by Doyon Foundation | Dec 14, 2017 | News and Events, Scholarships
The family and friends of David “Burney” Dunn established a scholarship fund in his memory following his tragic death in 1994. Burney was a graduate student in wildlife biology and did his research on the relationships of lynx, hares, and habitat on the Kenai National...
by Doyon Foundation | Dec 11, 2017 | Educational Opportunities, News and Events
National American Indian Virtual Science & Engineering Fair AISES is hosting its fifth virtual science and engineering fair! Students from 5th-12th grade can participate in the NAIVSEF. There are two categories for entrants, Senior Division (grades 9-12) and...
by Doyon Foundation | Dec 1, 2017 | Language and Culture, Native Word of the Month, News and Events
Here are your December Native Words of the Month in Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa (Gwich’in) and Dihthaad Xt’een Iin Aanděeg’ (Tanacross)! Hai’ and Tsin’ee to our translators, Allan Hayton and Irene Solomon Arnold. Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa (Gwich’in) December = Ch’atsal Deegwii’in? =...
by Doyon Foundation | Dec 1, 2017 | Alumni, Donors and Volunteers, Educational Opportunities, News and Events, Scholarships
A new competitive scholarship for “aspiring young lawyers” will be available through Doyon Foundation starting in fall 2018. Doyon, Limited President and CEO Aaron Schutt and his wife, Marissa Flannery, announced the establishment of an endowment for the new...
by Doyon Foundation | Nov 29, 2017 | News and Events
Do you know an outstanding education advocate in the community who deserves recognition for their commitment? You can submit a nomination form online for the 2017 Bernice M. Joseph Education Advocate of the Year award HERE. Deadline: Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. About the...
by Doyon Foundation | Nov 22, 2017 | News and Events
The staff of Doyon Foundation wants to wish everyone a Happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. We also want to remind everyone that our office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23 – 24, for the holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday,...