House Vote Threatens Central Yukon Resource Management Plan

In early September, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to rescind the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan (CYRMP)—a plan more than a decade in the making, rooted in compromise, science, and Indigenous knowledge. The resolution, known as House Joint Resolution 106, passed the House on September 3 and was received in the U.S. Senate the following day, September 4. Under …

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Letter from the Chief | October 2025

Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, October will be a busy month for Tanana Chiefs Conference. On October 14th, we will hold our Executive Board Meeting in Anchorage, followed by the Tribal Unity Gathering on the 15th. With our recent return to the Alaska Federation of Natives as directed by Full Board Resolution 2025-31, we will also be attending the …

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Now Accepting Photos for TCC’s 2026 Calendar

Submit Your Photos! Each year Tanana Chiefs Conference publishes an annual calendar featuring photos that represent the land, culture and people of Interior Alaska! Photos are submitted by Tribal Members throughout the region.  Do you have an amazing photo that you would like to contribute to next year’s calendar? Send it to us! TIPS FOR PHOTO SUBMISSIONS: Do not submit …

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Letter from the Chief | September 2025

Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Last month, we welcomed Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center. During this visit, I, along with the Executive Board, had the opportunity to share issues that are critically important to Interior Alaska. We spoke about the importance of food security and subsistence access …

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TCC Hosts Annual Partners Boat Trip

Each summer, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosts its Annual Partners Boat Trip—a unique opportunity to bring state and federal decision-makers directly into the heart of Interior Alaska. This year’s trip, held from July 8–10, included visits to the villages of Evansville, Allakaket, Alatna, Hughes, and Huslia. The trip builds meaningful connections between Tribal leaders, community members, and influential policymakers and …

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Working Together to Confront the MMIP Crisis

By Michael Gho, TCC Tribal Protection & Safety Division Director For generations, Alaska Native and Native American communities have experienced the heartbreaking and persistent crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP)—an issue that, for far too long, was overlooked by mainstream institutions. Thankfully, in recent years, this crisis has begun to receive the attention it deserves, with more agencies …

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

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, …

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TCC GO Celebrates Another Successful Year

By Angela Rutman & Purestyn Milk, TCC GO Student Support Coordinator Exciting things have been going on in the TCC GO Program! As we wrap up the year and say goodbye to our 2025 graduates, we take time to reflect on the school year. Here is what is happening with our students! What is TCC GO? TCC GO is a …

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TCC’s Public Safety Manager Appointed to Dunleavy Administration’s MMIP Review Commission

David Atteberry, Tanana Chiefs Conference’s (TCC) Public Safety Manager, has been appointed by Governor Dunleavy to the administration’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Review Commission. Formed earlier this year, the nine-member commission reviews unsolved MMIP cases and reports findings to the Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Alaska State Legislature. Additionally, the MMIP Review Commission analyzes trends …

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CAIHC Pharmacist Honored with National Preceptor Award

Tanana Chiefs Conference is proud to congratulate Brittany Karns, PharmD, on receiving the 2025 Patient Care Practice Preceptor Excellence Award from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy. This national honor recognizes exceptional mentors in the field of pharmacy who go above and beyond in guiding and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. Dr. Karns, a dedicated member of …

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