2026 Tribal Court Clerk & Judge Training

On April 20th, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Public Safety and Family Services offered a Tribal Court Clerk/Judge Training as part of this year’s Annual Public Safety Summit. This experience allowed participants to learn the fundamentals of Tribal Court and to share their personal experiences with this important program.

TCC GO Celebrates Our 2026 Graduates

The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) GO Program is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating seniors across the region. Throughout their high school journeys, these students have shown dedication, resilience, and a commitment to preparing for their future through education and career exploration. The TCC GO Program congratulates all our seniors this year and wishes them continued success as …

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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons: A Call to Action in Interior Alaska

By David Atteberry, TCC Public Safety Manager Across Alaska, and especially in our Interior communities, the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) continues to affect families, villages, and public safety systems in profound ways. While national awareness has grown in recent years, the reality is that many of our communities have been living with this issue for generations. …

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2026 Denakkanaaga Elders and Youth Conference & Annual Meeting Set for June 2-4, 2026

The annual Denakkanaaga Elders and Youth Conference and Annual Meeting will take place on June 2-4 in Gwichyaa Zhee (Fort Yukon). The two-day conference will be held on June 2 and 3, with the Denakkanaaga Annual Meeting occurring on June 4. This year’s conference theme is “Upholding Our Traditional Ways to Move Forward”. “We appreciate the Gwichyaa Zhee (Fort Yukon) …

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Tanana Chiefs Conference Announces Victor Joseph as Chief Administrative Officer

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Victor Joseph of Tanana as the organization’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Victor brings decades of leadership experience, deep institutional knowledge, and a lifelong commitment to the people and communities of the Interior. Victor is a longtime leader within TCC and has served our organization and Tribes in numerous …

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Letter from the Chief | May 2026

Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, In my first two months as Chief/Chairman, I have been focused on both planning for the future of our organization and spending time with our Tribal leadership and community members to hear directly about your priorities. I am grateful for those conversations and for the opportunity to listen and learn from our people. While there …

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Advancing Tribal Justice and Public Safety Across Alaska

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 …

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2026 Graduation Photo Submissions

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 …

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Request for Proposal – Doyon Conference Room A/V Upgrade

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 …

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Request for Proposals – Construction in Allakaket

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 …

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