Tanana Chiefs Conference

TCC and AVCP Sue the Federal Government to Protect Subsistence Fishing as the Salmon Crisis Intensifies

April 18, 2023April 11, 2023

Two Alaska Tribal Organizations Sue the Federal Government to ProtectSubsistence Fishing as the Salmon Crisis Intensifies Two Alaska Tribal Organizations Sue the Federal Government to ProtectSubsistence Fishing as the Salmon Crisis Intensifies Anchorage, Alaska – The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) and Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), represented by Earthjustice, have filed a lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service …

Breast Cancer Survivor Story: Stephanie Hinz

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022

ctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancer and leading cause of cancer mortality among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women. #TananaChiefs is committed to spreading awareness of the importance of early detection and treatment. Today, we will share one story for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Stephanie Hinz is Tanana Chiefs’ Education …

Request for Information – Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Modules

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Energy Department is currently seeking information from solar module manufacturers and suppliers to identify high-performance photovoltaic (PV) modules for deployment in seven rural Interior Alaska communities. These modules will be integrated into Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations scheduled for construction in the summer of 2026 in Tok, Fort Yukon, Ruby, Huslia, Minto, …

Request for Proposals – Grant Writing Services

July 17, 2025

Proposal Date: July 7, 2025 Owner: Tanana Chiefs Conference, Tribal Development Division Contact: Selina J. Sam, Planning and Development ManagerEmail: SelinaJ.Sam@tananachiefs.org Scope: Tanana Chiefs Conference, Tribal Development Division invites qualified and experienced grant writers to submit proposals to provide grant writing services to secure funding resources in the form of grants for TCC Tribes and Programs for sustainable development, and …

Request for Quote (RFQ) – Facilities Maintenance and Repair Services Agreement

July 14, 2025

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is soliciting quotations from experienced and qualified firms to perform as needed facility maintenance and repair services for the Housing First/Willow House Complex and other TCC owned building in the Fairbanks area. These services range from preventive and grounds maintenance to facilities related emergency response, general and specialized repairs and would also assist TCC Facilities Staff …

Congratulations 2025 Graduates | Grad Photos

June 27, 2025

Working Together to Confront the MMIP Crisis

June 26, 2025

By Michael Gho, TCC Tribal Protection & Safety Division Director For generations, Alaska Native and Native American communities have experienced the heartbreaking and persistent crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP)—an issue that, for far too long, was overlooked by mainstream institutions. Thankfully, in recent years, this crisis has begun to receive the attention it deserves, with more agencies …

Fentanyl’s Deadly Impact on Interior Alaska Native Communities

June 26, 2025

By David Atteberry, Public Safety Manager Alaska Native communities in the Interior are facing a growing crisis as fentanyl is increasingly being mixed into other drugs, leading to a devastating rise in overdoses and deaths. Once primarily linked to heroin, fentanyl is now being found in methamphetamines, cocaine, counterfeit prescription pills, and even marijuana. This alarming trend puts individuals at …

Dental Department: Frequently Asked Questions

June 26, 2025

What times can I walk in as a patient? Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 7:30AM & 1:30PM Wednesday: 8:30AM & 1:30PM I checked in first for Dental Urgent Care (DUC). Why are other patients being seen before me? Patients are not necessarily seen in the order they arrive. All patients are triaged and prioritized based on the urgency of their …

Sam Knapp Does More than Grow Food—He Stores it Most of the Winter and Writes About It

June 26, 2025

By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at University of Alaska Fairbanks Sam Knapp could do anything. He has degrees in physics and chemistry as well as an advanced degree in plant ecology. Yet here he is in Fairbanks, Alaska, making a living growing a wide variety of crops that he stores and sells only in the winter. Oh, and writing …

The Importance of Continuing Education Through Clinical Skills Workshops in Urgent Care

June 26, 2025

By Elena Larranga, Physician Assistant/Urgent Care & Float Providers Team Lead Given the evolving and high-demand nature of Urgent Care, continuing education is not just a professional responsibility, it is a critical component of delivering high quality, evidence-based care. Clinical skills workshops, held regularly for Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC) Urgent Care staff, serve as a vital platform for …

Enhancing Tribal Energy Sovereignty in the Tanana Chief Conference Region

June 26, 2025

By Jolene Malamute, Infrastructure Administrative Assistant III In the Tanana Chief Conference (TCC) region, residents face significant challenges related to energy costs and supply. The average cost of electricity is 65 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), while the price of diesel fuel exceeds $7 per gallon. Most communities still rely on legacy diesel generators and decades-old power lines to provide electricity …