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 24, 2021 | News and Events, Scholarships
2021 Scholarship Award Recognition Video Premiere September 10 Join Doyon Foundation to celebrate the start of a new school year and recognize our fall 2021 scholarship recipients! Mark your calendar and plan to tune in for the virtual premiere of our 2021 scholarship...
by Doyon Foundation | Aug 13, 2021 | Educational Opportunities, Scholarships, Student Profiles
A sailor’s advice: Keep studying and stay the course A seaman on escort tugboats based in Valdez, Jordan Irwin is the son of Michael Irwin of Nenana and Veronica Lord Irwin of Yakutat. His maternal grandparents are Gilbert and Nellie Lord of Yakutat and his...
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 23, 2021 | Donors and Volunteers, News and Events, Scholarships
This year, Doyon Foundation is partnering with the Great Alaska Duck Race, which takes place in Anchorage on September 11. (Please note this duck race is separate from the Rubber Duckie Race in Fairbanks!) The event is organized by Alaska EXCEL, a nonprofit providing...
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 20, 2021 | News and Events, Scholarships
More than $130,000 raised for scholarships at June 17 event Doyon Foundation supporters came together to raise money for scholarships at the 2021 Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic, which marked the 20th anniversary of the fundraiser. After a year hiatus due to the...
by Doyon Foundation | Jul 16, 2021 | News and Events, Scholarships
We’re giving away 20 laptops to Foundation students! With the shift to virtual work, classes and social interaction over the past year, computer and online access is more important than ever. At Doyon Foundation, we know this can cause hardship for students who do not...
