The 2026 Alaska Tribal Public Safety Summit was held April 21–22 at Wedgewood Resort. The summit brought together Tribal leaders, public safety professionals, advocates, and partners from across the region to strengthen coordination, share knowledge, and advance community safety grounded in Tribal sovereignty and cultural values. The summit opened Tuesday morning with a welcome from Chief/Chairman Sharon Hildebrand alongside remarks …
2026 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 …
DOWNLOAD FULL RFP SERVICE CONTRACT PACKET EVALUATION PREFERENCE POLICY I. Introduction Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), organized as Dena’ Nena’ Henash or “Our Land Speaks,” is a sovereign tribal consortium with a board of directors consisting of 42 Tribal communities across Interior Alaska, representing 37 federally recognized tribes. TCC is an Alaska Native non-profit corporation that provides health and social services …
Return to Missing Persons Main Page 46 years old • Black Hair • Brown Eyes • Alaska Native Missing since March 22, 2025 Last seen at the Water Statin in Fox on 3/22/26 CASE # AK26028930 Tanana Chiefs Conference is asking for your help in locating Arlette Fabian. Arlette went missing in the Fairbanks area. If you have any information …
DOWNLOAD FULL RFP Scope of ServicesContractor shall be responsible for providing the following services, as directed by the tribe’s contracted housing project manager and project manager:• Review the available building drawings and site inventory for material that should be on site and available for construction in the community of Allakaket• Conduct a site visit to take inventory of available material …
By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at University of Alaska Fairbanks I often make a point to photograph the stunning hanging flower baskets around Fairbanks. A few years ago, I wrote an article about Festival of Fairbanks’ baskets and other standouts. In 2025, the baskets outside of Bahn Thai Restaurant stood out to me. It took me a while to …
2026 is a major election year for Alaska, and the decisions on the ballot will directly impact our lands, our subsistence, our schools, and our future. From salmon management to healthcare access to rural education funding—these elections shape our everyday lives. When we vote, we make sure Interior Alaska is heard. We’ve Done This Before Our people have a strong …
By Niisha Walsh, TCC Tribal Social Services Manager April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, a time for communities to come together to recognize that protecting children is a shared responsibility. In our communities, children bring us together and represent the strength and future of our people and raising them has always been rooted in collective care. Elders, leaders, aunties, …
By Steve Ristow, TCC Suicide Prevention Program Manager In February 2026, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) successfully carried out its annual Ride for Life suicide prevention outreach tour, connecting with several remote communities through a wellness journey rooted in resilience, adaptability, and purpose. Originally planned as a 1,000-mile snowmachine trip, this year’s Ride for Life required flexibility as this year’s adverse …
Recognizing your relationship with alcohol and its potential harmful impacts can be difficult. During Alcohol Awareness Month, check in with yourself to see if any of the following apply. Signs of Alcohol Misuse Drinking more or longer than intended. Spending a lot of time drinking or thinking about alcohol. Loved ones or trusted friends have made comments about your drinking. …