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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to not only raise awareness but also take meaningful steps to protect your health and support others. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers, but early detection saves lives. This month, make your health a priority by scheduling a mammogram or clinical breast exam. If you’re not sure when you …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Last month, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosted a powerful and emotional dedication ceremony honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) in our region. The new memorial, located beside the Chena Bingo Hall in Fairbanks, features a plaque and benches that now serve as a lasting space of reflection, remembrance, and healing for families and community members. TCC Chief/Chairman Chairman Brian …
The October 7, 2025 Municipal and Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA) elections are quickly approaching. These elections determine who represents us on school boards, city and borough councils, and as Mayor. Local office-holders like Borough Assembly Members, City Council Members, and School Board members are responsible for shaping local policies and budgets. Assemblies govern borough-wide services and taxation, Councils manage …
Request for Proposals – Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) & Independent Power Producer (IPP) ControllerThe Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Energy Team invites qualified contractors to submit proposals for the construction of seven (7) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and microgrid controllers. These systems will be deployed across seven Interior Alaska communties: Venetie, Fort Yukon, Ruby, Minto, Grayling, Huslia, and Tok. …
AST Incident Number: AK25078259 Craig Albert was reported missing on 08-05-2025 at approximately 1100 hours. He was last seen walking on Front Street in Tanana on the evening of 08-02-2025 wearing a blue sleeveless shirt, blue shorts and tennis shoes. He told a friend that he might go swimming and never showed up at work on 08-04-2025. Searches ofthe area …
By Linden Staciokas I am the person who is lucky enough to interview the TCC health aides and then write up their profiles for the TCC newsletter. I try to remember that the purpose of these write-ups is two-fold: to introduce the hardworking people who are the first responders for the villages across the region covered by TCC, and to …
On August 6–7, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) staff traveled to Beaver for the Yukon Flats Subregional Meeting. During the two-day gathering, the TCC team provided updates on a wide range of programs and services, including healthcare, behavioral health, education, employment and training, Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) and public safety initiatives, as well as hunting and fishing matters important to …