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.
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 …
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. …
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) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at University of Alaska Fairbanks I often make a point to photograph the stunning hanging flower baskets around Fairbanks. A few years ago, I wrote an article about Festival of Fairbanks’ baskets and other standouts. In 2025, the baskets outside of Bahn Thai Restaurant stood out to me. It took me a while to …
2026 is a major election year for Alaska, and the decisions on the ballot will directly impact our lands, our subsistence, our schools, and our future. From salmon management to healthcare access to rural education funding—these elections shape our everyday lives. When we vote, we make sure Interior Alaska is heard. We’ve Done This Before Our people have a strong …