by Doyon Foundation | Jun 1, 2018 | Language and Culture, Native Word of the Month, News and Events
Here is your June Native Word of the Month in Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa (Gwich’in)! Hai’ (thank you) to our translator, Allan Hayton. June = Vanan Ch’iighoo Naagaii = Beads Nahan łyaa naagaii haa gwiinzii k’eech’aahkaii. = Your mom sews beads really well. Listen...
by Doyon Foundation | May 30, 2018 | Educational Opportunities, Scholarships
The Alaska legislature created the Alaska Education Grant (AEG) program to provide need-based financial assistance to eligible Alaska students attending qualifying postsecondary educational institutions in Alaska. Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, the grant is...
by Doyon Foundation | May 30, 2018 | Scholarships
As a Youth Salmon Fellow, individuals will have the unique opportunity to support salmon habitat protection and the environment in the summer of 2018. With support from AYEA Program staff, fellows will provide critical youth voice through participation in visibility...
by Doyon Foundation | May 25, 2018 | Career Opportunities, News and Events
Seeking admin assistant applicants Doyon Foundation is seeking applicants for our open administrative assistant position. If you are interested in being part of a dedicated team working to support students and revitalize Doyon region languages, this could be...
by Doyon Foundation | May 25, 2018 | News and Events
Doyon Foundation will be closed on Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 29th at 8:00 a.m. Our sincere gratitude to the brave men and woman who have served and continue to serve our country. We wish you a safe and happy...
by Doyon Foundation | May 24, 2018 | News and Events, Scholarships, Student Profiles
A Doyon Foundation scholarship recipient and graduate of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), Justin Woods is the son of Marsha Woods of Fairbanks. Justin plays professional hockey as a right-handed defenseman in the ECHL with the Jacksonville, Florida-based...
by Doyon Foundation | May 23, 2018 | Career Opportunities, Language and Culture, News and Events
Doyon Foundation is pleased to announce a call for linguistics consultants and content creators for the Doyon Languages Online project. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the RFQs (request for qualifications) posted below and apply. View linguistic...
by Doyon Foundation | May 22, 2018 | Educational Opportunities, Language and Culture, News and Events
Join Doyon Foundation for the Nee’andeg’ (Tanacross) and Née’aaneegn’ (Upper Tanana) Language Gathering, to be held June 5 – 7, 2018 at the University of Alaska Fairbanks – Tok Campus from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. The three-day...
by Doyon Foundation | May 17, 2018 | News and Events, Scholarships, Student Profiles
A Doyon Foundation scholarship recipient since her undergraduate days, Jacy Hutchinson is completing a doctorate in clinical-community psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). Her mother is Dianna Merry of Fairbanks; her maternal grandparents are Renee...
by Doyon Foundation | May 14, 2018 | Alumni, Language and Culture, Language Supporters, News and Events
Doyon Foundation welcomes former student and intern Diloola Erickson as our new Doyon Languages Online II project manager! “We are thrilled to have Diloola join our team and lead this new project. This is a beautiful example of ‘growing our own’ to serve important...
