Join Us in Celebrating American Heart Month

Many think of February as a time for kindling romantic relationships, but this month, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invites us to shore up all of our relationships at home, at work, and in our communities to support our Heart Health. Did you know that people who have close relationships at all of these levels tend to …

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2024 TCC Annual Convention & Full Board of Directors Meeting

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting, set to take place March 11 to 14 at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks. The theme for this year’s convention is “One People, One Voice,” emphasizing the significance of unity and the collective strength that emerges when we work together. As indigenous …

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Louden Tribe 1.5MW Solar PV Install

This RFP is for a 1.5MW Solar PV installation in Galena, Alaska targeted for Construction spring 2024. This RFP covers Racking and solar panel installation and supply work.  Proposals must be received by the Louden Tribe, P.0. Box 244, Galena, Alaska 99741 or at the Tribal office located in Galena, Alaska 99741, by 5:00 p.m., local time on Sunday February …

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Request for Quotations – Solar Panel

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is soliciting quotes for the purchase of Solar Panel Modules to be packaged and shipped to final destination in North Pole, Alaska 99705. Questions regarding this solicitation, including requesting the RFQ documents, shall be emailed to Cortnie Doan at cortnie.doan@tananachiefs.org   All questions must be submitted prior to close of business January 24th, 2024. The final …

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Request for Proposals – Natural Resource Policy Analyst

SCOPE OF WORK: Tanana Chiefs Conference, Tribal Resource Stewardship invites qualified and experienced individuals that would be able to review proposals that protect tribal hunting and fishing practices. The qualified individual will be able to examine, analyze and summarize proposals and data as well as explain proposals and data in laymen terms. This individual will also help Tribal advocates develop …

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Commissioning of Solar PV & Battery System in Manley Hot Springs

By Edward Dellamary, Rural Energy Specialist In the chilly month of December, the commissioning of a cutting-edge solar photovoltaic array with a capacity of 207.9 kW DC and a robust Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) boasting 289 kWh took place in the picturesque town of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska. This initiative marks a significant stride towards sustainable energy solutions in …

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TCC Leadership Development Cohort 1 Kick-Off

By Tiffany B. Simmons, Chief Learning and Development Officer We are excited to announce that TCC hosted the first Leadership Development Cohort on December 12-14. Participants from the villages of Healy Lake, Nulato, Hughes, and Ruby and from programs across TCC participated in the first Cohort. Participants created individualized leadership goals and plans. They also developed skills to address issues …

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Community Aide Spotlight: Jordyn James – Dot Lake

By Linden Stackiokas You might not think of being a health aide as the a family business, but it is for Jordyn James of Dot Lake. Her grandmother, Hazel, and her mother, Sera, were both health aides, so from her earliest years, Jordyn became familiar with the meanings of many medical terms. She also witnessed both the privileges and the …

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2023: A Year in Review

February 2023 In February, Alaska Native Subsistence Users throughout the State walked out of the Alaska Board of Fisheries (BOF) Meeting after the Board failed their statutory obligation to prioritize subsistence harvest by voting not to adopt Proposal 140. “The Board’s actions this week will not deter TCC or our Tribes from continuing to do everything we can to ensure …

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White House Tribal Nations Summit

Interior Alaska made a significant mark at the 3rd Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit, hosted by the Biden administration, which emphasized the region’s commitment to advancing Tribal interests on the national stage. Chief Nancy James of Gwichyaa Zhee contributed to the discussions by participating in a panel titled ‘Protecting Tribal Homelands in the Era of Climate Change.’ Her insights …

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