Letter from the Chief | March 2025

Dear Tribes and Tribal Members, We are excited to welcome Taa’ąįį Ch’igiiontà’ from Vashrąįį K’ǫǫ (Arctic Village) as the keynote speaker for our 2025 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting this month. Taa’ąįį is a dedicated advocate for Indigenous knowledge, language revitalization, and community well-being. He will be joined on stage by his daughters, Na’ni’eezh and Ch’eelil, creating …

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Scholarship Opportunities for Interior Alaska Students

Download Scholarship Opportunities for Interior Alaska Students for a complete list of scholarships offered to Tribal members from across the Interior.  Corporations In The TCC/Interior Alaska Campus Region Ahtna Heritage Foundation https://www.ahtna.com/shareholders/vocational-scholarship/PO Box 213Glennallen, AK 99588Phone: (907) 822-5778Email: scholarship@ahtna.netDeadlines: December 15 for Spring, July 15 for FallEligibility: Ahtna Shareholders (villages in the Ahtna region: Cantwell, Cheesh’na (Chistochina), Chitina, Kluti-Kaah (Copper …

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Request for Proposals – Louden Tribe Rooftop Solar PV, Battery Storage, and EV Charger

The Louden Tribe (Tribe) requests proposals for the award of a contract for procurement, electrical installation, commissioning, and system integration services for a rooftop Photovoltaic system, with 19.95 kW of battery storage, and level 2 EV charger at the Louden Tribal Office Building in the community of Galena, AK whose power output is integrated into the City of Galena owned …

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2025 TCC Keynote Speaker: Taa’ąįį Ch’igiiontà’

We are honored to welcome Taa’ąįį Ch’igiiontà’ as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Annual Convention and Full Board of Directors Meeting. A Neets’ąįį Gwich’in from Vashrąįį K’ǫǫ (Arctic Village), Alaska, Taa’ąįį is a dedicated advocate for Indigenous knowledge, languages, and rights, with a strong focus on the health, well-being, and sustainability of Native communities. His work emphasizes the importance …

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2025 Convention Shuttle Information

Tanana Chiefs Conference is pleased to offer free shuttle services to and from our 2025 Convention & Full Board of Directors Meeting! The shuttle will run between the Westmark Hotel and 8 Star Events Center every day of Convention, from 8 am until 8 pm.  The shuttle will run every 15 minutes between 8 am – 10 am, and will …

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Seeking Nominations for 2025 Patti Hyslop Leadership in Sobriety Award

It is time once again to select the person/persons for the Patti L. Hyslop Award.  This Award is given to recognize the efforts of the village leaders in Sobriety, Healing, and keeping alive the commitment to healing that was the corner stone of Patti’s life.  Patti led the sobriety and healing movement in Tanana by encouraging people to make positive …

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TCC Responds to Executive Orders from the Trump Administration and Their Impact on the Region

Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is closely monitoring the recent Executive Orders issued by President Donald Trump, which may influence federal programs and policies affecting Alaska Native communities and the TCC region. Every new Administration implements executive orders to set its priorities and policy direction. Each day brings new directives, including the recent announcement of an order freezing funding from federal …

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Seeking Youth Delegates for the 2025 Annual Convention

Seeking Youth Delegates Tanana Chiefs Conference Tribal Development is recruiting for six Youth Delegates to represent their respective sub-region (Lower Yukon, Upper Kuskokwim, Yukon-Koyukuk, Yukon-Tanana, Yukon Flats, and Upper Tanana). The recruitment process will be focused on professional and leadership development. Youth delegates are required to complete an application, answer a question, and attend the annual TCC Spring Subregional meetings …

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Stay Active at TCC’s Fitness Center

We are excited to announce the opening of TCC’s brand-new fitness center, located in the basement of the Chief Peter John Tribal Building. This facility is designed to support the health and wellness of our beneficiaries and TCC staff members. The fitness center offers limited open access hours to accommodate both patient-only times and open access times: Patient-Only Access: Reserved …

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Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center Patient Updates

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. …

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