TCC News

TCC featured in Politico Magazine’s Article – Posing opposition to the Ambler Road Project

September 17, 2021

According to documents obtained by POLITICO and Type Investigations, and interviews with several current and former Interior employees, the Bureau of Land Management Alaska’s state director, who was hired in 2019 and previously worked for GOP Representative Don Young, downplayed the significance of subsistence hunting and fishing during the Ambler environmental review and pushed career employees to modify their findings that …

3rd Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility

September 15, 2021

At this time, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is only offering a 3rd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who meet a certain criteria approved by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC recommends that people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after a 2nd dose …

Imagination Library Partnership

September 29, 2021September 9, 2021

The North Star Imagination Library and Tanana Chiefs Conference have partnered to expand Dolly Parton’s book gifting program to all TCC communities previously unserved by an Imagination Library affiliate. “We are thrilled to be able to include the TCC communities in our Imagination Library and ensure that hundreds more children have access to these high-quality books and the thrill of …

Vaccine Giveaway

December 17, 2021August 20, 2021

Tanana Chiefs Conference recently sponsored a COVID-19 Vaccine incentive program designed thank those who have already received their vaccine and to motivate residents in Interior Alaska to get their COVID-19 vaccine! Our goal is to get as many people vaccinated as possible – to protect our elders, our youth, and our communities. What are the Prizes? Monthly Drawing The incentive giveaway …

Coming Soon to Alaskan Telephones – Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing

August 18, 2021

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has mandated that a new three-digit number, 988, be available nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline. In order for 988 to work in Alaska, (907 area code), 10-digit local dialing must first be implemented. Starting October 24, 2021 you must dial the 10 digit number to complete all local …

UPDATE: CDC Recommends COVID-19 Booster

August 13, 2021

Today, August 13th the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave final approval to begin administering COVID-19 booster shots to Pfizer and Moderna vaccine recipients. Tanana Chiefs Conference health staff are currently reviewing the new guidance and will make a determination on when we will be able to offer booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine at our healthcare facilities. We …

Emergency Alert System Test Today

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

Beginning today at 10:20am AK FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). During this test TV stations, Radio, and cell phones may receive alert notifications. For more information: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-aug-11 https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-alert-system https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/wireless-emergency-alerts-wea

The Importance of Power Cost Equalization

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021

PCE was established in 1984 as a permanent solution for rural Alaska, while large investments were being made in urban energy projects. PCE “equalizes” electric rates to the average of the cost of power in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau. Despite deep program cuts to reduce the cost of PCE, annual funding battles continued until the “PCE Endowment” was established in …

Sharon Demoski – Community Health Aide Spotlight

August 2, 2021

Talking to Sharon Demoski to get the information to write this profile about her was like being given a shot of enthusiasm and energy. Throughout our conversation, it was clear that fifteen years as a health aide, mostly in her home village of Nulato but sometimes as an itinerant, has not dimmed her passion for her work.It was not a …

UPDATE: Salmon on the Yukon River

July 9, 2021

Tanana Chiefs Conference acknowledges that salmon is life to our people living on the Yukon River. Our Athabascan people are resilient and have relied upon many species of animals and fish to survive and to continue our traditional way of life. Protecting subsistence is the top priority for Team TCC. TCC staff have been working to find solutions for our …