By Diloola Erickson, Tribal Resource Stewardship Division Director As you may recall, Tanana Chiefs Conference’s (TCC) Tribal Resource Stewardship (TRS) team has worked closely with the National Marine Fisheries Service over the past few years on the Chum Salmon Bycatch Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This EIS has now been finalized and published in the Federal Register. To help explain this …
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, and it often develops so quietly that many people don’t know they have it until permanent vision loss has already occurred. Known as the “silent thief of sight,” glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, the vital link that carries images from your eyes to …
By David Atteberry, Public Safety Manager Each January, communities across the nation observe Human Trafficking Awareness Month. This is a time to bring attention to an issue that affects people everywhere, including right here in Interior Alaska. While trafficking is often portrayed as something that happens far away or only in major cities, the truth is that Alaska Native people, …
January Graf Rheeneerhaanjii Re-Opened to Support Youth in Need. TCC reopened Graf Rheeneerhaanjii, offering culturally grounded residential mental health support for youth ages 13–17.5. The program provides therapy, life skills, education, and cultural activities, with active family involvement and priority for TCC-affiliated youth.Read the Full Article Here. Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center Introduced Open Access Scheduling. This new system allows …
In December, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosted a Master/Six-Pack License Training in Fairbanks. The 4-day training certified participants in the legal operation of water vessels with six or fewer passengers and is regulated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). This license is essential for various types of commercial and residential boating activities, including fishing charters, sightseeing tours, and diving …
Last month, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 410 – the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025. This important legislation extends the deadline for eligible Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans—and their heirs—to apply for their federal land allotments from 2025 to December 29, 2030. Tanana Chiefs Conference has strongly advocated for this extension, recognizing the significant barriers …
By Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government Like many of our sister Tribes throughout Indian country, the Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich’in Tribal Government (GZGTG) advocates for victims of crime through funds from the Department of Justice’s Tribal Set Aside Formula Grant. Since 2018, we’ve helped over 100 survivors who’ve made the decision to begin their healing process, welcoming their choice to reclaim …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Happy New Year. I hope this season finds you well and surrounded by family and community. As we welcome 2026, I look forward to a year filled with progress, partnership, and continued strength for all of our Tribes. Together, we will keep moving forward on the issues that matter most to our people. Last …
Last month, Tanana Chiefs Conference hosted our first-ever Elders Holiday Lunch in Fairbanks—a gathering created to honor and uplift our Elders during a time of year that can often feel lonely, especially for those missing family and life back in their home village. The event welcomed Elders with a warm meal of moose soup and frybread and offered a space …
Elections List of Candidates The window for open seats at the 2026 Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting closed on Thursday, February 26th at 5:00 pm. Below is a preliminary list of candidates. Elections will take place Thursday, March 12th during the TCC Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting. Executive Board of Directors …