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

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 …

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Breast Cancer Survivor Story: Stephanie Hinz

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 …

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TRS Bird of the Month: The Robin

This article is from Kk’onaat’oghee, kk’onaadedaale, tsooye (Birds, literally ‘things that fly’), a project of the TCC Migratory Bird Regional Co-Management Council and is a compilation of the Koyukon people’s rich history and personal stories that truly show the deep relationship with migratory birds that the Alaska Native people of the TCC region hold. Fast Facts About Robins Denaakk’e: Delk’ehoo, …

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Whitney Paolino Named Wellness & Prevention Director

Whitney Paolino has stepped into the role of Wellness & Prevention Director at Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), bringing more than a decade of experience serving TCC and its communities. A lifelong Alaskan, Whitney grew up in North Pole and comes from a family with roots throughout Alaska. Her mother’s family is from Nome and Ruby, with ties to Tanana. These …

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Protect Your Home: Use Lithium-Ion Batteries Safely

By Nathan Becker, TCC Regional Public Safety Officer An increasing number of the devices we use are powered by lithium-ion batteries, and as their use increases, so do the number of fires caused by them. This article will share a few simple practices you can use to greatly reduce the chances of fire developing in your home from lithium-ion batteries. …

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TCC Expands Beneficiary Services Through Medical-Legal Partnership with Alaska Legal Services Corporation

Beginning November 1, Alaska Legal Services Corporation’s Equal Justice Works Medical-Legal Partnership Attorney, Hannah Grage, will be on-site at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center to provide legal assistance to TCC beneficiaries who are referred by their healthcare providers. The new Medical-Legal Partnership brings healthcare and legal services together to help address challenges that can impact the health and well-being …

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Senator Murkowski Visits Future Site of the Nenana Health and Wellness Complex

On September 3, Tanana Chiefs Conference’s (TCC) Chief Sharon Hildebrand joined Nenana City Mayor Josh Verhagen, Chief of Nenana Donald Charlie, and 2nd Chief Brianna Ketzler in welcoming Senator Lisa Murkowski and her staff to Nenana. During the visit, leaders toured the site of the future Nenana Health and Wellness Complex and discussed the importance of the project to the …

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Paul Williams House: Helping Clients Build Independent Lives

Sometimes, meaningful progress starts with the everyday things we all do – preparing a meal, keeping a living space clean, managing a budget, making an appointment, or finding something enjoyable to do in the community. At TCC’s Paul Williams House (PWH), those everyday skills are part of a larger goal: helping adults living with serious mental illnesses build confidence, strengthen …

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Chief Hildebrand Meets with State Commissioners

In September, TCC Chief/Chairman Sharon Hildebrand traveled to Anchorage to meet with several State of Alaska commissioners, continuing TCC’s work to strengthen State-Tribal partnerships and advocate for the needs of Tribes and communities across Interior Alaska. Chief Hildebrand met with Commissioner James Cockrell of the Department of Public Safety; Commissioner Tracy Dompeling of the Department of Family & Community Services; …

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Garden of Roses December 2026

December 2-4, 2026 • Fairbanks, AK Tanana Chiefs Conference and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are providing a free camp for Alaska Native girls ages 10-17 who are survivors of sexual assualt. This is an opportunity for young girls to heal from the trauma they have experienced. Registration Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026, or until filled. Travel scholarships will …

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Building Partnership Around the Ambler Road Project

In August, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership and Tribal leaders met with a group of U.S. Senate staff members and representatives of the American Lands Project to share information about TCC, Interior Alaska Tribes, and Tribal perspectives on the proposed Ambler Road Project. The group included legislative staff representing seven U.S. Senators from across the country, along with two board …

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It’s Time to Vote! 2026 Municipal, REAA, and General Elections

2026 Elections: Municipal and Regional Educational Attendance Area The October 6 Municipal and Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA) elections are quickly approaching. These local elections determine who represents our communities on school boards, city councils, borough assemblies, and other local governing bodies. Local elected officials make decisions that directly affect our communities. Borough Assembly members help establish borough-wide policies, services, …

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