Posts specifically from or for the Council Newsletter
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 …
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 …
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 …
To better meet the needs of our patients, we’ve made some important updates to our Patient Travel services: New Voucher Pick-Up Location: Travel vouchers can now be picked up at Building B, front desk by the entrance during operating hours. Convenient Wright Air Location: Travel vouchers and meal tickets are also available for pick-up at Wright Air when patients land. …
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a time to focus on reducing cancer risks and improving health. For Interior Alaska Native communities, it’s an opportunity to promote wellness through proactive steps that honor our traditions. Ways to Reduce Cancer Risk Stay Active & Eat Healthy: Regular activity and a balanced diet, including traditional foods, support overall health. Avoid Tobacco & …
The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is now providing direct services to beneficiaries in Fairbanks! This expansion ensures that local families have access to essential support for their health and well-being. Here’s What the TCC WIC Program Offers: Nutrition Support: Families receive personalized nutrition counseling at least twice a year, including anemia screening to promote …
The Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center is proud to announce the launch of Open Access Scheduling (OAS), a system designed to provide quicker, more flexible access to your healthcare. With OAS, you can now schedule same-day, next-day, or same-week appointments with your Primary Care Provider (PCP). This improvement helps you see your provider faster, ensuring timely and consistent care when …
January Chief Ridley Provides Testimony at House Tribal Affairs Special Committee TCC Chief Brian Ridley testified to the House Tribal Affairs Committee, addressing the salmon crisis, subsistence funding, and Native representation, urging Indigenous knowledge integration for sustainable resource management and equitable access for future generations. Read more about Chief Ridley’s testimony here. Chief Trimble Gilbert Received National Honor First Traditional …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to announce receiving the AAAHC Bernard Kershner Innovation in Quality Improvement Award for our ‘Accelerated Hepatitis C Screening of Patient Population’ project. This award highlights our commitment to improving health outcomes for Alaska Native patients. Hepatitis C (Hep C) poses significant health challenges, with Alaska Native communities experiencing disproportionately high death rates. TCC’s initiative …