by Doyon Foundation | Nov 9, 2021 | Featured Post, Language and Culture, News and Events
Doyon Foundation hosted a virtual gathering in late September to mark the conclusion of our Doyon Languages Online II project, and acknowledge and express gratitude to the individuals involved in making it possible. This phase of the Doyon Languages Online project...
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 | Nov 3, 2021 | Featured Post, Grants and Funding Opportunities, Language and Culture, News and Events
$812,142 ANA grant will help increase proficient speakers of endangered Native languages Doyon Foundation has received a three-year, $812,142 federal grant from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) to fund a new mentor-apprentice program as part of its...
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 29, 2021 | Language Supporters
In the October 2021 edition of Language Journeys, Polly Hyslop shared some of her memories of growing up in Northway, hearing her Native language, Nee’aanèegn’ (Upper Tanana) from Elders, and eventually reconnecting with the language when she returned to Northway....
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 28, 2021 | Alumni Profiles, Featured Post, Language and Culture, Language Supporters, Storyteller
“Language learning inspires feelings of connectedness and support”- LaVerne Demientieff LaVerne Xilegg Dementieff is the daughter of the late Rudy Demientieff of Holy Cross and Alice Frank Demientieff of Anvik and Holy Cross. She was raised in Nenana and...
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 27, 2021 | Donors and Volunteers, Featured Post, Language and Culture, News and Events, Scholarships
We are so excited to introduce the Storyteller, Doyon Foundation’s new monthly e-newsletter! Each month, we will share news and opportunities from our scholarship and language revitalization programs, as well as ways to support the Foundation as a donor or...
