TCC News

State Disaster Assistance Available as TCC Coordinates Flood Relief Efforts Across the Interior

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is continuing to closely monitor the ongoing flooding impacts affecting communities across the Interior following spring breakup and ice jam flooding in the communities of Hughes and Chalkyitsik. On May 11, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a State Disaster Declaration in response to the flooding. The declaration activates the State of Alaska’s Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and …

TCC Warns Federal Land Transfer puts Interior Alaska Lands, Wildlife, and Subsistence at Risk

May 6, 2026

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is expressing concern following the U.S. Department of the Interior’s announcement transferring significant acreage within the Dalton Utility Corridor to the State of Alaska after the revocation of Public Land Orders (PLO) 5150 and 5180. TCC warns the transfer places important subsistence lands, wildlife habitat, and culturally significant areas at increased risk and is calling for …

Arctic Village Spring Carnival Visit

April 28, 2026

In April, Chief Hildebrand and other members of TCC’s leadership team were invited to visit Arctic Village during their Spring Carnival. This event was a joyous celebration of culture and community. Mahsi’ choo to everyone who helped make this event a success!

Alaska High-Water Mark Observations

April 28, 2026

A publicly available survey for residents to identify high-water marks in their communities after a flood. The State of Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys developed the survey below for community members to submit their own high-water mark observations to assist with emergency management and future planning. The survey guides users through the process of collecting high-water mark data, …

Are You Due for Lung Cancer Screening?

April 28, 2026

By Audrey Frone, TCC Nurse Practitioner in the Lung Cancer Screening Program Lung cancer is one of the deadliest cancers and is very common in Alaska Native and American Indian populations. Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) offers lung cancer screenings through Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC). It is not recommended for all people, but depending on your age and smoking …

Remembering Linden Staciokas

April 28, 2026

Tanana Chiefs Conference honors the life and contributions of Linden Staciokas, who passed away in April 2026. From 2020 to 2025, Linden shared the stories of our Community Health Aides through her “Community Health Aide Spotlights” in The Council. Through her writing, she highlighted the ingenuity, courage, and compassion of those who serve on the front lines of care in …

2026 Tribal Court Clerk & Judge Training

April 28, 2026

On April 20th, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Public Safety and Family Services offered a Tribal Court Clerk/Judge Training as part of this year’s Annual Public Safety Summit. This experience allowed participants to learn the fundamentals of Tribal Court and to share their personal experiences with this important program.

TCC GO Celebrates Our 2026 Graduates

April 28, 2026

The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) GO Program is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating seniors across the region. Throughout their high school journeys, these students have shown dedication, resilience, and a commitment to preparing for their future through education and career exploration. The TCC GO Program congratulates all our seniors this year and wishes them continued success as …

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons: A Call to Action in Interior Alaska

April 28, 2026

By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager Across Alaska, and especially in our Interior communities, the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) continues to affect families, villages, and public safety systems in profound ways. While national awareness has grown in recent years, the reality is that many of our communities have been living with this issue for generations. …

2026 Denakkanaaga Elders and Youth Conference & Annual Meeting Set for June 2-4, 2026

April 28, 2026

The annual Denakkanaaga Elders and Youth Conference and Annual Meeting will take place on June 2-4 in Gwichyaa Zhee (Fort Yukon). The two-day conference will be held on June 2 and 3, with the Denakkanaaga Annual Meeting occurring on June 4. This year’s conference theme is “Upholding Our Traditional Ways to Move Forward”. “We appreciate the Gwichyaa Zhee (Fort Yukon) …