by Doyon Foundation | Dec 9, 2021 | Featured Post, Language and Culture, Native Word of the Month
Tanana River at sunset, courtesy of Allan Hayton We are into December and winter solstice is on its way, so in this month’s Native Word, we are pleased to share translations of “December” and “winter.” We’ve included the meaning of the words, where known. We hope you...
by Doyon Foundation | Nov 5, 2021 | Featured Post, Language and Culture, Native Word of the Month
In our Native languages, the names of the months aren’t just words – they describe what is taking place during that time of year. For example, November is referred to as Sooge Zo’, or marten month in Denaakk’e/Koyukon. In Inupiaq, November is Nippivik, or sunset time,...
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 13, 2021 | Language and Culture, Native Word of the Month
Our October Native Word of the Month honors Every Child Matters Day, a National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Boarding Schools, which was recognized on September 30. Residential schools impacted all Native people and the effects on our people, language and culture...
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 11, 2021 | Language and Culture, Native Word of the Month
Today is Indigenous Peoples Day, and Doyon Foundation invites you to celebrate by sharing YOUR language! In 2017, Gov. Bill Walker signed legislation recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day in Alaska. The law established Alaska as the second state in the nation...
by Doyon Foundation | Sep 14, 2021 | Language and Culture, Native Word of the Month
Nee’aanèegn’ (Upper Tanana) speaker, Avis Sam Our September Native Word of the Month comes from a set of Nee’aanèegn’ (Upper Tanana) language lessons created by Avis Sam and produced by the Yukon Native Language Centre. Dineh k’èh...
by Doyon Foundation | Aug 2, 2021 | Language and Culture, Native Word of the Month
Ethel Beck cutting fish, as seen in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeDpzAiG6XA Thank you to our speakers, sisters Ruth Ridley and Ethel Beck, for sharing our August 2021 Native Word of the Month in Hän! Ruth: Łuu gąyy nįdhänn? = Would you like some dry...
