by Doyon Foundation | Jun 9, 2020 | Language and Culture, Native Word of the Month
We are pleased to share our June 2020 Native word of the month! Thank you to Allan Hayton for providing these Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa (Gwich’in) translations: June = Vanan Ch’iighoo (Month When the Birds Lay Their Eggs) Nihts’igwiheenjyaa = We will help each other....
by Doyon Foundation | May 26, 2020 | Language and Culture, Language Supporters, Storyteller
“Our language is the missing link to our identity” Bertina Titus is the daughter of Carol Reid of Minto and the late Carl H. Ramay Jr. of Missouri. Bertina’s maternal grandparents are Neal and Geraldine Charlie of Minto; her paternal grandparents are Florence...
by Doyon Foundation | May 14, 2020 | Language and Culture, News and Events
Anna Clock is a participant in the teacher training through the Doyon Languages Online project. She has formed a learning group with her brother, William, who is using Doyon Languages Online to learn Denaakk’e. They are the grandchildren of Regina Clock of...
by Doyon Foundation | May 13, 2020 | Language and Culture, Native Word of the Month
In our May Native Word of the Month, we are pleased to share the compilation of our recent COVID-19 campaign, featuring important reminders in our Native languages. A very special thank you to our amazing translators: Eliza Jones and Marie Yaska...
by Doyon Foundation | May 2, 2020 | Educational Opportunities, Language and Culture
From the bottom of our hearts, we encourage you to “take care” of yourself and others during this challenging time of COVID-19. Idiyił uxdiniyh. (Deg Xinag) Gwiinzii adak’ootii. (Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa/Gwich’in) Hǫǫsu’ diik’anįlta’ de’....
by Doyon Foundation | May 1, 2020 | Educational Opportunities, Language and Culture
While we are all staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to keep your mind active and body moving. We enjoy cultural activities, like sewing boots, gloves and beadwork. Here is how to say “sew” in several of our Native languages:...
