TCC News

In August, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership joined Tribal leaders in Hughes for the Yukon Tanana Subregional Meeting. Over the course of two days, participants discussed key issues affecting our communities, including health updates, subregional fund distribution, housing, education, transportation, public safety, and employment. Each village shared reports highlighting their successes, challenges, and needs from the past year. These reports …

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In August, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership, including members of the Executive Board, met with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Senator Lisa Murkowski, and Senator Dan Sullivan to discuss the healthcare needs of Alaska Native people across Interior Alaska. This meeting was a key opportunity for TCC to advocate on behalf of our …

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By TCC VPSO Sgt. Nate Becker In conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), TCC Public Safety would like to announce our first annual Fire Prevention Week Public Outreach Campaign. The NFPA is a U.S.-based international nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating deaths, injury, property damage, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards. As a part of …

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In July, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership traveled to Shageluk for the Lower Yukon Fall Subregional Meeting. Over the course of the gathering, TCC staff presented updates on key topics identified by the subregion, including public safety, education, healthcare, hunting and fishing, energy, and subregional fund distributions. These discussions provided an opportunity for leaders and community members to exchange information, …

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Dan Nelson, Director of Pharmacy at Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), has been named Alaska’s 2025 Immunization Champion. This award honors Dan for his hard work, leadership, and dedication to helping people across Interior Alaska get the vaccines they need to stay healthy. Dan is a trusted expert in immunizations. He supports pharmacists, health aides, and doctors in our region. He …

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Respect for Elders is one of our core Athabascan values—and on July 21, that value was brought to life during the first-ever Elders Day of Caring, a community-wide day of service coordinated by Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) with support from partner organizations. More than 90 volunteers signed up to help Alaska Native Elders in the Fairbanks area with a wide …

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