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By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at University of Alaska Fairbanks I often make a point to photograph the stunning hanging flower baskets around Fairbanks. A few years ago, I wrote an article about Festival of Fairbanks’ baskets and other standouts. In 2025, the baskets outside of Bahn Thai Restaurant stood out to me. It took me a while to …
2026 is a major election year for Alaska, and the decisions on the ballot will directly impact our lands, our subsistence, our schools, and our future. From salmon management to healthcare access to rural education funding—these elections shape our everyday lives. When we vote, we make sure Interior Alaska is heard. We’ve Done This Before Our people have a strong …
By Niisha Walsh, TCC Tribal Social Services Manager April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, a time for communities to come together to recognize that protecting children is a shared responsibility. In our communities, children bring us together and represent the strength and future of our people and raising them has always been rooted in collective care. Elders, leaders, aunties, …
By Steve Ristow, TCC Suicide Prevention Program Manager In February 2026, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) successfully carried out its annual Ride for Life suicide prevention outreach tour, connecting with several remote communities through a wellness journey rooted in resilience, adaptability, and purpose. Originally planned as a 1,000-mile snowmachine trip, this year’s Ride for Life required flexibility as this year’s adverse …
Recognizing your relationship with alcohol and its potential harmful impacts can be difficult. During Alcohol Awareness Month, check in with yourself to see if any of the following apply. Signs of Alcohol Misuse Drinking more or longer than intended. Spending a lot of time drinking or thinking about alcohol. Loved ones or trusted friends have made comments about your drinking. …
By Jolene Malemute, TCC Accreditation Manager TCC Health Services will be undergoing a re-accreditation survey by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) from April 20-22, 2026. AAAHC accreditation is a nationally recognized standard that helps ensure we continue to provide safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care. Why This Is Important Accreditation means our organization is regularly reviewed against national …
By Paul Ostbloom BSN, RN, TCC Home Care Program Manager The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Elder Nutrition Program continues its dedicated work in service to TCC Elders. Our program is committed to providing sustainable, nutritious meals that support the health and well-being of Elders throughout our region. To ensure quality and nutrition, the Elder Nutrition team carefully reviews and evaluates …
On Saturday, March 7th, the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center hosted a day with Indigenous Healers. The day began outdoors with a smudging ceremony, where participants were cleansed and then asked to set intentions for the gathering. Next, the Dene’ Eslaanh Dance Group invited everyone to join in singing and dancing—filling the atrium with movement, joy, and shared energy. Elders …
By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager TCC Public Safety officers traveled the Yukon River by snowmachine this winter to connect with communities, provide safety education, and strengthen emergency response across the region. This February, officers from the Tanana Chiefs Conference Public Safety Department completed a 675-mile snowmachine trip across the Interior, visiting nine Yukon River communities while delivering public …