By Diloola Erickson, Tribal Resource Stewardship Department Director The Tribal Resource Stewardship Department is gearing up for a packed fall and winter of hunting & fishing state and federal management meetings! If you are interested in engaging and advocating for Tribal hunting & fishing priorities or would like to learn more about ways to engage with upcoming regulation proposals, please …
By Samantha Hoskins, Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Case Manager My name is Samantha Hoskins, and I am originally from the lower forty-eight states. I moved to Fairbanks in 2021 and have been proud to call Interior Alaska my home ever since. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Fisheries, …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Last month, I had the privilege of participating in our Annual Partners Boat Trip alongside several State and Federal representatives, as well as leaders from key granting agencies. This trip took us to the communities of Evansville, Allakaket, Alatna, Hughes, and Huslia—at a time when our Tribes are facing growing uncertainties around our fiscal …
Each summer, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) hosts its Annual Partners Boat Trip—a unique opportunity to bring state and federal decision-makers directly into the heart of Interior Alaska. This year’s trip, held from July 8–10, included visits to the villages of Evansville, Allakaket, Alatna, Hughes, and Huslia. The trip builds meaningful connections between Tribal leaders, community members, and influential policymakers and …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is seeking qualified contractors to construct a new septic system for the Eagle Village Health Clinic in Eagle, Alaska. The scope of work includes installation of a new system, re-routing interior piping, and capping existing lines, in compliance with all relevant regulations. Contractors must be responsible for permits, inspections, and site cleanliness, and must coordinate access …
Request for Proposals: Solid Waste Disposal ServicesTanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed solid waste handlers to provide waste removal services at 13 locations within the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The selected contractor will be responsible for furnishing all equipment, personnel, and containers to collect and dispose of waste in accordance with all applicable regulations. Containers must …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Energy Department is currently seeking information from solar module manufacturers and suppliers to identify high-performance photovoltaic (PV) modules for deployment in seven rural Interior Alaska communities. These modules will be integrated into Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations scheduled for construction in the summer of 2026 in Tok, Fort Yukon, Ruby, Huslia, Minto, …
By Michael Gho, TCC Tribal Protection & Safety Division Director For generations, Alaska Native and Native American communities have experienced the heartbreaking and persistent crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP)—an issue that, for far too long, was overlooked by mainstream institutions. Thankfully, in recent years, this crisis has begun to receive the attention it deserves, with more agencies …
By David Atteberry, Public Safety Manager Alaska Native communities in the Interior are facing a growing crisis as fentanyl is increasingly being mixed into other drugs, leading to a devastating rise in overdoses and deaths. Once primarily linked to heroin, fentanyl is now being found in methamphetamines, cocaine, counterfeit prescription pills, and even marijuana. This alarming trend puts individuals at …