Tanana Chiefs Conference proudly announces the appointment of Edward Dellamary, Rural Energy Specialist, as an Arctic Energy Ambassador for the Department of Energy. In this role, Edward represents the Interior region in the Arctic Energy Ambassadors Program, a collaboration between the Arctic Energy Office, the Denali Commission, and the Alaska Municipal League. The Arctic Energy Ambassadors Program aims to empower …
A recent report from the American Cancer Society has shed light on the alarming revelation that Indigenous Alaskans have the highest rate of colon cancer in the world. The report calls for increased screenings, stool tests, and follow-up care for people aged 45-49 to help curb this trend. According to TCC’s guidelines, screening colonoscopies should commence at the age of …
During the week of January 15th, Tanana Chiefs Conference’s Rural Energy Specialist, Eddie Dellamary along with members of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) held several community meetings with key public figures in McGrath. The meeting consisted of Tribal Council Members of McGrath Native Village Council, McGrath City Council, Board members of the Iditarod Area …
Brian Ridley, Tanana Chiefs Conference’s Chief, gave an important testimony at the January 31st House Tribal Affairs Special Committee. The meeting was the first for the 2024 legislative session, and centered around discussion of the importance of Alaska Native representation on state-level boards and commissions. The committee meeting was attended by Representatives Ben Carpenter, Maxine Dibert, Thomas Baker, Sarah Vance, …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, Last month, I had the opportunity to travel to the communities of Hughes and Manley to meet with Tribal Leadership and community members, learn about their priorities and share how TCC can help. I always enjoy traveling out to our tribal communities and visiting with residents. I would like to thank both communities to opening …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to announce Will Mayo as our 2024 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting keynote speaker! Will is from Rampart and Tanana and is known for his extensive leadership experience in advocating for indigenous communities. Serving as the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) President from 1991 to 1999, he played a pivotal role in …
It is time once again to select the person/persons for the Patti L. Hyslop Award. This Award is given to recognize the efforts of the village leaders in Sobriety, Healing, and keeping alive the commitment to healing that was the corner stone of Patti’s life. Patti led the sobriety and healing movement in Tanana by encouraging people to make positive …
The potlatch is an annual tradition as we close out our Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting in a good way. Join us for plenty of food, laughter, singing and dancing. We hope to see you there! Thursday, March 14th at 6:00pm at the Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall
Hosted by Tanana Chiefs Conference, join us for dinner as we honor our awardees for Employee of the Year, Foster Parents of the Year, VPSO of the Year and more! After the awards, Comedian Don Burnstick will perform stand-up comedy infused with lots of Native humor and wellness. The Honoring Dinner will be held on Wednesday, March 13th, at 6 …
Global warming is rapidly melting glaciers around the world. As a result, rare artifacts that have been frozen for thousands of years are emerging from ancient ice. Archeological remains have been found at glaciers and ice patches in Europe, South America, and Mongolia. In North America, important discoveries have been made in the Rocky Mountains, the Canadian Yukon, and Alaska. …