Request for Quotes: Low Earth Orbit Satellite Backhaul – Eagle, AK

DOWNLOAD FULL RFP SOLICITATIONTanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Broadband Program seeks proposals from qualified firms to design, supply, and commission a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite backhaul system serving the community of Eagle, Alaska. The successful Proposer will furnish, install, and integrate a LEO system capable of providing a minimum 100 Mbps symmetrical connection, scalable to at least 2 Gbps aggregate …

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2025 Elder Salmon Distribution Survey

TCC will be doing a Fairbanks Elder Salmon Distribution November 18th-20th. TCC will be providing Fairbanks Elders that are 65 and older and a TCC Beneficiary with salmon. If you would like to be placed on our distribution list, please provide the following information. There is a limit on how much we can distribute, so please fill this out for …

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Request for Proposals – Tanana Ferry Feasibility and Cost Analysis Study

DOWNLOAD FULL RFP Submit proposals to:selinaj.sam@tananachiefs.orgDeadline to receive proposals:November 1st, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Solicitation TCC Planning & Development invites qualified and experienced independent firms and/or entities to develop the Tanana Chiefs Conference – Tanana Ferry Service & Cost Analysis Study. Scope of Work The awarded firm will develop feasibility analysis on transit alternatives that may help reduce freight costs …

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We Stand with Survivors In October & Always

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the 2025 theme, “With Survivors, Always,” highlights the importance of partnership, safety, and solidarity with those affected by domestic violence. This theme serves as both a love letter and a call to action for advocates committed to supporting survivors’ rights and needs. Survivors Deserve Safety Safety includes physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial well-being. …

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Education Update

By Isaac Bettis, TCC Youth Services Coordinator FAFSA 2026–2027 Opens October 1st! Students, don’t wait! Submit your FAFSA as soon as it opens on October 1, 2025 at studentaid.gov. Applying early gives you the best chance at securing financial aid, scholarships, and work-study opportunities before funds run low. Completing your FAFSA is a key step in planning for college and …

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Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 5-11, 2025

1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year. You are not alone and support is available. Talking about mental health helps break the stigma. Take Action: Check in with yourself and your loved ones. Learn the signs and symptoms. Seek help early. Healing is possible! Together we can build understanding, compassion, and hope. Tanana Chiefs Conference – Standing for …

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Keep Your Home Safe: The Importance of Cleaning Your Chimney

By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager In many rural Interior Alaska villages, wood stoves are a vital source of heat throughout the long, cold winters. While they keep our homes warm and cozy, it’s important to remember that regular chimney cleaning is essential to keeping our families and homes safe. Over time, wood smoke creates a buildup of creosote, …

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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 …

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Honoring Indigenous Peoples Day

Each year on the second Monday of October, we recognize Indigenous Peoples Day—a time to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of the first peoples of this land. For Alaska Native communities, this day is more than a celebration; it is an affirmation of our identity, resilience, and sovereignty. Indigenous Peoples Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the …

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