Celebrating Success: Leadership for Results Training Graduates

The first Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) 2024 Leadership for Results training cohort celebrated the completion of this transformative program with a graduation ceremony on June 18th. Held in Fairbanks, this intensive program spanned over seven months, empowering 24 participants from across the TCC region, including Tribal Administrators, Community Leaders, Emerging Youth Leaders, and TCC staff from across the organization. Throughout …

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CHAP Spotlight | Katrina Dillard, Northway

By Linden Staciokas If you are a village health aide, your whole family ends up being involved. Midnight call outs, out-of-town trainings, chores left undone at home when you are gone, family outings that have to be postponed if there is an emergency; all of these affect not just the health aide but also their partners and children. Katrina Dillard, …

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TCC Dental Assistant Program Celebrates Recent Graduates

By Dr. Toby Imler, DDS On June 12, 2024, the Dental Division at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center celebrated the successful completion of seven graduates from the Dental Assistant Trainee program. Begun in early 2022, this training program has proven instrumental in helping TCC meet the staffing needs of the Dental Clinic and to provide excellent care. Additionally, the …

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Letter from the Chief – August 2024

Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, In July, I had the honor of participating in a virtual consultation with the White House, where I had the opportunity to advocate for Executive Order 14112. This Executive Order is crucial as it would facilitate easier access to funding opportunities for Tribes, helping us to better serve our communities and address our needs. During …

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Biden Backs Indigenous Knowledge to Protect Alaska

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has expressed deep appreciation for the Biden Administration’s recent decisions aimed at protecting Alaska’s lands, waterways, and wildlife. These decisions represent significant steps forward in supporting Indigenous knowledge and promoting a sustainable future for the region. The Administration’s final Record of Decision (ROD) to adopt the No Action Alternative for the Ambler Road project is a …

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Biden Administration Sides with Indigenous Knowledge and a Sustainable Future for Alaska’s Land, Waterways, and Animals in Recent Decisions

The Administration’s final Record of Decision (ROD) to adopt the No Action Alternative for the Ambler Road project is a significant victory for Alaska Native communities. This decision protects one of Alaska’s most crucial watersheds, ensuring the health and vitality of entire ecosystems within the Brooks Range and Gates of the Arctic National Park. “TCC applauds the Biden Administration’s decision …

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RFQ – Upper Tanana Health Center Sprinkler System Servicing

Tanana Chiefs Conference is requesting qualified contractors to submit quotes to service the sprinkler system at the Upper Tanana Health Center located in Tok Alaska. Interested contractors are required to contact Tanna Carter via email at tanna.carter@tananachiefs.org. to register and receive an RFQ packet. Registration will close at 1:00 AST, July 12, 2024. Proposals will be due at 1:00PM AST, …

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TCC Dental Assistant Program Celebrates Recent Graduates

By Dr. Toby Imler, DDS On June 12, 2024, the Dental Division at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center celebrated the successful completion of seven graduates from the Dental Assistant Trainee program. Begun in early 2022, this training program has proven instrumental in helping TCC meet the staffing needs of the Dental Clinic and to provide excellent care. Additionally, the …

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