Tanana Chiefs Conference

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

April 23, 2025

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 …

Letter from the Chief | May 2025

April 23, 2025

Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, In April, I had the opportunity to attend the Tribal Self-Governance Conference, where I joined Tribal Delegates from across Alaska and the Lower 48 in meeting with leadership from the Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. These meetings are a critical opportunity to ensure the voices of our Tribes are heard …

Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Charts Path for Salmon Conservation

May 13, 2025April 23, 2025

The Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (YRITFC) convened from January 6-9, 2025, at the Wedgewood in Fairbanks for a pivotal series of discussions and workshops. The gathering brought together Tribal leaders, commissioners, and partners to address urgent issues concerning salmon conservation and sustainable fisheries. Central to the meeting was the Commission’s ongoing development of a comprehensive salmon rebuilding plan. This …

PBS’s ‘Molly of Denali’ Wins First Emmy Awarded to Indigenous Creators

April 8, 2025March 28, 2025

An episode of the animated PBS Kids show “Molly of Denali” won an Emmy award for Writing for a Preschool Animated Series at the third annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards on March 18. It is the first Emmy for the series, which won a Peabody Award in 2020 and has been nominated for multiple Emmys since it began airing …

Indigenous Healing Gathering Brings Culture, Connection and Celebration

April 8, 2025March 28, 2025

On March 8, 2025, the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center came alive with the spirit of healing, culture, and community at TCC’s Indigenous Healing Gathering. This special event brought together TCC beneficiaries, traditional healers, Elders, and artisans for a day of connection, learning, and celebration. From the opening prayer to the closing reflections, attendees experienced traditional healing through one-on-one sessions, …

Village Visits: Holy Cross and McGrath

March 28, 2025

On Tuesday, March 3rd, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Leadership visited the communities of Holy Cross and McGrath. The visit allowed leaders to meet with Tribal leadership and community members, provide pertainent updates, and answer Tribal members pressing questions ahead of the 2025 annual convention. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the communities of Holy Cross and McGrath for welcoming us …

MMIP Panel Calls for Action and Awareness at the 2025 Annual Convention

March 28, 2025

The ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) took center stage during the 2025 Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Annual Convention, where a panel of advocates, leaders, and public safety officials shared their insights and personal experiences. The discussion highlighted the urgent need for awareness, policy change, and continued community support. The panel featured Elizabeth Webb, mother of missing …

2025 TCC Award Winners

March 28, 2025

Join us in celebrating and honoring the 2025 Awards honorees! All of these individuals were recognized at our Honoring Dinner during the 2025 Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting for their contributions to the safety, wellbeing, security, and success of the communities within our region. Urban Employee of the Year – Samantha Arbuckle, Health Services Dedication, innovation, and compassion …

Get Your Alaska REAL ID Now!

March 28, 2025

TCC has partnered with Turbo Tags & Titles to ensure that our Tribal members have their REAL IDs by May 7,2025. Turbo Tags and Titles hosted a booth at the 2025 Annual Convention, and 187 Tribal members received their REAL IDs during the four day event. This successful event assisted Tribal members with becoming compliant with approaching regulations and removing …

TCC Full Board of Directors Passes 28 Resolutions at the 2025 Annual Convention

April 8, 2025March 28, 2025

Each year, resolutions are submitted for review by the TCC Full Board of Directors. These resolutions guide the direction of Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) and its employees throughout the coming year and beyond. At the 2025 TCC Annual Convention & Full Board of Directors Meeting, 31 resolutions were submitted, with 28 resolutions passing after thorough discussion and debate. Among the …