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From shutdowns to tax laws, every federal budget decision affects our Tribal health care, housing, education, and infrastructure. But how does the budget process actually work—and why does it seem so complicated? Here’s a breakdown of the three main tools Congress uses to manage federal spending. This year has seen several federal budget mechanisms play out in Congress. These include the …
Tanana Chiefs Conference and partners are hitting the river for the Fight for Life trip—an empowering journey to support, connect, and uplift our Tribal communities. From August 18–24, we’ll stop in five villages to bring resources, spark conversations, and strengthen community bonds. Event Schedule: August 18 – Rampart August 19 – Stevens Village August 21 – Beaver August 22 – …
By Diloola Erickson, Tribal Resource Stewardship Department Director The Tribal Resource Stewardship Department is gearing up for a packed fall and winter of hunting & fishing state and federal management meetings! If you are interested in engaging and advocating for Tribal hunting & fishing priorities or would like to learn more about ways to engage with upcoming regulation proposals, please …
By Samantha Hoskins, Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Case Manager My name is Samantha Hoskins, and I am originally from the lower forty-eight states. I moved to Fairbanks in 2021 and have been proud to call Interior Alaska my home ever since. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Fisheries, …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Last month, I had the privilege of participating in our Annual Partners Boat Trip alongside several State and Federal representatives, as well as leaders from key granting agencies. This trip took us to the communities of Evansville, Allakaket, Alatna, Hughes, and Huslia—at a time when our Tribes are facing growing uncertainties around our fiscal …
Each summer, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosts its Annual Partners Boat Trip—a unique opportunity to bring state and federal decision-makers directly into the heart of Interior Alaska. This year’s trip, held from July 8–10, included visits to the villages of Evansville, Allakaket, Alatna, Hughes, and Huslia. The trip builds meaningful connections between Tribal leaders, community members, and influential policymakers and …
By Michael Gho, TCC Tribal Protection & Safety Division Director For generations, Alaska Native and Native American communities have experienced the heartbreaking and persistent crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP)—an issue that, for far too long, was overlooked by mainstream institutions. Thankfully, in recent years, this crisis has begun to receive the attention it deserves, with more agencies …
By David Atteberry, Public Safety Manager Alaska Native communities in the Interior are facing a growing crisis as fentanyl is increasingly being mixed into other drugs, leading to a devastating rise in overdoses and deaths. Once primarily linked to heroin, fentanyl is now being found in methamphetamines, cocaine, counterfeit prescription pills, and even marijuana. This alarming trend puts individuals at …
What times can I walk in as a patient? Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 7:30AM & 1:30PM Wednesday: 8:30AM & 1:30PM I checked in first for Dental Urgent Care (DUC). Why are other patients being seen before me? Patients are not necessarily seen in the order they arrive. All patients are triaged and prioritized based on the urgency of their …