The Importance of Continuing Education Through Clinical Skills Workshops in Urgent Care

By Elena Larranga, Physician Assistant/Urgent Care & Float Providers Team Lead Given the evolving and high-demand nature of Urgent Care, continuing education is not just a professional responsibility, it is a critical component of delivering high quality, evidence-based care. Clinical skills workshops, held regularly for Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC) Urgent Care staff, serve as a vital platform for …

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Enhancing Tribal Energy Sovereignty in the Tanana Chief Conference Region

By Jolene Malamute, Infrastructure Administrative Assistant III In the Tanana Chief Conference (TCC) region, residents face significant challenges related to energy costs and supply. The average cost of electricity is 65 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), while the price of diesel fuel exceeds $7 per gallon. Most communities still rely on legacy diesel generators and decades-old power lines to provide electricity …

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Letter from the Chief | July

Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, We are busy preparing for our annual TCC Partners Boat Trip, scheduled for July 8–10. We will be visiting the communities of Evansville, Alatna, Allakaket, Hughes, and Huslia. Accompanying us will be representatives from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, and members of local and state government. This …

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Day of Peaceful Protest for the Survival of Yukon River Salmon

On June 20, 2025, more than 150 Tribal leaders, members, and allies gathered to stand in solidarity with the people of the Yukon River and its tributaries to advocate for the protection of Yukon River salmon. Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), in accordance with Full Board Resolution 2025-05, sponsored this statewide protest in partnership with Denakkanaaga, Native Movement, Native Peoples Action, …

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Request for Quotations – Annual Testing of Water Based Fire Alarm Protection Systems

Tanana Chiefs Conference is requesting qualified contractors tosubmit proposals for performing annual service and testing perNFPA 25 for water-based fire protection systems at eleven (11)locations in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Interested contractors are required to contact Lisa Huntington viaemail at lisa.huntington@tananachiefs.org. To register and receivean RFQ packet. Registration will close at 3:00pm AST, June 23,2025. Proposals will be submitted …

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Request for Quotations – Annual Service & Testing of Fire Alarm Systems

Tanana Chiefs Conference is requesting qualified contractors tosubmit proposals for performing yearly service and testing of firealarm panels at twelve (12) locations in the Fairbanks North StarBorough. Interested contractors are required to contact Tanna Carter viaemail at lisa.huntington@tananachiefs.org. to register and receivean RFQ packet. Registration will close at 3:00pm AST, June 23,2025. Proposals will be submitted via email to Lisa …

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TCC Public Safety Re-examining Outstanding MMIP Cases: Community Tips Still Critical

By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Public Safety is committed to bringing justice and closure to the families affected by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) cases. Our department is actively reviewing outstanding MMIP cases throughout the region, looking for opportunities to move these investigations forward. These efforts reflect our ongoing dedication to accountability, transparency, …

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TCC GO Celebrates Another Successful Year

By Angela Rutman & Purestyn Milk, TCC GO Student Support Coordinator Exciting things have been going on in the TCC GO Program! As we wrap up the year and say goodbye to our 2025 graduates, we take time to reflect on the school year. Here is what is happening with our students! What is TCC GO? TCC GO is a …

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CHAP Spotlight – Kimberly Ulery, Itinerant Health Aide for Nenana

Many of us fumble around trying to find a career that pays enough and makes us feel useful. Not Health Aide Kimberly Ulery, who works for Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) as an itinerant assigned to Nenana. Born and raised in Nenana, Kimberly was just 16 years old when she earned her Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) certificate and began volunteering for …

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TCC Responds to Discriminatory Remarks Made by Fairbanks Mayor David Pruhs

In April, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) responded to a Facebook post by Fairbanks Mayor David Pruhs that deeply disparaged many in our communities — especially rural Alaskans and Alaska Native people. The post, made after a walk-through of Golden Heart Plaza, referenced people “coming in from the villages or out of shelters to live their lifestyle,” and stated, “We operate …

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