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Rasmuson Foundation Grant Helps Fund Molly of Denali Project

Doyon Foundation extends our deep gratitude to the Rasmuson Foundation, which recently awarded a $24,600 grant to help fund our Molly of Denali dubbing project. In cooperation with WGBH Boston, we...

Welcome to the Foundation Family!

We are so happy to welcome Alicia Kangas and Jordan Tindall to the Doyon Foundation family! Alicia joined the Foundation as our new scholarship coordinator in August. Jordan (a previous Doyon...

Tectonic Metals Funds Resource Development Scholarships

Tectonic Metals, Inc. joined the Doyon Foundation family of donors in 2018, supporting our students with a generous financial contribution each year. The funds they donate are directed to our Level...

September 2022 Native Word of the Month

When learning a new word or phrase, it’s estimated that a person needs to hear/see/say it 20 times in 20 different situations. That is why consistent practice and repetition is so important for the...

Storyteller Student Profile: Nikki Fennimore

In our Storyteller profile series, we highlight the dreams, journeys and achievements of Doyon Foundation students, alumni and supporters. In this episode of Storyteller, we speak with student Nikki...

Storyteller Alumni Update: Diane Evans-Sommer

The Doyon Foundation journey doesn’t end with graduation! We are so proud of our alumni, the amazing places they have gone on to, the achievements they are making, and the positive...

New Grant to Fund Doyon Languages Online in the Classroom

Doyon Foundation is taking Doyon Languages Online (DLO) in the classroom, thanks to a grant recently awarded by the U.S. Department of Education – Alaska Native Education (ANE) program. The...

First Cohort of Teams Gather for Mentor-Apprentice Program Launch

Doyon Foundation’s new Native language Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) launched in August with the first gathering of mentor-apprentice teams. A total of 15 teams representing five languages came...

Apply Now for Spring 2023 Scholarships

The application for Doyon Foundation scholarships for the spring 2023 semester is now open, and students may apply now at doyonfoundation.com. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 15,...

Storyteller Language Profile: Meet the MAP Teams

In this Storyteller language profile, we’re excited to introduce you to the teams in our very first Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) cohort! A total of 15 mentor-apprentice teams began their...

Doyon Foundation is the private foundation for Doyon, Limited. Our work is focused in two main areas: scholarships and language, with the overall goal of improving the identity and quality of life for Doyon shareholders. Get to know more about us.

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Our Scholarships

Through our scholarship program, we are helping our students develop the knowledge and skills they need to “be the change they wish to see in the world.” Learn more about our scholarships or apply here.

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Language Revitalization

We are working to ensure the endangered languages of the Doyon region survive and thrive for future generations. Interested language learners can access online lessons for free through Doyon Languages Online. Start learning.

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