By Roxanne Frank, TCC Trauma & Grief Recovery Specialist The holiday season is approaching and for some people it can be challenging time, especially when you are grieving the loss of a loved one. You may experience many different emotions that can be difficult to process during these festive times, like navigating the realization that this year will be different, …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) was joined by several other local Alaska Native organizations last month in welcoming Fairbanks City Mayor Mindy O’Neall to her new role. Denakkanaaga, Fairbanks Native Association (FNA), Interior Regional Housing Authority (IRHA) and Doyon, Limited gifted O’Neall with Traditional items and sage advice. “Fairbanks thrives from rural communities,” said Jack Wholecheese, First Chief of Denakkanaaga, “And …
On Saturday, November 15, the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center was filled with a sense of peace, grounding, and community during the Indigenous Healing Winter Gathering. More than 50 participants came together for a one-day experience centered on reconnecting with traditional practices, strengthening cultural identity, and healing in a supportive, welcoming space. The day began outdoors with a smudging ceremony, …
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) held its 2025 Annual Convention last month, bringing Tribal leaders, advocates, and partners from across the country together to advance policies that strengthen Tribal sovereignty and support Native communities. This year’s gathering saw a strong and unified Alaska presence, with over 100 delegates from across the state participating in key discussions and decision-making …
Eliza Jimmie just moved into her new home in Northway. Becoming a homeowner was made easier and more secure for her by combining funding from two sources: Interior Regional Housing Authority’s (IRHA) Home Ownership Program (HOP) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ (BIA) Housing Improvement Program (HIP), which is administered in Interior Alaska by Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC). IRHA’s HOP …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Last month, I traveled to Anchorage to attend our Executive Board Meeting, the Tribal Unity Gathering, and the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention. It was an important week for collaboration, discussion, and strengthening relationships across our Tribal network and with our partners statewide. Our Executive Board Meeting went very well. We had …
Governor Mike Dunleavy has declared a State Disaster Emergency following a series of powerful storms that brought high winds and flooding to many regions of Alaska earlier this month. The declaration, issued on October 9, 2025, includes the following areas: This declaration authorizes the release of state disaster funds for individual assistance, public assistance, and temporary housing programs, as well …
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 …
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 …
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 …