by Doyon Foundation | Sep 24, 2021 | Language Supporters
In the September 2021 edition of Language Journeys, LaVerne Demientieff shared her experiences of reconnecting with and learning her language, Deg Xinag, from Elders in a class at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, when she was in her early 20s. That time was a...
by Doyon Foundation | Aug 27, 2021 | Language Supporters
In the August 2021 edition of Language Journeys, Ruth Ridley shared some of the memories and experiences growing up in Eagle and learning her Native language, Hän, with her family. Over the years, Ruth has supported and uplifted her language through writing stories,...
by Doyon Foundation | Aug 25, 2021 | Language and Culture, Language Supporters, Storyteller
“The more I learn and get to converse with Elders, the more I feel fulfilled and connected to community”Annauk Olin, Language Champion Aŋayuqaaka Nuluqutaaġlu Mark Pollock-lu. Ataataaka Koonuglu Nugaġlu. Annauk Olin is the daughter of Maggie and Mark Pollock. Annauk’s...
by Doyon Foundation | Jul 30, 2021 | Language Supporters
In the July 2021 episode of Language Journeys, Bertina “Dedo’delu” Titus shared her memories of learning phrases of her language, Benhti Kenaga’, growing up in Minto. Bertina is a language learner who’s teaching her children and learning at the same time. She has...
by Doyon Foundation | Jul 21, 2021 | Language and Culture, Language Supporters, Storyteller
‘If you’re interested in learning your language, then begin today’ A speaker and instructor of Gwich’in at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), Hishinlai’ Peter is the daughter of Katherine Peter of Stevens Village and Steven Peter of Arctic Village. Her...
by Doyon Foundation | Jun 29, 2021 | Language and Culture, Language Supporters, Storyteller
“The smile on an Elder’s face when they hear you speak is the best motivation!”Rochelle Adams Shoozhrì’ Rochelle Adams oozhįį. Gwichyaa Zhee ts’à’ Tseeduu diink’eedhat. Shiyehghan naįį Angela Peter-Mayo ts’à’ Cliff Adams goovoozhrì’. Shahan Gwichyaa Zhee...
