Regional Alaska Native nonprofit serving 42 Athabascan villages in Alaska's Interior. Runs health, tribal government, natural resources, and social service programs across 235,000 square miles.
Fairbanks, AK, USA
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Bev Krupa
“She will oversee the day-to-day operations of health services and continue leading efforts to enhance patient care and service delivery. Both Jacqueline and Marilyn bring years of experience, dedication, and leadership to their new positions.”Tanana Chiefs Conference: TCC Weekly Episode 53 · Jun 22, 2026
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Bev Krupa
“Together they called on tribal nations across the country to stand with Alaska in supporting tribal stewardship, strengthening co-management efforts, protecting subsistence rights, and ensuring healthy salmon populations for future generations. The message was clear: when one tribe's way of life is threatened, it is a concern for all Indigenous peoples, and protecting salmon will require a collective voice and collective action.”Tanana Chiefs Conference: TCC Weekly Episode 53 · Jun 22, 2026
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Amanda Tritt
“Tanana Chiefs is pleased to announce that Joy Huntington has been selected as the new Director of Government Affairs.”Tanana Chiefs Conference: TCC Weekly Episode 52 · Jun 22, 2026
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Amanda Tritt
“Joy brings more than 24 years of experience in government relations, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy to her new role. She began her career working directly with tribes and tribal organizations in environmental, housing, and cultural program roles before founding a statewide communications and government relations firm. She has previously served TCC as our lobbyist, successfully leading advocacy efforts in Juneau on behalf of our members tribes. We are excited to welcome Joy to this leadership position and look forward to her contributions as we work together toward healthy, strong, unified tribes.”Tanana Chiefs Conference: TCC Weekly Episode 52 · Jun 22, 2026
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Amanda Tritt
“Youth participated in traditional activities such as moose hide tanning, fiddle dancing, plant medicine, beading, fishnet making, and more. Participants learned CPR and naloxone administration as well as gun safety. Talking circles with elders included topics like values, leadership, and advocacy. There were even special appearances by Get Out the Native Vote and Native Movement, as well as a visit from Chief Hildebrand and some of the executive board members. We are honored that our youth are preparing to step up and represent us and our traditions.”Tanana Chiefs Conference: TCC Weekly Episode 52 · Jun 22, 2026
TCC boat trip brings policymakers face-to-face with Interior village needs
Tanana Chiefs Conference's June 15-16 Partners Boat Trip carried tribal, state, and federal decision-makers into Nikolai, Telida, McGrath, and Takotna, where community members pressed their case on housing, healthcare, public safety, and infrastructure gaps.
by Alaska News13h ago1 min readAIInterior Alaska
