By Jolene Malemute, TCC Accreditation Manager TCC Health Services will be undergoing a re-accreditation survey by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) from April 20-22, 2026. AAAHC accreditation is a nationally recognized standard that helps ensure we continue to provide safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care. Why This Is Important Accreditation means our organization is regularly reviewed against national …
By Paul Ostbloom BSN, RN, TCC Home Care Program Manager The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Elder Nutrition Program continues its dedicated work in service to TCC Elders. Our program is committed to providing sustainable, nutritious meals that support the health and well-being of Elders throughout our region. To ensure quality and nutrition, the Elder Nutrition team carefully reviews and evaluates …
On Saturday, March 7th, the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center hosted a day with Indigenous Healers. The day began outdoors with a smudging ceremony, where participants were cleansed and then asked to set intentions for the gathering. Next, the Dene’ Eslaanh Dance Group invited everyone to join in singing and dancing—filling the atrium with movement, joy, and shared energy. Elders …
By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager TCC Public Safety officers traveled the Yukon River by snowmachine this winter to connect with communities, provide safety education, and strengthen emergency response across the region. This February, officers from the Tanana Chiefs Conference Public Safety Department completed a 675-mile snowmachine trip across the Interior, visiting nine Yukon River communities while delivering public …
Each year, resolutions are submitted for review by the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Full Board of Directors. These resolutions guide the direction of TCC and its employees throughout the coming year and beyond. At the 2026 TCC Annual Convention & Full Board of Directors Meeting, 22 resolutions were submitted, with 18 resolutions passing after thorough discussion and debate. Resolutions passed …
During the 2026 Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention, several outstanding individuals and families were recognized for their leadership, service, and dedication to strengthening Alaska Native communities across the Interior. Patti Hyslop Leadership in Sobriety Award This year’s recipients are Bruce Ervin of Northway and Connie Walker of Holy Cross. Bruce Ervin has maintained sobriety for 21 years, turning his personal …
Executive Board of Directors Chief/Chairman Sharon Hildebrand, NulatoTerm: 2026-2029 Vice President Rhonda Pitka, BeaverTerm: 2026-2028 Upper Tanana Representative Herbert Demit, TanacrossTerm: 2026-2029 Yukon-Koyukuk Representative Charlie Green, LoudenTerm: 2026-2029 Regional Health Board of Directors Yukon Flats Patricia Salmon, ChalkyitsikTerm: 2026-2029 Interior Regional Housing Authority Seat E Patricia MacDonald, Dot Lake Interior Athabascan Tribal College Upper Kuskokwim Subregion No candidates declared Yukon …
Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, I am humbly honored and grateful to have been elected as the Chief/Chairman of Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC). This is a great honor, and I will carry it with respect for those who came before us and with a strong commitment to those who will come after. I would like to take a moment to …
The 42 member Tribes of Tanana Chiefs Conference elected Sharon Hildebrand of Nulato to serve a three-year term as Chief/Chairman during the 2026 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, held March 9–12. Following the announcement of the election results, Chief Hildebrand invited incumbent Brian Ridley of Eagle to address the delegates, asking those in attendance to recognize his …