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By Linden Stackiokas Amber Demit-Albert is one of those lucky people who knew from an early age just what she wanted to do with her life: work in the medical field. At first, she thought this would mean becoming a nurse. Then she saw the opening for a health aide in Northway, the village where she was raised and still …
March is National Nutrition Month, making it the perfect time to focus on the importance of eating together as a family. If you’re concerned about what your child eats—or doesn’t eat—the solution might be as simple as gathering around the dinner table. Family meals provide more than just nourishment; they create a supportive environment where children learn healthy eating habits, …
TCC Family Services & Support is partnering with Turbo Tags and Title for REAL IDs / Driver’s licenses. The deadline for REAL IDs for domestic flight travel (travel anywhere within the U.S.) is May 7, 2025. You may think you don’t need one, but you do. There is NO COST for Tribal members! Visit the Turbo Tags and Title booth …
Alaska Native people have the highest rate of colon cancer in the world. To fight this, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) urges Alaska Native adults to start screening at age 40—five years earlier than national guidelines. Colon cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the U.S., but it can often be prevented with regular screening. The disease usually starts as …
The Emerging Leaders have been actively working to empower youth and create meaningful change in their communities. Over the past few months, they have engaged in leadership development, policy discussions, and cultural initiatives to further their mission of uplifting the next generation. Youth Leadership in Action In January, the Emerging Leader Youth Advisory Council met in Fairbanks to discuss key …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, We are excited to welcome Taa’ąįį Ch’igiiontà’ from Vashrąįį K’ǫǫ (Arctic Village) as the keynote speaker for our 2025 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting this month. Taa’ąįį is a dedicated advocate for Indigenous knowledge, language revitalization, and community well-being. He will be joined on stage by his daughters, Na’ni’eezh and Ch’eelil, creating …
Download Scholarship Opportunities for Interior Alaska Students for a complete list of scholarships offered to Tribal members from across the Interior. Corporations In The TCC/Interior Alaska Campus Region Ahtna Heritage Foundation https://www.ahtna.com/shareholders/vocational-scholarship/PO Box 213Glennallen, AK 99588Phone: (907) 822-5778Email: scholarship@ahtna.netDeadlines: December 15 for Spring, July 15 for FallEligibility: Ahtna Shareholders (villages in the Ahtna region: Cantwell, Cheesh’na (Chistochina), Chitina, Kluti-Kaah (Copper …
We are honored to welcome Taa’ąįį Ch’igiiontà’ as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting. A Neets’ąįį Gwich’in from Vashrąįį K’ǫǫ (Arctic Village), Alaska, Taa’ąįį is a dedicated advocate for Indigenous knowledge, languages, and rights, with a strong focus on the health, well-being, and sustainability of Native communities. His work emphasizes the importance …
Tanana Chiefs Conference is pleased to offer free shuttle services to and from our 2025 Convention & Full Board of Directors Meeting! The shuttle will run between the Westmark Hotel and 8 Star Events Center every day of Convention, from 8 am until 8 pm. The shuttle will run every 15 minutes between 8 am – 10 am, and will …
It is time once again to select the person/persons for the Patti L. Hyslop Award. This Award is given to recognize the efforts of the village leaders in Sobriety, Healing, and keeping alive the commitment to healing that was the corner stone of Patti’s life. Patti led the sobriety and healing movement in Tanana by encouraging people to make positive …