TCC News

RFP – Annual Multi-Site Custodial Services Contract for Tanana Chiefs Conference Buildings in Fairbanks, Alaska

August 12, 2025

Tanana Chiefs Conference is requesting qualified contractors to submit proposals toprovide janitorial services for its facilities in the greater Fairbanks area. Interestedcontractors are required to contact Tanna Carter via email attanna.carter@tananachiefs.org to register and receive an RFP packet. Registration will close on August 24, 2025. Proposals will be due at 3:00PM AST, August 27, 2025. ALL CORESPONDANCE MUST BE MADE …

Request for Information – SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) RACKING

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Download Full RFI Attachment A – Auxin B144SG-600W Bi-facial _ Specification Sheet Attachment-B-Heliene-156HC-M10-SL-Bifacial-570-W-Specification-Sheet.pdf Request for InformationTanana Chiefs ConferenceInfrastructure Department – Energy DivisionDate Issued: August 12, 2025 Tanana Chiefs Conference’s Energy Department has seven Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations planned for construction in summer of 2026 in seven separate communities across rural Interior Alaska in: Tok, Fort …

Request for Quotes – Electrical Installation Solid Dielectric, Triple Option Reclosers, Ft. Yukon

August 27, 2025August 7, 2025

DOWNLOAD FULL RFQ Addendum I Recloser_Spec_FYU_2025.06 Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is soliciting quotes for Electrical Installation. Solid Dielectric, Triple Option Reclosers at Fort Yukon, Alaska 99740. Questions regarding this solicitation, including requesting the RFQ documents, shall be emailed to Grace Packer at grace.packer@tananachiefs.org All questions must be submitted prior to close of business August 20th, 2025. The final Addendum …

Request for Quotes – Rabbit Lines Subdivision Electrical Decommission, Installation, & Distribution Service, Ft. Yukon

August 27, 2025August 7, 2025

DOWNLOAD FULL RFP Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is soliciting quotes for Rabbit Lines Subdivision Electrical Decommission, Installation & Distribution Service at Fort Yukon, Alaska 99740. Questions regarding this solicitation, including requesting the RFQ documents, shall be emailed to Grace Packer at grace.packer@tananachiefs.org. All questions must be submitted prior to close of business August 20th, 2025. The final Addendum responding …

Raspberries, Rabbits, and a Root Cellar Improves the Food Security of a Two Rivers Family

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at University of Alaska Fairbanks When I wrote about growing raspberries in Alaska, Charlotte Porter got in touch with me and wanted to tell me about her success growing Kiska raspberries and her pruning techniques at her Two Rivers farm. Twenty-five years ago, Charlotte was given six Kiska raspberry plants. Today, she has 700 …

Back-to-School Checklist for High School Students & Families

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

By Angela Rutman, TCC Student Support Coordinator Get ready for a successful school year with this student-centered prep list! Before School Starts ☐ Apply to the TCC GO Program – TCC GO is a free program created to support students in rural communities across the TCC region, including those in public, charter, boarding, and homeschool settings. We offer support to …

BLM Public Land Orders Could End Protections for 2 Million Acres of Land

July 31, 2025

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to revoke Public Land Orders (PLO) 5150 and 5180, which currently protects over 2.1 million acres of federal land in the Dalton Utility Corridor, located north of the Yukon River. This action follows Executive Order 14153 and Secretary’s Order 3422, both of which seek to “unleash Alaska’s resource potential.” If finalized, the …

How the Federal Budget Really Works

July 31, 2025

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 …

Fight for Life Suicide Prevention Trip

July 31, 2025

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 – …

Mark Your Calendars! Upcoming Advocacy Opportunities

July 31, 2025

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 …