provides leadership for the organization as it works in partnership with the …
By Aleisha Singh, TCC Learning & Development Coordinator The Make a Card for an Elder activity, created by the Tanana Chiefs Conference Leadership for Results Program, is a simple way to support wellness through connection. When families gather to make cards for Elders, they are doing more than art. They are sharing time, stories, and respect across generations. We encourage …
February was an important month for the future of Yukon River salmon. Tribal leaders, Elders, fishermen, and advocates from across the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) region traveled and testified at both the Alaska Board of Fisheries and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council meetings, sharing a unified message: salmon must be protected and the responsibility for conservation must be shared. …
By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager Bullying is not always loud. Sometimes it shows up quietly in a harsh comment, in someone being excluded, or in repeated teasing that goes too far. In our rural communities, where everyone knows one another and our connections run deep, bullying can have lasting impacts on a person’s wellbeing, safety, and sense of …
The federal government has extended the public comment period for the review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program (FSMP) to March 30, 2026. This review will help determine how subsistence hunting and fishing are managed on federal public lands in Alaska and may affect long-standing protections for rural subsistence users. The review was opened following a petition requesting significant changes …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, March is here, and with it comes one of my favorite times of the year — our Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone in Fairbanks and spending time visiting with our communities. This year is also personal for me, as my position is up …