In February, it’s easy to feel the weight of the season. Staying active can make a meaningful difference—for both physical health and emotional well-being. That’s why TCC invites Tribal members to beat the winter blues by staying active at TCC’s Fitness Center. Located in the basement of the Chief Peter John Tribal Building, the Fitness Center is a welcoming space …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, I hope this message finds you well and that you were able to enjoy time over the holidays with your family and friends. I had the opportunity to spend quality time with my family, which I always appreciate and value, especially during this time of year. Last month, Tanana Chiefs Conference hosted the Tribal …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, taking place March 9–12 at the 8 Star Event Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Strength, Rising Together,” highlights the power of community and connection. Our roots—shaped by culture, language, land, and the wisdom of our Elders—ground us in …
Tanana Chiefs Conference is soliciting for Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from interested General Contractors to construct the new Nenana Health and Wellness Complex (NHWC) in Nenana, AK. Selection of the General Contractor will be a two-step process. Proposers are required to first submit an SOQ which will result in a list of (5) prequalified proposers. Prequalified proposers will be invited …
As temperatures across our region continue to drop, keeping your home warm and safe becomes more important than ever. TCC’s Energy Assistance Program is here to help eligible beneficiaries with the cost of home heating during Alaska’s long and extremely cold winters. Energy Assistance can help cover a portion of your heating expenses, easing the financial burden during a time …
Last month, several Alaska Native leaders attended a Fairbanks City Council meeting to advocate for the adoption of a standing Native land acknowledgement at the start of Council meetings. Leaders from Denakkanaaga, Inc., the Fairbanks Native Association (FNA), and Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) spoke in support of the ordinance, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the original stewards of the land …
On December 5th, TCC co-sponsored a special screening of the short film, “Shaaghan Neekwąįį,” known in English as “Two Old Women.” If you grew up in Alaska, Two Old Women, by Velma Wallis, was most likely required reading in middle school. It tells the harrowing and inspiring tale of two elderly women abandoned by their Tribe during famine. The short …
Protecting our salmon is protecting our way of life. Over the next several weeks, Tribal members and community advocates have two important opportunities to speak up and ensure that the experiences of Yukon River families are reflected in state and federal decision-making: the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) and the Alaska Board of Fisheries (BOF). Both bodies will be …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) completed its annual Elder fish distribution last week, delivering 200 boxes of wild-caught salmon to rural Elders in the Fairbanks and North Pole area. This year’s distribution included filleted, vacuum-sealed salmon, along with the heads and eggs, ensuring Elders received the full benefit of this traditional food. TCC’s Elder Nutrition Program also provided boxes of locally …
By Diloola Erickson, Tribal Resource Stewardship Division Director As you may recall, Tanana Chiefs Conference’s (TCC) Tribal Resource Stewardship (TRS) team has worked closely with the National Marine Fisheries Service over the past few years on the Chum Salmon Bycatch Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This EIS has now been finalized and published in the Federal Register. To help explain this …