More than 125 people gathered in Fairbanks for the Netr’edax Sobriety Potlatch, an evening of celebration, reflection, and community hosted by Tanana Chiefs Conference. The event welcomed those who have been personally impacted by addiction, as well as friends, family, and supporters who came to honor the strength of individuals in recovery. The evening began with a prayer at 6 …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Workforce Development, in partnership with Business Impact Northwest, is inviting Tribal members to share their thoughts and ideas about small business and entrepreneurship across the region. Your voice matters—by taking a few minutes to complete our short survey, you can help shape future opportunities and training programs designed to support aspiring and current Alaska Native business …
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn, share, and take action to protect our health and our communities. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Alaska and across the United States. But by learning the risks and taking steps for early detection, we can make a difference for ourselves and our loved ones. Lung …
By Blanche Murphy, TCC Education Program Coordinator The TCC Education & Indigenous Learning Department would like to congratulate some recent Adult Literacy Council Graduates! On September 18th, the Literacy Council of Alaska celebrated 20 students receiving their GEDs. TCC Education & Indigenous Learning is proud to have helped finance four of the graduates, so they could complete their studies. A …
By Jenny Lessner, MD, TCC Family Medicine Physician At TCC, we believe that caring for children means caring for the whole family and community. Regular well-child checks are an important way to keep babies, children, and teens healthy—not just when they’re sick, but all year long. At well-child visits, families can talk with their child’s healthcare provider about growth, development, …
Stevens Village Tribal member and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium President Natasha Singh delivered a powerful keynote address at this year’s Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention, reflecting on this year’s theme — “Standing Strong, Standing United.” Singh opened with a challenge to the audience — and to Alaska itself — to embrace transformation: “Big risk and big change …
Last month, President Donald Trump announced his decision to reverse the Biden Administration’s action on the Ambler Road Access Project—directing federal agencies to move forward with issuing the necessary permits within 30 days. This decision comes despite years of opposition from Tribes, local communities, and organizations who have raised serious concerns about the long-term cultural and environmental impacts this road …
By TCC Emerging Leaders Council We are the Emerging Leader Youth Advisory Council of the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) — twelve Indigenous young leaders, ages 18 to 24, representing the next generation’s voice for the 42 Tribes of Interior Alaska. Together, we stand in unified opposition to the Ambler Road Project — a development that threatens our ancestral lands, traditional …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Last month, I traveled to Anchorage to attend our Executive Board Meeting, the Tribal Unity Gathering, and the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention. It was an important week for collaboration, discussion, and strengthening relationships across our Tribal network and with our partners statewide. Our Executive Board Meeting went very well. We had …
This year’s Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention marked an important moment for Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) and Doyon, Limited as both organizations officially rejoined AFN after several years away. The 2025 theme, “Standing Strong, Standing United,” could not have been more fitting. From the opening ceremonies to the final gavel, the sense of unity, optimism, and shared purpose …