Here's Your February 2022 Storyteller

February 2022

CALENDAR

MARCH 4

Summer 2022 scholarship workshop

at UAF Rural Student Services

3 - 6 p.m.

MARCH 7

Our Language grant proposal deadline

Learn more and apply online

MARCH 15

Summer 2022 scholarship application deadline

Apply online at doyonfoundation.com

SCHOLARSHIPS

Apply Now for Summer Scholarships

The application for our summer 2022 scholarships is now open! We’ll award $1,600 scholarships to part-time students and $2,400 scholarships to full-time students. The application deadline is Tuesday, March 15, by 11:59 p.m. AKDT. Learn more and apply or help us share the news: bit.ly/Summer2022Scholarships. •

Have You Created Your New Account?

We recently updated our online scholarship application system to make the process as easy, simple and efficient as possible for students. All students will need to create a new online account prior to applying for future scholarships. Students can do this by visiting our website, clicking on the “student login” button on the top right side of the home page, and following the instructions for new users. Students should create their new account well in advance of the next scholarship application deadline. Learn more: bit.ly/DFScholarshipUpdate. •

STORYTELLER STUDENT PROFILE

Robyn Ludecker

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. This edition of Storyteller features Robyn Ludecker of Fairbanks. Robyn is currently attending Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree. She expects to graduate in May 2022. Meet Robyn: bit.ly/RobynLudecker. •

STORYTELLER ALUMNI UPDATE

Matt Calhoun

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 one of our alumni. This month, we are pleased to highlight alumni Matt Calhoun. Matt is an assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage and senior director at the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program. He also serves on the Foundation board of directors. Meet Matt: bit.ly/DFMattCalhoun. •

LANGUAGE

STORYTELLER LANGUAGE PROFILE

Teisha Simmons

In this Storyteller language profile, our language revitalization program director, Allan Hayton, speaks with Denaakk’e language learner, Teisha Simmons.

“My entire sense of well-being is so much better and I am just a happier person when I'm practicing my language,” Teisha shares. Read more: bit.ly/TeishaSimmons. •

NATIVE WORD OF THE MONTH

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, our February Native Word of the Month featured 11 different ways to say “I love you” in the languages of the Doyon region. We also shared a video of different speakers saying “I love you” in their languages! bit.ly/DFValentinesDay •

Language Grant

Proposals Due March 7

We are reopening the application window for 2022 Our Language grants to allow time for additional organizations to apply for funding for language revitalization projects. Grant proposals will be accepted until Monday, March 7, at 5 p.m. AKST. Please note that applicants who already submitted a 2022 proposal do not need to reapply. We encourage applications for projects that support the strategic direction of our language program. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/LanguageGrants2. •

Mentor-Apprentice Program Application Coming Soon

We will begin accepting applications for language learners and teachers interested in participating in our new Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) this spring. In preparation of the MAP application opening, we wanted to share some important information with potential mentor/apprentice applicants: bit.ly/Mentor-Apprentice. •

SUPPORT

STORYTELLER SUPPORTER PROFILE

Sarah Obed

In our latest Storyteller supporter profile, Doyon Foundation executive director Tiffany Simmons speaks with one of our alumni and loyal donors, Sarah Obed. Sarah received her bachelor's degree in American Indian Studies, and served two years in the Peace Corps before obtaining her Master's in Public Policy from the University of Michigan. She is the now the senior vice president of external affairs at Doyon, Limited. Read more: bit.ly/SarahObed. •

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