By Sean Rice, TCC Employment & Training Coordinator On April 21st and April 22nd, Employment and Training hosted a flagging class that was put on by Northern Dame Construction. During the training, Tribal members learned how to perform flagging duties and received a 4-year certificate that allows them to work as flaggers in the state of Alaska. Through this training, …
Family, Tribal leaders, community members, and staff gathered at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center on May 28 to celebrate the unveiling of the Andy & Barbara Jimmie Cancer Care & Infusion Center — a space dedicated to healing, compassion, and care for the people of Interior Alaska. The event honored the lifelong service and leadership of Second Traditional Chief …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, As summer moves across our region, many of us are spending time on the land, at camp, gathering with family, and reconnecting with the traditions that have sustained our people for generations. We are reminded by our elders that it is so important for us to continue these practices and remain grounded by our …
This June, Tanana Chiefs Conference recognized three new Community Health Aides who have completed the Basic Training requirements of the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP), marking an important milestone in strengthening health care throughout Interior Alaska. Loren Thomas will return to serve her home community of Tetlin, Chance Shank will work in his home community of Dot Lake, and Karissa …
Last week, youth from across the TCC region gathered at Nankat Liberation and Wellness Center outside of Fairbanks for the Emerging Leaders Youth Summit. The four-day summit combined leadership development, cultural learning, wellness activities, and advocacy training. Participants camped on-site and took part in a variety of hands-on workshops and discussions designed to strengthen their connection to culture, community, and …
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (June 16, 2026) — Alaska Native leaders used the national stage at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Mid-Year Convention to call on Tribal Nations across the country to stand with Alaska in protecting salmon, subsistence rights, and Indigenous ways of life. Representatives from Tanana Chiefs Conference, the Association of Village Council Presidents, the Central Council of …
To enhance staff, visitor/patient, and facility security, TCC Security is implementing a Visitor Check-In System (VisitorOS) at Chief Peter John Tribal Building. The kiosk is located at the Security Desk on the first floor of the building, and consists of a very simple touch-screen and badge printing system that issues temporary visitor passes. After approaching the kiosk, visitors will be …
Chief Sharon Hildebrand continues to participate in the Alaska Native Roundtable meetings alongside partner organizations including the Fairbanks Native Association, Doyon, Limited, Denakkanaaga, and Interior Regional Housing Authority, as well as representatives from the City of Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, and Fairbanks Police Department. The Alaska Native Roundtable meetings provide an important opportunity to share information, strengthen partnerships, coordinate …
Last month, TCC Vice President Rhonda Pitka traveled to Juneau as part of the Alaska Regional Coalition (ARC) to meet with state lawmakers and advocate for issues impacting rural Alaska communities. Chief Pitka shared the importance of supporting rural schools, protecting the Power Cost Equalization program, strengthening behavioral health services, and ensuring rural communities have access to essential services and …
In May, Chief Sharon Hildebrand and Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) staff traveled to Tanacross, Tok, and Northway to meet with Tribal leadership, community members, and local partners to learn more about the priorities and concerns impacting the Upper Tanana region. The visits provided an opportunity to strengthen relationships, listen to community voices, and better understand the needs and goals of …