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 …
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 …
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 …
The Biden Administration announced today that after a thorough environmental analysis, it is recommending a “No Action” alternative regarding the Ambler Road Project. Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) believes this is not only the right decision but a meaningful step in honoring our Tribes’ relationships with the land, animals and water, recognizing tribal stewardship, and respecting the rightful place of Indigenous …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is disappointed that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has decided to move forward with the release of Wood Bison in the Minto Flats State Game Refuge despite direct opposition from Tribal leadership in nearby villages that would be impacted. While recognizing the importance of wildlife management initiatives, TCC has urged careful consideration and …
TCC’s New Veterans Liaison We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) family, Rhonda Lohrke, our dedicated Veterans Liaison. As our Veterans Liaison, Rhonda is here to provide personalized assistance to veterans navigating the complex landscape of benefits and services. Whether you’re seeking guidance on applying for Veterans Affairs (VA) health care, understanding eligibility …
The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) $26 million in clean energy funding for further expansion of solar power and battery systems in eight Tribal communities. Over the next 5 years, Nulato, Huslia, Minto, Kaltag, Grayling, Anvik, Shageluk, and Holy Cross will all receive large solar and …
By Gale K. Vick, Fairbanks Fish & Game Advisory Committee Member At the January 2024 meeting of the Yukon River Panel in Whitehorse, Canada, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) unveiled a draft “agreement” that, among other issues, is calling for a seven year stand down of any Chinook …
On December 22nd, 2023, three prominent tribal consortia organizations representing 118 federally-recognized Tribes released a joint letter addressed to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. The letter comes in response to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) recently released ANCSA 17 D-1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The letter requests Secretary Haaland to retain all protections of the 28 million acres …
Eva Burk, a Dene’ Athabascan from Nenana and Manley Hot Springs, has been appointed to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (NPFMC) Advisory Panel for a three-year term. The appointment comes amid alarmingly low salmon returns in Western Alaska, and increasing calls for Tribes to have a stronger voice in the way fisheries are managed. Burk comes equipped. Before her …