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TCC Public Safety Re-examining Outstanding MMIP Cases: Community Tips Still Critical

May 27, 2025

By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Public Safety is committed to bringing justice and closure to the families affected by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) cases. Our department is actively reviewing outstanding MMIP cases throughout the region, looking for opportunities to move these investigations forward. These efforts reflect our ongoing dedication to accountability, transparency, …

2025 Graduation Photo Submission Form

May 7, 2025

2025 Graduation Photo Submission Form At Tanana Chiefs Conference, we believe every educational milestone is an achievement worth celebrating. Whether you’re a proud kindergartener, a determined high school graduate, or a dedicated college degree holder, your hard work and perseverance deserve recognition. We are excited to feature your graduation moments in our upcoming TCC newsletter! Share Your Achievement We invite …

PBS’s ‘Molly of Denali’ Wins First Emmy Awarded to Indigenous Creators

April 8, 2025March 28, 2025

An episode of the animated PBS Kids show “Molly of Denali” won an Emmy award for Writing for a Preschool Animated Series at the third annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards on March 18. It is the first Emmy for the series, which won a Peabody Award in 2020 and has been nominated for multiple Emmys since it began airing …

Indigenous Healing Gathering Brings Culture, Connection and Celebration

April 8, 2025March 28, 2025

On March 8, 2025, the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center came alive with the spirit of healing, culture, and community at TCC’s Indigenous Healing Gathering. This special event brought together TCC beneficiaries, traditional healers, Elders, and artisans for a day of connection, learning, and celebration. From the opening prayer to the closing reflections, attendees experienced traditional healing through one-on-one sessions, …

TCC Full Board of Directors Passes 28 Resolutions at the 2025 Annual Convention

April 8, 2025March 28, 2025

Each year, resolutions are submitted for review by the TCC Full Board of Directors. These resolutions guide the direction of Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) and its employees throughout the coming year and beyond. At the 2025 TCC Annual Convention & Full Board of Directors Meeting, 31 resolutions were submitted, with 28 resolutions passing after thorough discussion and debate. Among the …

Keynote Speakers Urge Cultural Renewal Through Language and Tradition

April 8, 2025March 28, 2025

The theme of the 2025 Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention, “Guided by Culture, Focused on Tomorrow,” resonated powerfully during this year’s keynote address. The speech was delivered by Taa’ąįį Ch’igiiontà of Arctic Village, along with his daughters, Na’ni’eezh and Ch’eelil, and First Traditional Chief Trimble Gilbert. Much of the address was spoken in Dinjii Zhuh K’yàa, the Gwich’in language, and …

Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center Patient Updates

January 27, 2025

To better meet the needs of our patients, we’ve made some important updates to our Patient Travel services: New Voucher Pick-Up Location: Travel vouchers can now be picked up at Building B, front desk by the entrance during operating hours. Convenient Wright Air Location: Travel vouchers and meal tickets are also available for pick-up at Wright Air when patients land. …

TCC Wins National Quality Improvement Award

December 23, 2024December 20, 2024

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to announce receiving the AAAHC Bernard Kershner Innovation in Quality Improvement Award for our ‘Accelerated Hepatitis C Screening of Patient Population’ project. This award highlights our commitment to improving health outcomes for Alaska Native patients. Hepatitis C (Hep C) poses significant health challenges, with Alaska Native communities experiencing disproportionately high death rates. TCC’s initiative …

TCC Allocates Funding for Cemetery Maintenance

August 21, 2024

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is committed to preserving the sacred burial grounds within our communities, recognizing their significance in honoring our ancestors and maintaining our cultural heritage. In alignment with this commitment, TCC is pleased to announce the allocation of $2,500 to each Tribe within the TCC region to assist in the maintenance and preservation of their cemeteries. These funds …

Biden Backs Indigenous Knowledge to Protect Alaska

July 26, 2024July 25, 2024

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has expressed deep appreciation for the Biden Administration’s recent decisions aimed at protecting Alaska’s lands, waterways, and wildlife. These decisions represent significant steps forward in supporting Indigenous knowledge and promoting a sustainable future for the region. The Administration’s final Record of Decision (ROD) to adopt the No Action Alternative for the Ambler Road project is a …