TCC News

President Biden signs the Violence against Women Act (VAWA) into Law

March 18, 2022March 16, 2022

Recently, President Joe Biden signed the reauthorization of the Violence against Women Act (VAWA). The reauthorization includes Alaska-specific provisions that will empower tribal governments to prosecute non-Native perpetrators of violence in their villages. “The renewal of VAWA is a huge win for Alaska Native Tribes. This historic piece of legislation includes important tribal provisions that will empower tribes to actively …

Isabelle John Celebrates 100th Birthday

March 15, 2022

On March 15th, 2022 Isabelle John of Tanacross celebrated her 100th birthday. Isabelle came to TCC’s 2022 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting where the Full Board of Directors sang her happy birthday. Additionally, TCC’s Vice-President Charlene Stern presented Isabelle with a parka. TCC is honored that Isabelle is one of the elders that participated in the Legacy …

Trimble Gilbert Honored as New First Traditional Chief

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022

On March 14th, 2022, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) officially recognized Trimble Gilbert of Arctic Village as the new First Traditional Chief of the TCC region. Chief Gilbert previously served as Second Traditional Chief of TCC and inherited his new position after the passing of First Traditional Chief Don Honea Sr. in September of 2021. A Second Traditional Chief will be …

TCC 2022 Keynote Speaker

March 14, 2022March 7, 2022

2022 Keynote Speaker Richard (Chalyee Éesh) Peterson is Tlingit from the Kaagwaantaan clan. He grew up in Kasaan, Alaska and is a life long Alaska Native resident of Southeast Alaska. Prior to being elected as President of the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) in 2014, Chalyee Éesh served as Chief Executive …

Village of Tanana offers COVID-19 Relief for Tribal Members

March 31, 2022March 3, 2022

The Native Village of Tanana would like to announce the Rescue Relief Assistance Program to assist all enrolled and qualified tribal members of the Native Village of Tanana that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. By applying, you could be eligible for $2,000 to the vendor(s) specified on the application for the payment of rent, utilities, internet bills or …

Garden-Fresh Traditions for Positive Outcomes

April 6, 2022February 23, 2022

Time to continue traditions, or maybe start a new healthy hobby! Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) – Partnership for Success (PFS), The Indigenous Wellness Academy (IWA) and the Youth Wellness Warriors (YWW) would like to help families build new healthy traditions. Our programs would like to encourage families to participate in cultural traditions, consistent communication, and healthy interacting. SPF PFS program’s …

TCC and area Tribes thank the Biden administration for recognizing the legal defects in Ambler Road decisions and urge the State of Alaska to drop the road proposal

April 15, 2022February 22, 2022

Today the U.S. Department of Interior and Corps of Engineers acknowledged significant legal defects in the decisions to approve the Ambler Road through Interior Alaska, announcing they will suspend the federal rights-of-way for the Ambler road project. Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) and area Tribes thank the Biden administration for recognizing the legal defects and they urge the State of Alaska …

Patti Hyslop Leadership in Sobriety Award – Seeking Nominations

February 14, 2022

It is time once again to select the person/persons for the Patti L Hyslop Award. This award is given to recognize the efforts of the village leaders in Sobriety, Healing, and keeping alive the commitment to healing that was the corner stone of Patti’s life. Patti led the sobriety and healing movement in Tanana be encouraging people to make positive …

Bernice Hetherington – Behavioral Health Aide Spotlight

February 7, 2022

Bernice Hetherington is the Itinerant Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) II responsible for providing itinerant mental health services to Rampart, Evansville, and Stevens Village. She was born and raised in Kalskag, a small village along the Kuskokwim River. Fredrick Carl Holmberg Sr. and Dunia (Kameroff) Holmberg, her parents, raised their children in a subsistence lifestyle. She remembers being taught traditional values …

Resolutions 2022

March 8, 2022January 31, 2022

Resolutions Each year resolutions are submitted by either the TCC Executive Board, Subregional Boards, Regional Health Board, Denakkanaaga or Youth Delegates to direct and guide the organization. Here are the Proposed 2022 TCC Resolutions (PDF). These resolutions were reviewed by the Resolutions Committee. The Resolutions Committee reviews all resolutions to ensure that they meet the Resolutions Rules. The Committee provides …