Level Up Scholarship Hours Change

The Doyon Foundation board of directors recently voted to increase the maximum hours for our Level Up scholarship. Previously, the scholarship was for non-degree-seeking students in programs, courses or trainings less than 120 hours. Now, non-degree-seeking students in programs, courses or training up to 200 hours are eligible for funding. The Level Up scholarship funds the actual course cost, up to $3,000, and students may apply year-round. Learn more: doyonfoundation.com/scholarships. •

Summer 2023 Scholarship Applications Due March 15

Thinking about summer school? We’ve got scholarships for that! Eligible students may now apply for Doyon Foundation part-time and full-time awards for the summer 2023 semester. We will award $1,600 scholarships to part-time students and $2,400 scholarships to full-time students. These are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible students, so apply early! Applications are due by Wednesday, March 15, by 11:59 p.m. AKDT. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/DFsummer2023. •

Storyteller is on Spotify!

Did you know that you can enjoy our Storyteller profile series on Spotify (or your favorite podcast platform)? Listen to our library of student, alumni, language and supporter Storyteller profiles: spoti.fi/3HXERSc. •

GRATITUDE CORNER

Maiya Anderson

Maiya Anderson, of Nikiski, Alaska, is a first-generation college student studying elementary education at Brigham Young University, while also working as a paraprofessional at an elementary school. “I love it! I recently found my love of teaching. One of my favorite aspects of teaching is making a connection with the students and helping them to understand concepts that they have a hard time with,” Maiya shared. 

In addition to her academics and career, Maiya also recently got married! “In the first couple months of our marriage, we were struggling to pay rent and afford groceries. I am incredibly and forever grateful that my university tuition was taken care of, and that I did not have to overwork myself or go into debt to pay for tuition.”                 

Watch next month’s e-newsletter for another student thank you or send your thank you note to scholarships@doyon.com. •

“In Your Words” Video Challenge

We thank everyone who submitted a video in our first-ever In Your Words Video Challenge! Congratulations to first-place winner Shondiin Mayo, second-place winner Flo-Jo Grant, and third-place winner Mildred Allen. We also invite you to watch our In Your Words Video Challenge showcase, which premiered on February 21, International Mother Language Day. Watch the showcase: bit.ly/VideoChallengeWinners. •

Introducing Doyon Languages Education

We were so pleased by the response from individuals interested in participating in our newest language project! Previously called DLO in the Classroom, we have rebranded the program as Doyon Languages Education. This new name highlights that language learning happens in and outside of the traditional classroom, both for students and teachers. We look forward to announcing the program’s first teacher cohort in March. Learn more and watch for updates: doyonfoundation.com/dle. •

MAP Hosts Quarterly Gathering

Teams from our first Mentor Apprentice Program cohort gathered in late February to share and celebrate six months of language apprenticeship. Participants discussed how they have involved family and friends in the journey so far, and brainstormed how to contribute to their language communities in the next four months. Guest speaker, Dewey Kk’ołeyo Hoffman, shared his experience with language apprenticeship and using Denaakk’e at home. We are so thankful for everyone’s ideas and supportive words, and can’t wait to meet in person again in June! Learn more about the program and watch for upcoming opportunities to get involved: doyonfoundation.com/map. •

Molly of Denali Moving Forward

Rehearsals and recording continue for our Molly of Denali project, which involves producing dubbed episodes of the popular PBS Kids’ show in two of the Native languages of the Doyon region: Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa (Gwich’in) and Denaakk’e (Koyukon). Earlier this month, our language revitalization program director, Allan Hayton, worked with actress Adriel Ginnis, who is playing Molly in the Gwich’in episode. Watch our website for more Molly updates: doyonfoundation.com. •

Save the Date for 2023 Golf Classic

Save the date for the 22nd annual Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic, which will take place Thursday and Friday, June 22 – 23, 2023, in Fairbanks! This annual event, which is our largest scholarship fundraiser of the year, offers a great time for a great cause. Stay tuned for more information, or contact 907.459.2000 (in Fairbanks), 1.888.478.4755 (toll-free) or golf@doyon.com to learn about opportunities to get involved as a golfer, sponsor or volunteer. Learn more about the event: doyonfoundation.com/mtmgc. •

22 Moments from 2022

2022 was full of moments moving us forward in our mission to provide educational, career and cultural opportunities to enhance the identity and quality of life for Doyon shareholders. 

We are pleased to share some of these moments with you in our "22 moments from 2022" highlights video: bit.ly/DF22Moments. •

Support Scholarships While You Shop

Did you know you can support scholarships while you shop? Between October and December, we earned $313.23 in donations simply because shoppers linked their Rewards card to the Foundation! Join the 60 households supporting the Foundation while they shop by linking your card to the Foundation at fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. You can search for the Foundation by name or by nonprofit number QB344. •