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 | 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...
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 | Jul 12, 2021 | Language and Culture, News and Events
After more than a year of being unable to meet in person, Doyon Foundation hosted an ANEP Language Gathering in Tok in early June 2021. The goal of the three-day gathering was to record audio for use in Nee’aanèegn’ (Upper Tanana) and Dihthaad Xt’een Iin...
