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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Higher Education

Higher Education provides financial awards to students in college and post-secondary vocational education programs. Guidance is also provided to students in obtaining financial support from sources of funding other than TCC. For the current academic year, TCC provides funding consideration to students from: Birch Creek Huslia Tetlin At Large Shareholders of Doyon, Limited (Class B) Tribal members residing in Fairbanks …

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Yukon River Agreement Proposed by Alaska & Canada

By Gale K. Vick, Fairbanks Fish & Game Advisory Committee Member At the January 2024 meeting of the Yukon River Panel in Whitehorse, Canada, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) unveiled a draft “agreement” that, among other issues, is calling for a seven year stand down of any Chinook …

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Mail Service Delivery Business

By Betty Ross, Deputy Director of Tribal Government and Client Services Going into a mail service business can be a rewarding venture, especially if you live in a remote village with limited mail service.  The U.S. Postal Service relies on contractors for help in remote areas to deliver mail.  A contractor who delivers mail to a rural area may be …

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National Nutrition Month: Focus on Fiber!

Fiber is an easy way to make your diet healthier. Diets high in fiber may reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that stays intact in the digestive tract rather than breaking down into sugar. Fiber helps slow down the rise in blood sugars during the digestive process. Fiber also acts as …

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Healing & Culture Come Together at Tanana Wellness Event

In January, the Tanana Tribe kicked off the New Year in a good way by hosting a two-day wellness event. The event brought community members together to participate in cultural activities that fostered a sense of unity and well-being. Supported by TCC’s Learning and Development Division and Family Services and Support Division, the event offered a variety of cultural activities …

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