Rachel ReillyOn Tuesday, March 3rd, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Leadership visited the communities of Holy Cross and McGrath. The visit allowed leaders to meet with Tribal leadership and community members, provide pertainent updates, and answer Tribal members pressing questions ahead of the 2025 annual convention. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the communities of Holy Cross and McGrath for welcoming us …
The ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) took center stage during the 2025 Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Annual Convention, where a panel of advocates, leaders, and public safety officials shared their insights and personal experiences. The discussion highlighted the urgent need for awareness, policy change, and continued community support. The panel featured Elizabeth Webb, mother of missing …
Join us in celebrating and honoring the 2025 Awards honorees! All of these individuals were recognized at our Honoring Dinner during the 2025 Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting for their contributions to the safety, wellbeing, security, and success of the communities within our region. Urban Employee of the Year – Samantha Arbuckle, Health Services Dedication, innovation, and compassion …
TCC has partnered with Turbo Tags & Titles to ensure that our Tribal members have their REAL IDs by May 7,2025. Turbo Tags and Titles hosted a booth at the 2025 Annual Convention, and 187 Tribal members received their REAL IDs during the four day event. This successful event assisted Tribal members with becoming compliant with approaching regulations and removing …
Each year, resolutions are submitted for review by the TCC Full Board of Directors. These resolutions guide the direction of Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) and its employees throughout the coming year and beyond. At the 2025 TCC Annual Convention & Full Board of Directors Meeting, 31 resolutions were submitted, with 28 resolutions passing after thorough discussion and debate. Among the …
Executive Board of Directors Vice President Sharon Hildebrand, NulatoTerm: 2025-2028 Yukon Flats Representative Nancy James, Gwichyaa ZheeTerm: 2025-2028 Yukon Tanana Representative Lori Baker, MintoTerm: 2025-2028 Regional Health Board of Directors Upper Tanana Sylvia PitkaTerm: 2025-2028 Upper Kuskokwim Agnes TonyTerm 2025-2028 Interior Regional Housing Authority Seat C Kimberly Carlo, Gwichyaa Zhee Seat D Leah Woods, Tanana/Rampart Interior Athabascan Tribal College Lower …
The theme of the 2025 Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention, “Guided by Culture, Focused on Tomorrow,” resonated powerfully during this year’s keynote address. The speech was delivered by Taa’ąįį Ch’igiiontà of Arctic Village, along with his daughters, Na’ni’eezh and Ch’eelil, and First Traditional Chief Trimble Gilbert. Much of the address was spoken in Dinjii Zhuh K’yàa, the Gwich’in language, and …
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Members, Last month, we gathered for our Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors meeting under the theme “Guided by Culture, Focused on Tomorrow.” This theme reflected our commitment to honoring our traditions while working toward a stronger future for our people. We were honored to have Taa’ąįį Ch’igiiontà’ as our keynote speaker, accompanied by …
The 2025 Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting was held March 10–13 in Fairbanks, bringing together Tribal leaders, delegates, and community members from across the region to address pressing issues, hear updates from leadership, pass resolutions, and elect key Executive Board members. This year’s theme, “Guided by Culture, Focused on Tomorrow,” underscored the organization’s …
By Heidi Rader, Professor of Extension at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Honeyberries or haskaps are a unique berry. Not only that, honeyberries have a huge range in shape, size, productivity, taste, timing and evenness in how they ripen, as well as in how easy they come off the bush. The taste of honeyberries is often compared to other berries. …