Victoria Wells Honored with National Clinical Excellence Award

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to announce that Victoria Wells, Rural Lead Dental Assistant, has received the 2024 National Oral Health Council’s (NOHC) Clinical Excellence Award in the Senior Dental Assistant category. Victoria’s dedication and leadership have made a lasting impact on dental care in our rural communities. With more than 11 years of service at TCC, she plays …

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Alaska’s Efforts to Address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Crisis

By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager The crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) has deeply impacted Alaska Native communities, where disproportionately high rates of violence, disappearances, and unsolved cases continue to devastate families. In Alaska, where many villages are remote and accessible only by air or water, the challenges of law enforcement response, investigation, and prosecution are …

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Letter from the Chief | May 2025

Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, In April, I had the opportunity to attend the Tribal Self-Governance Conference, where I joined Tribal Delegates from across Alaska and the Lower 48 in meeting with leadership from the Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. These meetings are a critical opportunity to ensure the voices of our Tribes are heard …

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Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Charts Path for Salmon Conservation

The Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (YRITFC) convened from January 6-9, 2025, at the Wedgewood in Fairbanks for a pivotal series of discussions and workshops. The gathering brought together Tribal leaders, commissioners, and partners to address urgent issues concerning salmon conservation and sustainable fisheries. Central to the meeting was the Commission’s ongoing development of a comprehensive salmon rebuilding plan. This …

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Request for Quotes – Northway Fiber-to-the-Home

DOWNLOAD FULL RFQ Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is soliciting quotes from qualified Contractors to provide all labor, supplies, and equipment for the construction of a Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) broadband network in Northway, Alaska. The network has been fully designed by SGV International LLC, and all construction documentation is included with this Request for Quotes (RFQ). This project supports the delivery of …

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Request for Quotes – Tanacross Fiber-to-the-Home

DOWNLOAD FULL RFQ Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is soliciting quotes from qualified Contractors to provide all labor, supplies, and equipment for the construction of a Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) broadband network in Tanacross, Alaska. The network has been fully designed by SGV International LLC, and all construction documentation is included with this Request for Quotes (RFQ). This project supports the delivery of …

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Request for Quotes – Eagle Fiber-to-the-Home

RFQ Eagle FTTH Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is soliciting quotes from qualified Contractors to provide all labor, supplies, and equipment for the construction of a Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) broadband network in Eagle Village, Alaska. The network has been fully designed by SGV International LLC, and all construction documentation is included with this Request for Quotes (RFQ). This project supports the delivery …

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Request for Quotes – Dot Lake Fiber-to-the-Home

DOWNLOAD FULL RFQ Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is soliciting quotes from qualified Contractors to provide all labor, supplies, and equipment for the construction of a Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) broadband network in Dot Lake, Alaska. The network has been fully designed by SGV International LLC, and all construction documentation is included with this Request for Quotes (RFQ). This project supports the delivery …

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Indigenous Healing Gathering Brings Culture, Connection and Celebration

On March 8, 2025, the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center came alive with the spirit of healing, culture, and community at TCC’s Indigenous Healing Gathering. This special event brought together TCC beneficiaries, traditional healers, Elders, and artisans for a day of connection, learning, and celebration. From the opening prayer to the closing reflections, attendees experienced traditional healing through one-on-one sessions, …

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