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 …

Support Your Tribe’s 2026 Goals: Community Planning & Grant Development Specialists Needed

October 27, 2026

Community Planning Specialists Needed If your Tribe has an expired 5-year community plan, please contact your Tribal Office about updating it! Job Description: Community Planning Specialist will be a Tribal office employee Work closely with the Tribal Council, Community, and TCC to develop a community plan Have written and verbal communication skills Have basic computer skills, plus experience with Microsoft …

TCC Participates in Out of the Darkness Community Walk

October 27, 2026

In September, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) participated in the Out of the Darkness Community Walk to raise awareness about suicide prevention and support mental wellness. The event brought community members together to remember loved ones lost to suicide, support those who are struggling, and remind one another that help and hope are available. TCC is grateful to everyone who participated …

Lower Yukon Tribal Leaders Gather in Holy Cross

October 27, 2026

The Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board met in Holy Cross in September to discuss regional priorities, community needs, and updates from Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) and its partners. Chief/Chairman Sharon Hildebrand, Vice President Rhonda Pitka, and other TCC representatives provided updates on organizational priorities and services. Discussions covered infrastructure and energy, wildland fire response, Tribal courts, public safety, victim services, …

EPA Officials Visit Rampart

October 27, 2026

Rampart recently welcomed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials from Washington, D.C., and Region 10, including Thomas Croci, Acting Assistant Administrator for the Office of Land and Emergency Management. During the visit, Rampart leadership shared the community’s strengths, history, and challenges, including fuel storage in remote communities and aging water and sanitation infrastructure. The delegation also toured Rampart’s new waste …

What to Expect at TCC’s Fall Summit

October 27, 2026

November 12-13, 2026 • 8:30AM – 5:00PM • 8 Star Events Center • Fairbanks, AK Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) invites Tribal leaders and community members to join us for two days of meaningful discussions, shared knowledge, and collaboration on issues impacting our Tribes and communities. This year’s Fall Summit will feature main panel discussions and smaller breakout sessions, giving participants …

Letter from the Chief | November 2026

October 27, 2026

Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, With the importance of our upcoming election, you will notice this newsletter is a bit early. We felt it was important to get you this election information sooner than later. November 3 is the General Election. Every election is important, but we have heard you and there are issues in this election that are …

Request for Proposals – Grant Evaluations

October 22, 2026

DWP Grant Evaluation RFP Appendex-A-AN-AI-Owned-Business-Form Appendix B TCCs Services Contract Solicitation TCC Health Services invites qualified and experienced individuals/firms to submit proposals to perform Grant Evaluations. See below for scope of services. Bid Due Date Proposal must be submitted electronically in PDF format no later than 4:00 AKST PM, Friday November 13, 2026 to Kailey Erickson email: kailey.erickson@tananachiefs.org. TCC has …

Training the Best, for the Worst

October 13, 2026

By Felisha Cooper, TCC Health & Safety Officer In September, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) sent an interdisciplinary team to the 11th Annual Tribal Nations Week at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama. This weeklong training offers multiple learning tracks that strengthen emergency preparedness capabilities, while connecting staff with colleagues from other Indian Health Service facilities and Tribal Nations …

Vote NO on Ballot Measure 2

October 8, 2026October 6, 2026

Protect Your Voice. Protect Voter Participation. The Tanana Chiefs Conference Executive Board is urging Alaskans to vote NO on Ballot Measure 2 in the November 3, 2026 election. Ballot Measure 2 would repeal Alaska’s open primary system, repeal ranked choice voting, and repeal campaign finance disclosure laws that require the true source of election spending to be disclosed. The TCC …

Grant Writing Services

October 6, 2026

TCC Health Services (with potential to include Behavioral Health, Health Administration, & Wellness and Prevention) invites qualified and experienced individuals/firms to submit proposals to perform grant writing services. See below for scope of services. Bid Due DateBid submissions are to be sent to diane.evans@tananachiefs.org. Deadline for submitting bids shall be no later than 4:00 PM on October 16, 2026. III. …