by Doyon Foundation | Nov 29, 2022 | Alumni, Alumni Profiles, Featured Post, Storyteller
In our Storyteller profile series, we highlight the dreams, journeys and achievements of Doyon Foundation students, alumni and supporters. In this episode of Storyteller, we speak with Doyon Foundation alumna and former board member, Helena Jacobs. Helena,...
by Doyon Foundation | Nov 29, 2022 | Featured Post, Language and Culture, Language Supporters, Storyteller
In this Storyteller language profile, we have the honor to speak with Denaakk’e language advocate, teacher and learner, Susan Paskvan. Susan worked with the Yukon-Koyukuk School District for 19 years, retiring earlier this year as the Native language coordinator....
by Doyon Foundation | Nov 28, 2022 | Featured Post, Language and Culture, News and Events
Doyon Foundation is pleased to announce several opportunities to be involved in our new DLO in the Classroom project. These are paid, contract positions. Interested individuals should respond by Friday, December 30. Novice Teacher Cohort: We will contract with...
by Doyon Foundation | Nov 28, 2022 | Alumni, Alumni Profiles, Featured Post, Storyteller
The Doyon Foundation journey doesn’t end with graduation! We are so proud of our alumni, the amazing places they have gone on to, the achievements they are making, and the positive differences they are having in their communities. Each month, we feature an update on...
by Doyon Foundation | Nov 23, 2022 | Featured Post, Language and Culture, Native Word of the Month
Our November 2022 Native Word of the Month features a video clip from our upcoming Storyteller language profile on Denaakk’e teacher, Susan Paskvan. Dot’aanh? = What is he/she/it doing? “It’s a good word to know for language learners because you can ask ‘what is the...
by Rachel Grenier | Nov 23, 2022 | Featured Post, Language and Culture, News and Events
Doyon Foundation is happy to welcome Petey Roach, our DLO in the Classroom project manager. “I greatly admire Doyon Foundation’s dedication to their region by connecting children with their ancestral languages,” she said. “I look forward to working closely with...
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 26, 2022 | Alumni, Alumni Profiles, Featured Post, Storyteller
The Doyon Foundation journey doesn’t end with graduation! We are so proud of our alumni, the amazing places they have gone on to, the achievements they are making, and the positive differences they are having in their communities. Each month, we feature an...
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 17, 2022 | Featured Post, Storyteller
In our Storyteller profile series, we highlight the dreams, journeys and achievements of Doyon Foundation students, alumni and supporters. Profiles are available to read, watch and listen. In this Storyteller supporter profile, we speak with Cathy LeCompte, director...
by Doyon Foundation | Oct 11, 2022 | Alumni, Featured Post, News and Events
Doyon Foundation is pleased to announce its new executive director: Mariah Pitka-Jenkins. Pitka-Jenkins, who has served on the Foundation board of directors since 2019, stepped into the role effective October 1. “Doyon Foundation is pleased to welcome Mariah...
by Doyon Foundation | Sep 30, 2022 | Donors and Volunteers, Featured Post, Language and Culture
Doyon Foundation extends our deep gratitude to the Rasmuson Foundation, which recently awarded a $24,600 grant to help fund our Molly of Denali dubbing project. In cooperation with WGBH Boston, we are working to translate, rehearse and record four stories from the...
