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CALENDAR
MAY 30
Doyon Foundation office closed for Memorial Day
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Watch Our 2022 Graduate Reception Video
We were so excited to come together both in person and virtually earlier this month to celebrate our Class of 2022 at our annual graduate reception. Graduates and supporters joined us online via Zoom as well as in person at the UAF Rural Student Services Gathering Room, where we heard from alumni speaker Dewey Kk’ołeyo Hoffman, graduate speaker
Stephanie Weter, and other graduate and alumni introductions. If you missed the live celebration, or want to watch again or share with others, check out our 2022 graduate reception video: youtu.be/vMNsvD0RPw8. •
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2022 Graduate Yearbook Now Available
Meet our Class of 2022 in this year's graduate yearbook! Our graduate yearbook features profiles on each of our 2022 gradates, including seven high school, three certificate, five associate, 16 bachelor’s, four master’s and one doctorate graduates. And don't forget our graduate video features the faces of our 2022 graduates in an inspiring slideshow. Check out the yearbook: bit.ly/DF2022GradYearbook. •
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Celebrating Our Teachers
In recognition of teacher appreciation day on May 3, we celebrated our past, present and future educators in a special video tribute. We are so pleased to be able to support their educational journeys and the important work they are doing to strengthen our communities by shaping our future leaders! Check out our teacher appreciation day video: bit.ly/DFteacherappreciation. •
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Connecting with Our Alumni
Thank you to all of the Doyon Foundation alumni who participated in our recent alumni survey. And congratulations to the winners of our survey prizes, selected in a random drawing by our scholarship program manager, Purestyn Milk, and our data manager, Jenna Sommer (pictured here with the prizes!). The winner of the $100 gift card is Amy Durny, and the winner of the iPad mini is Felisha Cooper. We have some exciting plans for connecting with our alumni in the coming months; if you’d like to be added to our alumni email list to receive the latest updates, send a message to foundation@doyon.com or call 907.459.2048. •
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Education Fair Replay Available to Watch
Did you miss our virtual education fair last month? You can still get all the great info by watching our video replay! And be sure to keep an eye on our website, social media and newsletter for invitations to upcoming education fairs, which we plan to host quarterly for middle and high school students! Learn more and watch the replay: bit.ly/DFeducationfair. •
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11 students joined us for our scholarship opportunities workshop on May 11, where we talked about scholarship eligibility, available scholarships, and the application requirements and process.
If you have questions about scholarships, get in touch: scholarships@doyon.com or 907.459.2049.
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STORYTELLER ALUMNI Profile
Kevin Whitworth
In this Storyteller supporter profile, our scholarship program manager, Purestyn Milk, speaks with Doyon Foundation alumnus, Kevin Whitworth. Kevin has spent most of his life in McGrath, graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a wildlife degree, and is now the interim executive director of the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. Read, watch or listen to Kevin’s profile: bit.ly/DFKevinWhitworth. •
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STORYTELLER ALUMNI UPDATE
Freddie Olin IV
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 one of our alumni. This month, we are pleased to highlight Freddie Olin IV: bit.ly/FreddieOlinIV. •
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GRATITUDE CORNER
Forrest Williams
Forrest Williams, of Fairbanks, is attending Western New England University, where he expects to graduate with his Master of Science in engineering management at the end of this year. “I am grateful for your contributions and look forward to demonstrating that I was a deserving candidate,” he shared. “Receiving the Doyon Foundation scholarship means that I can focus on my studies. It means that you all believe in my journey, my goals, my hopes and my dreams.” Watch next month’s e-newsletter for another student thank you or send your thank you note to scholarships@doyon.com. •
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Two New Languages Available to Learn in Doyon Languages Online
After years of hard work by our dedicated language teams, we are thrilled to announce that courses in Deg Xinag and Dihthaad Xt’een Iin Aanděeg’ (Tanacross) are now available in Doyon Languages Online! These and previously published online courses are available for free to all interested language learners. Learn more about the new courses and how to sign up: bit.ly/DF2NewDLOCourses. •
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First Cohort of Teams Selected for New Mentor-Apprentice Program
We are excited to announce that the first cohort of teams for our new Native language Mentor-Apprentice Program have been selected. The original grant funding allowed us to fund a total of 10 teams. However, with additional generous funding from the Doyon Foundation board, we are able to fully fund an additional five teams, for a total of 15 teams in our first cohort. Read more about the program and future plans: bit.ly/MAPfirstcohort •
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Learn Your Language on the Go with DLO App
Now you can learn your Native language wherever you go with the Doyon Languages Online app for both Apple and Android devices! To get started, go to your app store and search for “Transparent Language Online.” Download and login with your existing Doyon Languages Online username and password, or create a new account. Then, start learning your Native language wherever you are! Learn more and watch our video tutorial: bit.ly/DLOapp. •
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STORYTELLER LANGUAGE PROFILE
Paul Williams, Jr.
In this Storyteller language profile, Paul Williams, Jr. shares about his experience as a Native language teacher at Cruikshank School in Beaver, and his own journey as a student pursuing his Bachelor of Arts. Williams, Jr. has been teaching for 31 years, spanning two different centuries, and has taught 250 students from three generations. "I really love my job, teaching my Gwich'in Athabascan language," he says. "I believe that our students can succeed in anything they choose to do in life." bit.ly/PaulWilliamsJr •
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NATIVE WORD OF THE MONTH
Our May 2022 Native Word of the Month celebrates spring and the changes in the landscape that come with the new season. Łuu hijii. = The ice is going out in Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa (Gwich’in). A special thank you to Allan Diton Hayton for providing this month's translation: bit.ly/DFMay2022NWOM. •
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$50,000 in Grants Awarded for 2022 Language Revitalization Projects
We have selected 10 organizations to receive Our Language grant funding for language revitalization projects across the Doyon region this year. A total of $50,000 will be awarded to the 2022 recipients, including Doyon region tribal governments, tribal councils and communities; nonprofit Alaska Native organizations, societies and community groups; and Alaska Native cultural, educational and recreational organizations. Read more: bit.ly/2022LanguageGrants. •
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STORYTELLER ALUMNI UPDATE
Robin Renfroe
In this Storyteller supporter profile, we speak with Robin Renfroe, Doyon, Limited vice president of human resources and shareholder relations, and a longtime supporter of the Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic. “Morris was a great individual. As a result of his passing and the starting of the Morris Thompson golf tournament at the Doyon Foundation, it was just natural to give back. And that was Morris' philosophy all the time: give back whenever you can,” Robin shares. Read, watch or listen to Robin’s full interview: bit.ly/DFRobinRenfroe. •
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2022 Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic
The 2022 Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic will take place on Thursday and Friday, June 23 – 24, at Chena Bend Golf Course on Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks! The event was established in honor of the late Morris Thompson, president and CEO of Doyon, Limited from 1985 – 2000. Event proceeds support the Morris Thompson memorial scholarship fund, which has awarded $583,680 to 221 students since inception. There are opportunities to support the event as a sponsor or volunteer. Learn more and sign up: doyonfoundation.com/mtmgc. •
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2021: A Year of Successes for Students and Languages
2021 was a year of successes at Doyon Foundation. Increasing our scholarship award amounts. Awarding $1.3 million in scholarships. Celebrating 70 graduates. Distributing $65,000 in language revitalization grants. Growing the use of Doyon Languages Online. Receiving a grant to launch a language Mentor-Apprentice Program. Creating and sharing language-learning resources. And SO MUCH MORE! We would like share details on our efforts with you, and invite you to read our 2021 annual report or view our 2021 highlights video. •
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