by Doyon Foundation | Jun 11, 2018 | Alumni, News and Events, Scholarships, Student Profiles
Doyon Foundation student Shawna Hildebrand attends the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), where she’s earning a master’s degree in public administration with an emphasis in rural development. Her parents are Edith and Darell Hildebrand of Nulato. Shawna’s maternal...
by Doyon Foundation | Jun 4, 2018 | Alumni, News and Events
A Morris Thompson competitive scholarship recipient and University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) student from Wasilla, Jasmine Gilpin earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting in May 2018. Her parents are Monica and Joe Gilpin...
by Doyon Foundation | Jun 1, 2018 | Language and Culture, Native Word of the Month, News and Events
Here is your June Native Word of the Month in Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa (Gwich’in)! Hai’ (thank you) to our translator, Allan Hayton. June = Vanan Ch’iighoo Naagaii = Beads Nahan łyaa naagaii haa gwiinzii k’eech’aahkaii. = Your mom sews beads really well. Listen...
by Doyon Foundation | May 30, 2018 | Educational Opportunities, Scholarships
The Alaska legislature created the Alaska Education Grant (AEG) program to provide need-based financial assistance to eligible Alaska students attending qualifying postsecondary educational institutions in Alaska. Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, the grant is...
by Doyon Foundation | May 30, 2018 | Scholarships
As a Youth Salmon Fellow, individuals will have the unique opportunity to support salmon habitat protection and the environment in the summer of 2018. With support from AYEA Program staff, fellows will provide critical youth voice through participation in visibility...
