We Stand with Survivors In October & Always
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the 2025 theme, “With Survivors, Always,” highlights the importance of partnership, safety, and solidarity with those
Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 5-11, 2025
1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year. You are not alone and support is available. Talking about mental health helps break
Keep Your Home Safe: The Importance of Cleaning Your Chimney
By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager In many rural Interior Alaska villages, wood stoves are a vital source of heat throughout the
Take Action During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to not only raise awareness but also take meaningful steps to protect your health and
House Vote Threatens Central Yukon Resource Management Plan
In early September, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to rescind the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan (CYRMP)—a plan more than a decade
Letter from the Chief | October 2025
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, October will be a busy month for Tanana Chiefs Conference. On October 14th, we will hold our
Solar for All Grant Terminated by the EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced they are ending the Solar for All program. On Friday, August 8th, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) received
Now Accepting Photos for TCC’s 2026 Calendar
Submit Your Photos! Each year Tanana Chiefs Conference publishes an annual calendar featuring photos that represent the land, culture and people of Interior
Letter from the Chief | September 2025
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Last month, we welcomed Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to the Chief
Introducing TCC’s New Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Case Manager
By Samantha Hoskins, Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Case Manager My name is Samantha Hoskins, and I am originally from the lower forty-eight states. I
TCC Hosts Annual Partners Boat Trip
Each summer, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosts its Annual Partners Boat Trip—a unique opportunity to bring state and federal decision-makers directly into the
Working Together to Confront the MMIP Crisis
By Michael Gho, TCC Tribal Protection & Safety Division Director For generations, Alaska Native and Native American communities have experienced the heartbreaking and