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 one-year, immersion-based language learning journey earlier this month at our first MAP gathering in Fairbanks. We invite you to meet the MAP teams!
Apprentice: Evon Peter of Vashrąįį K’ǫǫ (Arctic Village)
Mentor: Kathy Tritt of Venetie
Language: Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa (Gwich’in)
Apprentice: Samuel Alexander, Jiinin, of Fort Yukon (Gwichyaa Zhee)
Mentor: Lindberg Alexander of Fort Yukon
Language: Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa (Gwich’in)
Apprentice: Bertina Titus of Minto
Language: Benhti Kokhut’ana Kenaga’ (Lower Tanana)
Apprentice: Rita Eaglehead of Beaver and Nenana
Mentor: Debbie Tritt-Kendi of Arctic Village
Language: Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa (Gwich’in)
Apprentice: Loretta Lolnitz of Koyukuk
Mentor: Ethel Esmailka of Koyukuk
Language: Denaakk’e (Koyukon)
Apprentice: Diloola Erickson, Deloole’aanh, of Kaltag, Galena and Hoonah
Mentor: Thelma Saunders, Dekoots, of Kaltag
Language: Denaakk’e (Koyukon)
Apprentice: Teisha Simmons, Nekkeggun, of Galena, Huslia and Koyukuk
Mentor: Lorraine David, Hᵾkk’aaghneestaatlno, of Hughes
Language: Denaakk’e (Koyukon)
Apprentice: Rochelle Adams of Beaver and Fort Yukon
Mentor: Mary Fields of Gwichyaa Zhee
Language: Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa (Gwich’in)
Apprentice: Kimberly Nicholas, Me’enh Nezoonh, of Kaltag
Mentor: Lidwin Alexie of Kaltag
Language: Denaakk’e (Koyukon)
Apprentice: Georgia John of Tanacross
Mentor: Irene Arnold of Tanacross
Language: Dihthaad Xt’een Iin Aanděeg’ (Tanacross)
Apprentice: Crystal Frank of Arctic Village
Mentor: Kenneth Frank, Drizhuu, of Arctic Village
Language: Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa (Gwich’in)
Apprentice: Princess Daazhraii Johnson of Arctic Village
Mentor: Mildred Allen, Jak Tł’oh, of Arctic Village
Language: Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa (Gwich’in)
Apprentice: Patricia Alexia of Nikolai
Mentor: Michael Alexia of Nikolai
Language: Dinak’i (Upper Kuskokwim)
Apprentice: Beverly Kokrine, Netbaayaneekeelno, of Huslia
Mentor: Annie Koyukuk of Allakaket
Language: Denaakk’e (Koyukon)
Apprentice: Melissa Williams of Tanacross
Mentor: Rose Benson of Tanacross
Language: Dihthaad Xt’een Iin Aanděeg’ (Tanacross)
To learn more about the MAP program, and to access free MAP resources including our program handbook and sample lessons, visit doyonfoundation.com/map.