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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 …

Growing Plants Indoors Can Be Tricky in Dry Dark, Winters of the North. Here Are Some Tips.

November 26, 2025

By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at University of Alaska Fairbanks. If you know me, then you know this article is actually just an excuse to brag about the fig … tree … in my office. Yes, it produces figs, even in the winter, which I love. No, I do not have an army of wasps living in my office …

2025 Holiday Hours of Operation

November 26, 2025

Don’t Miss the Deadline for the Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotment Program

November 26, 2025

The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Realty Program is issuing an urgent reminder that December 29 of this year is the final day for qualified Vietnam-era Veterans or their eligible heirs to apply for a Native Allotment under the Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotment Program. The legislation to extend this program has NOT PASSED and the deadline is in effect. TCC …

Community Gathers to Strengthen Food Security at Local Resource Event

November 26, 2025

On November 10, community members from across the Fairbanks region came together at the Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall for an evening dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing issues in our region: food security. This gathering—organized by community members with support from Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC)—brought together TCC, Doyon, Ltd., Fairbanks Native Association, Native Movement, Bread Line, Inc., …

Nenana Service Fair Brings Connection, Resources, and Support to the Community

November 26, 2025

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Family Services & Support hosted a Nenana Service Fair on November 17, bringing programs, staff, and resources together under one roof at the Nenana Tribal Hall. The event welcomed community members of all ages for an evening focused on connection, learning, and access to services that support families, youth, Elders, and the wider community. Throughout the …

Grief and the Holidays: Finding Comfort in Memories & Connection

November 26, 2025

By Roxanne Frank, TCC Trauma & Grief Recovery Specialist The holiday season is approaching and for some people it can be challenging time, especially when you are grieving the loss of a loved one. You may experience many different emotions that can be difficult to process during these festive times, like navigating the realization that this year will be different, …

Tanana Chiefs Conference Welcomes New Fairbanks City Mayor Mindy O’Neall

November 26, 2025

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) was joined by several other local Alaska Native organizations last month in welcoming Fairbanks City Mayor Mindy O’Neall to her new role. Denakkanaaga, Fairbanks Native Association (FNA), Interior Regional Housing Authority (IRHA) and Doyon, Limited gifted O’Neall with Traditional items and sage advice. “Fairbanks thrives from rural communities,” said Jack Wholecheese, First Chief of Denakkanaaga, “And …

HAZWOPER Training Prepares Tribal Members to Support Our Communities in Times of Crisis

November 26, 2025

By Ricardo Lenti Saint Lawrence, TCC Employment & Training Case Manager Nine Tribal members recently completed the 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training hosted by Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Employment & Training in partnership with Environmental Management Inc. (EMI). This week-long program equips participants with nationally recognized certification in hazardous materials handling, cleanup procedures, site safety, and emergency response. By gaining these skills, …

Healing and Accountability in the Aftermath of Domestic Violence Community Forum

November 26, 2025

By Michael Gho, Tribal Protection and Safety Division Director In 2024, the Interior Center for Non-Violent Living (ICNVL), Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Tribal Protective Services Program, and Fairbanks Community Restorative Justice Initiative (FCRJI) through the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) applied for a pilot site grant through the Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women (OVW). OVW is interested …

Alaska Innocence Project Anniversary Event – Dec. 11

November 25, 2025

Join us on Thursday, December 11 as we mark the 10-year anniversary of the conclusion of the Fairbanks Four case with a special community gathering and fundraiser. The evening begins with a 5 p.m. panel at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, featuring: April Monroe, activist Bill Oberly, Executive Director, Alaska Innocence Project Brian O’Donoghue, journalist who investigated the …