by Doyon Foundation | Dec 28, 2020 | Scholarships, Student Profiles
“Goals influence all of your decisions” A software developer based in North Pole, Shane Derendoff is the son of Cece Derendoff-Nollner and Francis Nollner, both of Huslia. His maternal grandparents are Angeline Happy and Richard Derendoff, both of Cutoff-Huslia....
by Doyon Foundation | Dec 28, 2020 | Donors and Volunteers, Language and Culture, Scholarships
It’s the holiday season and the end of the year is quickly approaching, making it a great time to make a gift to Doyon Foundation. Not only can you take advantage of possible charitable giving tax deductions (speak with your tax advisor), you will also be supporting...
by Doyon Foundation | Dec 27, 2020 | Donors and Volunteers, Scholarships
The New Year is almost here, which means it is nearly the start of Pick. Click. Give. season! As you complete your 2021 PFD application, we encourage you to consider making a Pick. Click. Give. pledge to Doyon Foundation. These dollars go directly to our general...
by Doyon Foundation | Dec 8, 2020 | News and Events
Alumni survey prize winner Charlotte James (left) with Jennifer Mayo Shannon of Doyon Foundation A big “thank you” to the 90 Doyon Foundation alumni who completed our short alumni survey this fall and were entered to win prizes! And congratulations to all of our...
by Doyon Foundation | Dec 2, 2020 | News and Events, Scholarships
Watch our 2020 Fall Scholarship Award Recognition video! At Doyon Foundation, we look forward to our scholarship award ceremony every year, but this year we had to do things a little differently to keep everyone safe. However, we still believe it is important to...
by Doyon Foundation | Dec 1, 2020 | Language and Culture, Native Word of the Month
Photo courtesy of Allan Hayton Baasee’, thank you, to our speaker Eliza Jones for sharing our December 2020 Native Word of the Month in Denaakk’e. Huyh = Winter Huyh neets do’ots’en’. = It is coming to mid-winter. For more translations, view our Native word of...
by Doyon Foundation | Nov 30, 2020 | Scholarships, Student Profiles
“Doyon Foundation helped me have a more secure future” Kiana Vondra is the daughter of Vanessa Vondra of Two Rivers and Jason Vondra of North Pole. Kiana is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where she’s a member...
by Doyon Foundation | Nov 27, 2020 | Donors and Volunteers, News and Events
As you begin your holiday shopping, consider a gift that will offer benefits for years to come. A gift to Doyon Foundation will provide financial assistance to students pursuing their educational goals, which will set them on a successful course for the rest of their...
by Doyon Foundation | Nov 25, 2020 | Language and Culture, Language Supporters, Storyteller
“My language is my worldview” An assistant professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), Polly Hyslop is of Dineh (Athabascan)-Scottish heritage from Northway and her language is Née’aaneegń (Upper Tanana). Polly is the daughter of Polly (Demit) Hyslop of...
by Doyon Foundation | Nov 24, 2020 | News and Events
As we enter into this season of gratefulness, we wanted to share a heartfelt “thank you” for your support of our students and language revitalization program this year – and always. Our office will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 26 and...
