By Robert Sattler, Senior Archaeologist / Environmental Quality Analyst Several federal land and resource managing agencies are planning a Sentinel Landscape initiative that covers the central and eastern areas of the TCC region. The program would be funded through a collaboration between the Department of Defense, Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, and Federal Emergency Management Agency. The initiative …

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By David Atteberry, Public Safety Manager Human trafficking of Alaska Native women is a growing concern, especially as many are lured to large cities in search of better opportunities, only to face exploitation. These women often leave their rural communities for employment, education, or to escape poverty, but their isolation and limited resources make them vulnerable to traffickers. Traffickers exploit …

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By Mitchell Shewfelt Sr., TCC Housing Department Manager Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Housing Department was selected by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for the second year in a row amongst 40 other regional HIP providers throughout Alaska to speak at the annual BIA Providers Conference held every December in Anchorage. Housing program manager Floyd Green represented TCC giving a …

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By Lauren Wise, TCC PharmD Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is a common virus that affects the lungs. RSV starts in the fall and peaks in the winter, alongside other infections such as the flu and COVID-19. RSV is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or from direct contact such as by touching a doorknob or kissing an …

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Did you know that TCC – Purchased Referred Care (PRC) will pay for Lifeline Services in Fairbanks and in the Villages provided through Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Auxiliary? Lifeline is a 24-hour assistance system designed for individuals who live alone or are home alone. It provides urgent or emergency support in situations such as falls, feeling unsafe, or physical disabilities. All …

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Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to announce the appointment of two exceptional individuals to leadership roles within the Tribal Government and Client Services Division. These appointments reflect TCC’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public safety, Tribal protection, and community wellness. Michael Gho – Tribal Protection and Safety Director Michael Gho steps into the role of Tribal Protection and Safety Director, …

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by Matt Glover, Broadband Program Manager TCC’s broadband program is committed to expanding reliable, high-speed internet to villages across Alaska’s interior. With critical federal support, we’ve secured substantial grants—including $4.5 million from the NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) and $65 million from the USDA ReConnect Program for projects throughout the TCC region. These funds will support broadband development in …

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By Brian McKenna, Project Lead Tanana Chiefs Conference is collaborating with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on a project that combines traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and biological sampling to enhance our knowledge base and understanding of Humpback Whitefish in the Upper Koyukuk River region. This project is funded …

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The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Annual Convention recently took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, bringing together Tribal leaders and representatives from across the country. Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) actively participated in the event, with Chief Brian Ridley, members of the Executive Board, and representatives from the Emerging Leaders program—Mackenzie Englishoe (Gwichyaa Zhee), Robert Pilot (Nulato), and Natalie Newman …

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