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...
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 27, 2021 | Alumni Profiles, Featured Post, Scholarships, Student Profiles
“Doyon Foundation has helped me every step of the way”- Diva Velez A 2021 graduate of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), Diva Velez holds an associate degree in process technology, an applied technology program for students entering careers in oil and gas...
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 27, 2021 | Career Opportunities, Language and Culture, News and Events
Doyon Foundation has extended the deadline to apply for our open project manager position for our new language revitalization mentor-apprentice program. This is a full-time position based at our office in Fairbanks. The new close date is Friday, November 5, 2021....
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 22, 2021 | Donors and Volunteers, News and Events
CANDIDATE APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 5 P.M. AKDT Doyon Foundation is seeking interested and qualified candidates to serve on our board of directors. Board service is on a volunteer basis. The deadline for candidates to apply has been...
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 20, 2021 | Donors and Volunteers, Featured Post, News and Events
Did you know you can support scholarships while you shop? Between July and September, Doyon Foundation earned $329.93 in donations from Fred Meyer – simply because shoppers linked their Rewards card to the Foundation! Join the 52 households who are supporting...
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 20, 2021 | Featured Post, News and Events
Kim Sanders Joins Foundation Team Doyon Foundation is thrilled to welcome the newest member of our team: Kim Sanders, accounting manager. Kim began her new role at the Foundation office in Fairbanks on October 18. Kim is a graduate of North Pole High School, and...
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 19, 2021 | Featured Post, News and Events, Scholarships
Full-time students studying health-related fields have the opportunity to apply for a Doyon Foundation competitive scholarship for the spring 2022 semester! The competitive scholarships for the spring semester range from $3,500 for undergraduate students, to $4,500...
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 15, 2021 | Donors and Volunteers, Scholarships
A big thank you to everyone who purchased a duck to race in the Great Alaska Duck Race last month! This year, Doyon Foundation had the opportunity to partner with the event, which is organized by Alaska EXCEL, a nonprofit providing educational opportunities to rural...
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...
