Your weekly update from Tanana Chiefs Conference—featuring news, upcoming events, highlights, and more. TCC Weekly is a short-form audio podcast produced by Tanana Chiefs Conference to keep our communities, partners, and employees informed about what’s happening across the region.
Each week, you’ll hear:
- Important updates on programs and services
- Advocacy alerts and ways to get involved
- Village visits and community highlights
- Health and wellness resources
- Opportunities for youth, Elders, and families

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New episodes are released every week and played on KRFF 89.1 FM.
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- TCC Weekly - March 30, 2026 - Ep. 40 March 30, 2026In this episode of TCC Weekly, Katina Ludecker, Workforce Development Manager at Tanana Chiefs Conference, shares important updates and opportunities from across the region. Highlights include a Small Business Training and Coaching Workshop coming to Northway for Upper Tanana Tribal members, details about the upcoming Upper Tanana Regional Job Fair, and free pre-natal breastfeeding classes […]
- TCC Weekly - March 23, 2026 - Ep. 39 March 23, 2026This week's episode is hosted by our new Chief/Chairman, Sharon Hildebrand of Nulato. Tune in to hear about Chief Hildebrand's background and stance on leadership as she begins her term. She also shares updates about the Indigenous Healing Spring Gathering, as well as invitations to join the Medical Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Program, attend the Upper […]
- TCC Weekly - March 16th, 2026 - Ep. 38 March 16, 2026This week on TCC Weekly, Chief Learning & Development Officer Tiffany Simmons recaps highlights from the 2026 Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention & Full Board of Directors Meeting.Hear updates on the newly elected leadership, powerful keynote reflections from Second Traditional Chief of Minto Andy Jimmie and Dr. Jessica Black, and addresses from regional and Congressional […]
- TCC Weekly - March 9th, 2026 - Ep. 37 March 9, 2026This week on TCC Weekly, Chief Brian Ridley shares everything you need to know about the 2026 Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting. Held March 9–12 at the 8 Star Events Center in Fairbanks, this year’s Convention brings together Chiefs, delegates, and Tribal members to reflect on the past year, set […]
- TCC Weekly - March @nd, 2026 - Ep. 36 March 2, 2026This week on TCC Weekly, we’re looking ahead to important gatherings and big decisions for our region. Learn about subregional meetings in Fairbanks, what to expect at the 2026 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting and this year's keynote speakers and executive board candidates. We also share encouraging updates on new protections for […]
- TCC Weekly - February 23, 2026 - Ep. 35 February 23, 2026In this week’s episode of TCC Weekly, Shawna Hildebrand, Tribal Development Division Director for Tanana Chiefs Conference, shares updates from across the region. Get ready for TCC’s Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting March 9–12 in Fairbanks, including the Resource Fair and Arts & Crafts Bazaar. Learn about the upcoming Domestic and Dating […]
- TCC Weekly - February 16, 2026 - Episode 34 February 16, 2026This week on TCC Weekly, Chelle Johnson shares important updates across our region — from the upcoming Annual Convention and Resource Fair in Fairbanks, to opportunities for public testimony at the Alaska Board of Fisheries meeting. Learn how you can support Youth as a foster parent, follow the Ride for Life wellness journey through our […]
- TCC Weekly - February 9, 2026 - Ep. 33 February 9, 2026This week’ on TCC Weekly, Ricardo Lenti Saint Lawrence highlights opportunities and updates across the region, including HAZWOPER certification training for hazardous waste and flood-season employment, computer skill-building classes in partnership with North Star Computing, and the opening of the 2026 Board candidacy window. Community members are encouraged to participate in upcoming TRSD testimony trainings, […]
- TCC Weekly - February 2nd, 2026 February 2, 2026This week’s TCC Weekly is read by Steve Ristow, Suicide Prevention Program Manager at Tanana Chiefs Conference. Steve highlights the upcoming Ride for Life Snowmachine Trip, a wellness-centered journey bringing resources, awareness, and connection to Interior communities.You’ll also hear important updates on the opening of the Board of Directors candidacy window, opportunities to submit public […]
- TCC Weekly - January 26, 2026 - Ep. 31 January 26, 2026This week's TCC Weekly is read by Michael Gho, Tribal Protection and Safety Director at Tanana Chiefs Conference. Michael highlights the Ride for Life Snowmachine Trip promoting community strength, resilience, and suicide prevention. He discusses Human Trafficking Awareness Month and available resources; and upcoming virtual trainings for Tribal members to prepare public testimony on fisheries […]