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CALENDAR
OCTOBER 7
Board Candidate Application Deadline
OCTOBER 10
Indigenous Peoples Day
NOVEMBER 15
Application Deadline for Full- and Part-time Awards for Spring Semester
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Apply Now for Spring 2023 Scholarships
We continue to accept applications for Doyon Foundation scholarships for the spring 2023 semester! The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 15, 2022, by 11:59 p.m. AKDT. 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! This is also the deadline for competitive award recipients to reapply for their spring semester funding. Learn more and apply, or help us spread the word: bit.ly/DFspring2023. •
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Out and About
Our new scholarship coordinator, Alicia Kangas; our data manager, Jenna Sommer; and board member, Mariah Pitka-Jenkins attended the Alaska Native Hire Job Fair at CITC’s Nat’uh Service Center in Anchorage earlier this month. We enjoyed meeting and talking with the attendees, and hope to offer support for their future educational endeavors! •
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STORYTELLER STUDENT PROFILE
Nikki Fennimore
Nikki Fennimore took time out of her very busy schedule to talk with us for this month’s student Storyteller profile. Nikki, of Galena, is currently in her fourth year of residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Oregon Health and Science University. She will complete her training next June. Watch, read or listen to Nikki’s profile: bit.ly/NikkiFennimore. •
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STORYTELLER ALUMNI UPDATE
Diane Evans-Sommer
In this alumni update, we feature Diane Evans-Sommer, who has been a health services budget and grants manager at Tanana Chiefs Conference for the past 20 years!
Diane encourages young adults to work hard and find what makes them happy, whether it be attending college, trade school, or working at a job they enjoy! Read more: bit.ly/DianeEvansSommer. •
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GRATITUDE CORNER
Matthew Gho
Matthew Gho, of Chugiak, is not only a student pursuing his master’s of mathematics at the University of Northern Colorado – he is also a math instructor at the University of Alaska, where he helps high school students in the Middle College and ANSEP programs earn college math credits! “I appreciate Doyon Foundation’s financial support so I can continue to help students find success in earning their math credits for their chosen degrees,” said Matthew, who will graduate with his master’s degree in 2026. 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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Foundation to Take Doyon Languages Online in the Classroom
We’re taking Doyon Languages Online in the classroom! Our goal is to increase the capacity of schools in the Doyon region to teach Alaska Native languages, and provide more opportunities for students to learn their language. We’re excited to pilot the project with our partners at Effie Kokrine Charter School! This project is funded by a grant recently awarded by the U.S. Department of Education – Alaska Native Education program. Read more: bit.ly/DLOintheClassroom. •
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Rasmuson Foundation Helps Fund Molly of Denali Project
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 Molly of Denali PBS TV series in Denaakk’e and Gwich’in languages. Read more: bit.ly/DFRasmusonGrant. •
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NATIVE WORD OF THE MONTH
When learning a new word or phrase, it’s estimated that a person needs to hear/see/say it 20 times in 20 different situations. That is why consistent practice and repetition is so important for the teams in our Native language Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP). In our MAP Handbook, we provide immersion phrases (like “say that again”) to help apprentices “stay in the language” while learning with their mentors. In this Native word of the month, we share a helpful immersion phrase in each of the 10 Native languages of the Doyon region: bit.ly/Sept22NWOM. •
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Tectonic Metals Funds Resource Development Scholarships
Tectonic Metals, Inc. joined the Doyon Foundation family of donors in 2018, supporting our students with a generous financial contribution each year. The funds they donate are directed to our Level Up scholarship for non-degree-seeking students, as well as our natural resources competitive award. Read more: bit.ly/TectonicScholarship. •
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Support Scholarships While You Shop
Did you know you can support scholarships while you shop? Between April and June, we earned $342.21 in donations from Fred Meyer - simply because shoppers linked their Rewards card to the Foundation! Join the 60 households who are supporting the Foundation while they shop by linking your card to the Foundation at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. You can search for the Foundation by name or by nonprofit number QB344. Learn more: youtu.be/eBDNYHh6L74. •
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Thank You, Duck Race Supporters
A big thank you to everyone who purchased ducks in the Great Alaska Duck Race, which took place September 10 in Anchorage. Our team sold a total of $3,940 in tickets! We’ll receive 50 percent for our scholarship program, and the other half goes to support the work of Alaska EXCEL, which serves rural Alaska youth with educational programs. We are also thrilled that TWO of our supporters were winners in the race! Tammany George won the $500 second place prize and Roxanne Frank won the $250 third place prize! •
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Welcome to the Foundation Family
We are so happy to welcome Jordan Tindall (pictured left) and Alicia Kangas to the Foundation family! Jordan, a previous Doyon Foundation scholarship recipient from Fort Yukon, joined us in September as office administrator. Alicia, a Doyon shareholder originally from Ruby, started as our scholarship coordinator in August. Meet our newest team members: bit.ly/WelcomeAliciaJordan. •
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Join Our Team
Project Manager
We're growing ... again! We're looking for a project manager for our brand new DLO in the Classroom project! Applications accepted through next Sunday, October 2. Check out the job description and share it with anyone who may be interested in being an integral part of this exciting new language revitalization effort: bit.ly/DLOProjectManager. •
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Foundation Seeks Candidates for Board of Directors
We’re seeking interested and qualified candidates to serve on our board of directors! The deadline for candidates to apply is Friday, October 7, 2022, at 5 p.m. AKDT. Learn more about the opportunity to make a difference as a board member: bit.ly/DF2022Board. •
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