Tanana Chiefs Conference

Fort Yukon Solar Electric Project

January 8, 2020

Near the confluence of the Yukon and Porcupine Rivers in Fort Yukon, Alaska functions an 18KW grid tied solar electric system. The system was funded through the cooperative efforts of the Gwichyaa Gwich’in Tribal Government, Gwitchyaa Zhee Corporation, the Department of Energy and Tanana Chiefs Conference. In the Spring of 2015, a local five person crew installed the 72 panel …

Galena Biomass Energy Project

January 8, 2020

Replaces the Gila Interior Learning Academy (GILA) diesel heating system with a biomass district heat system.

Advocacy/Legislative Update 12.20.19

October 20, 2020January 7, 2020

ASRC leaves AFN and other corps to follow suit Well… I’m just gonna leave this here. House Impeaches Last night, on December 19, 2019, President Donald Trump became the third president to be impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives. On the first article of impeachment, the House voted 230-197 to charge Trump with abuse of power. The House voted …

HB13 & SB7

February 13, 2020January 7, 2020

Medical Assistance Work Requirement House: HB13 (link to State Bill page) Sponsor(s): REPRESENTATIVES KOPP, Jackson, Rasmussen Senate: SB7 (link to State Bill page) Sponsor(s): SENATOR MICCICHE TCC’s Stance: Support Bill Status: HB13 – (H) HSS SB7 – (S) Fin Bill Resources: Letter to Representative Letter to Senator TO ESTABLISH A WORK REQUIREMENT FOR ADULTS ELIGIBLE FOR STATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WHO …

2020 TCC Annual Convention

January 21, 2021January 6, 2020

October 13th, 2020 The TCC 2020 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors meeting, which was supposed to take place in March, was postponed to ensure the health and safety of our tribal members and employees during the pandemic. Several important elections were supposed to take place during this year’s convention including the TCC Chief/Chairman position as well as two …

CHA Spotlight – Sheena Tanner

January 3, 2020

Although Sheena Tanner resides in Missouri, she is very much rooted in Alaska. As an itinerant health aide for Tanana Chiefs Conference, Tanner works in any of the 42 villages in the TCC region where she is needed but often works in Circle. Tanner grew up in Arctic Village and left to be with her husband Michael in military service. …

TCC Bazaar – Book a Table!

January 6, 2020December 27, 2019

Book a table at the TCC Bazaar during the 2020 Annual Convention!At this time, we are currently only booking for arts and craft tables. Each vendor will have one table due to a limited amount of tables.Contact Estelle Burnham at 907-452-8251 ext. 3300 to reserve your table.

TCC Office’s Christmas Hours

January 3, 2020December 20, 2019

TCC offices will be closed Monday at 11am to Wednesday. Happy Holidays

Willow House Renovation

December 20, 2019December 13, 2019

With approval from the Executive Board, the Willow House patient hotel is undergoing a massive renovation to improve the quality of stay for those receiving care in Fairbanks. For the past year, TCC has been working with architects, engineers, interior designers, and contractors to design a massive renovation of the patient hotel. Demolition has been completed, and installation of new …

Chiefs Report Dec 2019

December 12, 2019

Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, Last month we celebrated Veteran’s Day. We would like to express our appreciation to past, present, and future service men and women for your sacrifices and dedication to our country. In addition, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones. Last October, we selected Architect of Alaska to design the CAIHC expansion. …