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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Cowles Street Summer 2025 Closure and Alternate Access Route for Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center

Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) is closing a portion of Cowles Street on May 21st at 9 pm, as they work to reconstruct the road. This closure will change how you access some businesses, as well as Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Emergency Department (FMH-ED) and Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC). This closure will last most of the summer.  You can …

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June 2025 NPFMC Meeting Consultation Guide

DOWNLOAD THE CONSULTATION GUIDE HERE! Protect Your Waters, Your Fish, Your Way of Life Federal agencies like NOAA are required to consult with Tribes on decisions that affect our lands, waters, and resources. The NOAA Fisheries Alaska Regional Office, Sustainable Fisheries Division, would like to invite you to consult with us prior to the June 2025 North Pacific Fisheries Management …

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2025 Graduation Photo Submission Form

2025 Graduation Photo Submission Form At Tanana Chiefs Conference, we believe every educational milestone is an achievement worth celebrating. Whether you’re a proud kindergartener, a determined high school graduate, or a dedicated college degree holder, your hard work and perseverance deserve recognition. We are excited to feature your graduation moments in our upcoming TCC newsletter! Share Your Achievement We invite …

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Devin Standifer

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Welcome TCC’s New Employment & Training Coordinator Sean Rice

Please welcome Sean Patrick Rice, who started as the new Employment and Training Coordinator on March 24, 2025. Sean was born in Kotzebue, Alaska. His mother is Isabel M. Field, who later became Isabel M. Rice after marrying Sean’s stepdad, Jerry Rice. Sean’s Inupiaq name is Ipiiliq, and his aanaa (grandmother) is Iren Schene, while his taata (grandfather) is James …

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Children’s Mental Health Development

By Violet Burnham, TCC System of Care Consultant Love for children, care and provision for the family, and family relations are part of who we are as Athabascans. From an early age we hear that “children are our future,” that we should always protect our Elders and youth, and that we pass our knowledge down to our children. So our …

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Supporting Children’s Mental Health and Wellness on May 7th and Every Day

By Karen Kallen-Brown, LPC, TCC Children’s Sevices Clinician Believe it or not, children’s mental health begins in utero, long before they’re born. The brain and nervous system are developing throughout the pregnancy. So anything that can be done to support the parents in being healthy in body, mind, and spirit will help set that child up for the best chance …

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Spring Flood Planning

Spring is in the air, and breakup is just around the corner. Spring flood planning and work can begin now to save you time and worry later. Tanana Chiefs Conference Office of Environmental Health (OEH) offers the following tips to help you get ready for possible flooding: A Month Before Breakup: Find the high points around your property and other …

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Victoria Wells Honored with National Clinical Excellence Award

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to announce that Victoria Wells, Rural Lead Dental Assistant, has received the 2024 National Oral Health Council’s (NOHC) Clinical Excellence Award in the Senior Dental Assistant category. Victoria’s dedication and leadership have made a lasting impact on dental care in our rural communities. With more than 11 years of service at TCC, she plays …

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Alaska’s Efforts to Address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Crisis

By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager The crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) has deeply impacted Alaska Native communities, where disproportionately high rates of violence, disappearances, and unsolved cases continue to devastate families. In Alaska, where many villages are remote and accessible only by air or water, the challenges of law enforcement response, investigation, and prosecution are …

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