Expressing Appreciation: Honoring Two Departing Leaders

Last month, TCC said farewell to two members of our Executive Board of Directors as they move on to other leadership roles: Eugene Paul of Holy Cross and Alex Hanna of Minto. Eugene Paul, representing the Lower Yukon subregion on the Executive Board, brought both humor and pointed advocacy to his many years of service. Eugene spent over a decade …

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Honoring Chief Andrew Jimmie

During last month’s TCC Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, TCC recognized Second Traditional Chief Andrew Jimmie. Chief Jimmie has spent more than 30 years in Health Leadership, serving on the TCC Health Advisory Board as the Chair. TCC took a moment to thank Chief Andy Jimmie for his incredible service on the Health Advisory Board. For over …

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April Letter from the Chief

Dear Tribes & Tribal Members, Last month, we held our 2024 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting in Fairbanks. The theme for this year’s convention was ‘One People, One Voice,’ and it was truly inspiring to witness the unity and solidarity among all attendees. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our keynote speakers, Will Mayo and …

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One People, One Voice: TCC’s Annual Convention

Last month, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosted the 2024 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting in Fairbanks, Alaska. Under the resonating theme of ‘One People, One Voice’, the convention brought together Tribal leaders, delegates, and Tribal members from across the region to discuss important issues, hear reports from TCC leadership, hold elections and pass resolutions to guide the …

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Tanana Chiefs Conference Veterans Liaison

TCC’s New Veterans Liaison We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) family, Rhonda Lohrke, our dedicated Veterans Liaison. As our Veterans Liaison, Rhonda is here to provide personalized assistance to veterans navigating the complex landscape of benefits and services. Whether you’re seeking guidance on applying for Veterans Affairs (VA) health care, understanding eligibility …

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2024 Awards Honorees

Join us in celebrating and honoring the 2024 Awards honorees! All of these individuals were recognized at our Honoring Dinner during the 2024 Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting for their contributions to the safety, wellbeing, security, and success of the communities within our region. Fairbanks Employee of the Year – Aaron Heath, Facilities This year’s Fairbanks Employee of …

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2024 Proposed Resolutions

The 2024 Proposed TCC Full Board Resolutions will be discussed at the TCC Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting beginning Wednesday, March 13th and continuing on Thursday, March 14th. You can tune in live at www.tananachiefs.org/live  Below are the resolutions summaries for review: Res. No. 2024-01 End the Rape Culture in our Village and Hold Sexual Predators Accountable …

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Tanana Chiefs Conference’s Infrastructure Division Awarded $2.8 Million from the US Department of Agriculture and $9.8 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Fund

Fairbanks, AK – On the same day that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $2.8million award to Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) to install a solar array and battery energy storage systems in Venetie, the Bureau of Indian Affairs announced a $9.8 million infrastructure award as part ofthe Biden Administration’s Investing in America Agenda. The $2.8 million spent in …

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2024 Candidates List

2024 Candidates List The window to declare candidacy for open positions at the 2024 Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting closed Friday, March 1 at 5:00pm. Below is the preliminary list of candidates. Elections will take place March 14 during the TCC Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting. 𝗧𝗖𝗖 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 …

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Permits Available for Interior Alaska Moose Hunts

Permits Available for Interior Alaska Moose Hunts Surplus drawing permits for moose hunting in Interior Alaska will be issued on a first come–first served basis to hunters who submit their applications via email.  Applications will be accepted from 8:00 am Alaska time on March 11, 2024 until 5:00 pm May 15, 2024. Emails received before 8:00 am Alaska time on …

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