Affordable Internet Access Coming to Interior Alaskan Villages

Tanana Chiefs Conference is excited to announce alongside Doyon, Alaska Communications Systems, and Alan Davidson, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, a $50.6 million grant to deliver accessible, affordable broadband internet service to several Interior rural villages. The infrastructure is expected to take two seasons to reach full implementation, in addition to planning and environmental reviews. The …

Continue Reading

International FAS Day September 9th, 2022

September 9th is International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Day. People world wide have set aside this day to commemorate the lives of those who experience the effects of alcohol consumed by their mother during pregnancy. 

Indigenous Food Sovereignty Awareness Video Series: Eva Burk from Nenana

Tanana Chiefs Conference recently comprised a video series on food sovereignty in collaboration with the First Nations Development Institute, and we are excited to begin circulating them. Each of the videos focuses on different facets of the importance of food sovereignty in Alaska’s rural villages; with common themes of cultural identity and the need to preserve the habitats of wildlife …

Continue Reading

TCC Celebrates Opening of Clinic Expansion

On July 19th, Tanana Chiefs Conference held a Ceremonial Blessing to commemorate the opening of the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center expansion, which opened its doors to the expanded services of Radiology, Laboratory, Specialty Services and Urgent Care last month. The event kicked off with an opening prayer from Dr. Rev. Anna Frank, “Open the doors of this building, let …

Continue Reading

TCC Hosts Partners Boat Trip

On June 21st-24th, Tanana Chiefs Conference hosted a partner’s boat trip, visiting the villages of Ruby, Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato and Kaltag. TCC invited representatives from several different entities to experience rural Alaska, meet tribes and develop an understanding for priorities our region faces. “TCC has been hosting these boat trips for the last several years – which originally started with …

Continue Reading

Andy Jimmie Elected as Second Traditional Chief

On June 8th, Andy Jimmie of Minto was elected as the new Second Traditional Chief of the Tanana Chiefs Conference region at the Denakkanaaga Elders & Youth Conference in Fairbanks. The role of a Traditional Chief is a life-long role that serves as an ambassador of traditional knowledge and the Athabascan culture. TCC’s previous Second Traditional Chief, Trimble Gilbert assumed …

Continue Reading

Area M Fisherman Asked to Stand Down from Fishing

Salmon drying on fish rack

Tanana Chiefs Conference and the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission signed on to an effort to ask the fisherman of Area M to stand down from fishing in order to minimize bycatch of Yukon River bound salmon. In June 2010-12, the Area M purse seine fleet voluntarily forewent participation in the first commercial salmon opening of the season to prevent …

Continue Reading

Bringing Healthcare Closer to Home

Alaska Native elders in rural Alaska are often times required to travel long distances to receive essential healthcare services. Many are required to travel from their village to Fairbanks and to Anchorage to receive basic and specialty health services. However, in July, much of this will change when Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) opens its doors to the newly expanded portion …

Continue Reading

Seeking Emerging Leaders & Youth Advisor Council

Tanana Chiefs Conference is recruiting for 10 Emerging Leaders & 12 Youth Advisor Council to represent their respective sub-region.Two will be chosen from each of the six sub-regions: Yukon Flats, Yukon Tanana, Lower Yukon, Upper Kuskokwim, Upper Tanana, Yukon Koyukuk.Those that are selected will adhere to the Athabascan Values, be fully engaged in asking questions and want to learn more …

Continue Reading