FrontPage Articles

Tanana Chiefs Conference Welcomes New Fairbanks City Mayor Mindy O’Neall

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 …

Continue Reading

Indigenous Healing Winter Gathering Fosters Warmth, Wellness & Cultural Connection

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, …

Continue Reading

Alaska Delegates Show Strong Presence at the 2025 NCAI Convention

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 …

Continue Reading

Northway Tribal Member Becomes Homeowner with Assistance from BIA and IRHA Programs

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 …

Continue Reading

Letter from the Chief | November 2025

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 …

Continue Reading

Governor Declares State Disaster Emergency for Storm-Affected Communities

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 …

Continue Reading

House Vote Threatens Central Yukon Resource Management Plan

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 …

Continue Reading

Letter from the Chief | October 2025

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 …

Continue Reading

Now Accepting Photos for TCC’s 2026 Calendar

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 …

Continue Reading

Letter from the Chief | September 2025

Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Last month, we welcomed Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center. During this visit, I, along with the Executive Board, had the opportunity to share issues that are critically important to Interior Alaska. We spoke about the importance of food security and subsistence access …

Continue Reading