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In December, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosted a Master/Six-Pack License Training in Fairbanks. The 4-day training certified participants in the legal operation of water vessels with six or fewer passengers and is regulated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). This license is essential for various types of commercial and residential boating activities, including fishing charters, sightseeing tours, and diving …
Last month, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 410 – the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025. This important legislation extends the deadline for eligible Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans—and their heirs—to apply for their federal land allotments from 2025 to December 29, 2030. Tanana Chiefs Conference has strongly advocated for this extension, recognizing the significant barriers …
By Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government Like many of our sister Tribes throughout Indian country, the Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government (GZGTG) advocates for victims of crime through funds from the Department of Justice’s Tribal Set Aside Formula Grant. Since 2018, we’ve helped over 100 survivors who’ve made the decision to begin their healing process, welcoming their choice to reclaim …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Happy New Year. I hope this season finds you well and surrounded by family and community. As we welcome 2026, I look forward to a year filled with progress, partnership, and continued strength for all of our Tribes. Together, we will keep moving forward on the issues that matter most to our people. Last …
Last month, Tanana Chiefs Conference hosted our first-ever Elders Holiday Lunch in Fairbanks—a gathering created to honor and uplift our Elders during a time of year that can often feel lonely, especially for those missing family and life back in their home village. The event welcomed Elders with a warm meal of moose soup and frybread and offered a space …
Resolutions Each year resolutions are submitted by either the TCC Executive Board, Subregional Boards, Regional Health Board, Denakkanaaga Elders Board, Member Tribes and Organizations, or Emerging Leaders Youth Advisory Council to direct and guide the organization. Resolutions are reviewed by the Resolutions Committee. The Resolutions Committee reviews all resolutions to ensure that they meet the Resolutions Rules. The Committee provides …
By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at University of Alaska Fairbanks. If you know me, then you know this article is actually just an excuse to brag about the fig … tree … in my office. Yes, it produces figs, even in the winter, which I love. No, I do not have an army of wasps living in my office …
The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Realty Program is issuing an urgent reminder that December 29 of this year is the final day for qualified Vietnam-era Veterans or their eligible heirs to apply for a Native Allotment under the Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotment Program. The legislation to extend this program has NOT PASSED and the deadline is in effect. TCC …
On November 10, community members from across the Fairbanks region came together at the Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall for an evening dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing issues in our region: food security. This gathering—organized by community members with support from Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC)—brought together TCC, Doyon, Ltd., Fairbanks Native Association, Native Movement, Bread Line, Inc., …