Chief Trimble Gilbert Receives National Honor

First Traditional Chief Dr. Rev. Trimble Gilbert of Arctic Village was honored on January 5th as one of the 10 recipients of the National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts. This fellowship stands as the nation’s premier recognition in the field of folk and traditional arts, acknowledging recipients for their artistic excellence and supporting their ongoing contributions …

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2024 TCC Annual Convention & Full Board of Directors Meeting

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, set to take place March 11 to 14 at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks. The theme for this year’s convention is “One People, One Voice,” emphasizing the significance of unity and the collective strength that emerges when we work together. As indigenous …

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Commissioning of Solar PV & Battery System in Manley Hot Springs

By Edward Dellamary, Rural Energy Specialist In the chilly month of December, the commissioning of a cutting-edge solar photovoltaic array with a capacity of 207.9 kW DC and a robust Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) boasting 289 kWh took place in the picturesque town of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska. This initiative marks a significant stride towards sustainable energy solutions in …

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TCC Leadership Development Cohort 1 Kick-Off

By Tiffany B. Simmons, Chief Learning and Development Officer We are excited to announce that TCC hosted the first Leadership Development Cohort on December 12-14. Participants from the villages of Healy Lake, Nulato, Hughes, and Ruby and from programs across TCC participated in the first Cohort. Participants created individualized leadership goals and plans. They also developed skills to address issues …

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Community Aide Spotlight: Jordyn James – Dot Lake

By Linden Stackiokas You might not think of being a health aide as the a family business, but it is for Jordyn James of Dot Lake. Her grandmother, Hazel, and her mother, Sera, were both health aides, so from her earliest years, Jordyn became familiar with the meanings of many medical terms. She also witnessed both the privileges and the …

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White House Tribal Nations Summit

Interior Alaska made a significant mark at the 3rd Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit, hosted by the Biden administration, which emphasized the region’s commitment to advancing Tribal interests on the national stage. Chief Nancy James of Gwichyaa Zhee contributed to the discussions by participating in a panel titled ‘Protecting Tribal Homelands in the Era of Climate Change.’ Her insights …

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Gateway to Recovery Made More Accessible with Extended Hours, Eligibility

On October 25th of this year, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) assumed management of Gateway to Recovery, formerly operated under Fairbanks Native Association (FNA) as FNA Detox. In order to ensure that the detox program remains accessible for those who need it, TCC expanded operating hours for the inpatient withdrawal management program and it is now accessible 24 hours a day, …

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TCC Urges Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to Uphold their Trust Responsibility to Alaskan Tribes

On November 10th,  Tribal leaders gathered in Bethel to provide testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), led by Vice-Chair Senator Lisa Murkowski. The field hearing was called in short order and is titled, “The Impact of the Historic Salmon Declines on the Health and Well-Being of Alaska Native Communities along Arctic, Yukon, and Kuskokwim Rivers.”  “The Tribes …

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Tribal Leaders Voice Opposition for the Ambler Road at BLM Meeting in Fairbanks

On November 2nd, Tribal Leaders and community members spoke out against the Ambler Road Project and urged a no action alternative during the Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) public meeting in Fairbanks. BLM is hosting a series of public meetings to seek input on the draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the Ambler Road project proposed by the Alaska …

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In Loving Memory – Chief Wilmer Beetus

It is with heavy hearts that we at Tanana Chiefs Conference mourn the passing of First Chief Wilmer Beetus of Hughes. Chief Beetus was an exceptional leader and a tireless advocate for his community and the region. He not only served as First Chief but he also served on the local school board, the village corporation and other economic development …

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