Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has been hearing the concerns from our Tribes and Tribal members regarding potential federal funding cuts, including reductions to federal grants and Medicaid. These changes will impact Tribal Health Organizations like ours that rely on these funding sources to provide essential services to our Tribes and beneficiaries. Our priority has always been, and will always be, …
During the February 2025 North Pacific Fisheries Management Council (NPFMC) meeting, Tribal leaders and advocates from across the State stood together to demand immediate action to address the ongoing salmon crisis. The meeting focused on new bycatch management measures for chum salmon in the Bering Sea pollock fishery, drawing strong Tribal testimony from across regions with leaders and advocates from …
Kim Taylor, TCC Pharmacy Technician, has been awarded the Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award by the Alaska Pharmacy Association. For nearly 20 years, Kim has provided exceptional service to six subregional clinics and 39 villages, expertly managing remote medication dispensing, inventory, and emergency transport. Her dedication, problem-solving skills, and leadership make her an invaluable asset to Chief Andrew Isaac …
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By Linden Stackiokas Amber Demit-Albert is one of those lucky people who knew from an early age just what she wanted to do with her life: work in the medical field. At first, she thought this would mean becoming a nurse. Then she saw the opening for a health aide in Northway, the village where she was raised and still …
March is National Nutrition Month, making it the perfect time to focus on the importance of eating together as a family. If you’re concerned about what your child eats—or doesn’t eat—the solution might be as simple as gathering around the dinner table. Family meals provide more than just nourishment; they create a supportive environment where children learn healthy eating habits, …
TCC Family Services & Support is partnering with Turbo Tags and Title for REAL IDs / Driver’s licenses. The deadline for REAL IDs for domestic flight travel (travel anywhere within the U.S.) is May 7, 2025. You may think you don’t need one, but you do. There is NO COST for Tribal members! Visit the Turbo Tags and Title booth …
Alaska Native people have the highest rate of colon cancer in the world. To fight this, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) urges Alaska Native adults to start screening at age 40—five years earlier than national guidelines. Colon cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the U.S., but it can often be prevented with regular screening. The disease usually starts as …
The Emerging Leaders have been actively working to empower youth and create meaningful change in their communities. Over the past few months, they have engaged in leadership development, policy discussions, and cultural initiatives to further their mission of uplifting the next generation. Youth Leadership in Action In January, the Emerging Leader Youth Advisory Council met in Fairbanks to discuss key …