On September 3, Tanana Chiefs Conference’s (TCC) Chief Sharon Hildebrand joined Nenana City Mayor Josh Verhagen, Chief of Nenana Donald Charlie, and 2nd Chief Brianna Ketzler in welcoming Senator Lisa Murkowski and her staff to Nenana. During the visit, leaders toured the site of the future Nenana Health and Wellness Complex and discussed the importance of the project to the …
2026 Elections: Municipal and Regional Educational Attendance Area The October 6 Municipal and Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA) elections are quickly approaching. These local elections determine who represents our communities on school boards, city councils, borough assemblies, and other local governing bodies. Local elected officials make decisions that directly affect our communities. Borough Assembly members help establish borough-wide policies, services, …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, I want to begin by extending my heartfelt prayers to everyone across our region who is experiencing loss. My prayers are with you, your families, and your communities during these difficult times. One of the most beautiful things about our culture is the way we come together to grieve, support one another, and lift …
November 12-13, 2026 • 8:30am – 5:00pm • 8 Star Events Center • Fairbanks, AK Save the date for TCC’s Fall Summit, a two-day gathering bringing Tribal leaders and participants together to share knowledge, explore resources, and discuss opportunities and challenges impacting our Tribes and communities. This year’s Summit will feature main panel discussions and breakout sessions, allowing participants to …
On September 10, communities across the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) region came together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day with a shared message: You Matter. You Are Not Alone. Help is Here. From Fairbanks to Northway, Galena, Nulato, Huslia, and Arctic Village, people of all ages came together to remember loved ones, raise awareness, support those who may be struggling, …
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 …
Tanana Chiefs Conference is sharing an important update for individuals and families impacted by the Mukluk Fire near Tok. Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration for the Alaska Gateway Regional Education Attendance Area (REAA), including Tok, activating the State of Alaska’s Public and Individual Assistance programs. Individual Assistance Now Available Residents within the Alaska Gateway REAA whose primary …
More than 50 volunteers came together on July 13 for the second annual Fairbanks Elders Day of Caring, completing 22 projects for Elders throughout the Fairbanks community. Volunteers from TCC, Doyon, Limited, Doyon Foundation, Fairbanks Native Association, Denakkanaaga, Interior Regional Housing Authority, KeyBank, IBEW Local 1547, and the offices of the Fairbanks Mayor and Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor donated …