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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Tanana Chiefs Conference Awarded $26 Million to Expand Solar Power in 8 Villages

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) $26 million in clean energy funding for further expansion of solar power and battery systems in eight Tribal communities. Over the next 5 years, Nulato, Huslia, Minto, Kaltag, Grayling, Anvik, Shageluk, and Holy Cross will all receive large solar and …

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Aviation Competitive Scholarship

If you are in a professional piloting program through a university or attending flight school, we encourage you to apply. Applications are due each year by April 30th. If you are inquiring about funding past the deadline, please send an email to Education_Dept@tananachiefs.org stating why you would like to submit a late application. DOWNLOAD AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Adult Vocational Training

TCC provides funding consideration for vocational education to eligible tribal members residing in the five (5) Interior villages of Birch Creek, Circle, Huslia, Minto, and Tetlin, as well as Fairbanks. Individuals must be degree-seeking and accepted by an accredited vocational training school in Alaska or the United States. Applications and required documents for Higher Education and Adult Vocational Training applicants must be submitted to …

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