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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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Indigenous Healing Gathering Brings Culture, Connection and Celebration

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, …

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

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 …

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Keynote Speakers Urge Cultural Renewal Through Language and Tradition

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 …

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Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center Patient Updates

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. …

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TCC Wins National Quality Improvement Award

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 …

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TCC Allocates Funding for Cemetery Maintenance

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 …

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Biden Backs Indigenous Knowledge to Protect Alaska

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 …

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