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. …
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 …
Today, the Alaska Board of Fisheries concluded deliberations on proposals addressing chum salmon interception in the Area M commercial fishery. The Board approved a management change reducing fishing opportunity in Area M by approximately 30 percent — a reduction of 136 hours for the drift fleet and 94 hours for the seine fleet during periods when vulnerable chum salmon stocks …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) strongly opposes this week’s decision by the U.S. Department of the Interior to revoke Public Land Orders 5150 and 5180, opening approximately 2.1 million acres of land north of the Yukon River in the Dalton Utility Corridor to state selection, mining, and industrial development. For decades, these federal withdrawals protected lands relied upon by Tribal members …
It is time once again to select the person/persons for the Patti L. Hyslop Award. This Award is given to recognize the efforts of the village leaders in Sobriety, Healing, and keeping alive the commitment to healing that was the corner stone of Patti’s life. Patti led the sobriety and healing movement in Tanana by encouraging people to make positive …
Why Tribes Are Being Asked to Participate The Interior Native Organizations Economic Impact Study is a collaborative effort led by multiple Interior partners, including Tanana Chiefs Conference, Doyon, Limited, Fairbanks Native Association, Interior Regional Housing Authority, and Denakkanaaga, in partnership with Information Insights. This study focuses on the economic contributions of Interior Alaska Tribes, regional and village corporations, and Native …
On December 23rd, Tanana Chiefs Conference Family Services and Support hosted a Christmas lunch and craft day for all TCC families to celebrate the holiday season. Everyone in the region was welcome, and the turnout didn’t disappoint. Families ate lunch, participated in crafting activities, wrote letters to Santa, and even got a visit from Santa himself. Raffle prizes were drawn, …
Last month, Chiefs, Tribal Administrators, and Council Members from across the region gathered in Fairbanks for Tanana Chiefs Conference’s Annual Tribal Government Training. The two-day training provided an opportunity for Tribal leaders to strengthen governance knowledge, share experiences, and build connections with one another. Participants engaged in dedicated forums for Chiefs and Tribal Administrators, a New Council Orientation, and interactive …
By Sean Rice, TCC Employment & Training Coordinator Employment and Training recently hosted a 6-Pack training course from December 8–18, with six dedicated participants. Led by Greg Mercier from Alaska Waters, the class covered essential topics for safe and effective water navigation, including: Rules of the Road Chart Navigation Emergency Procedures Cold Water Survival Cargo Handling Rules and Regulations Weather …