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CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 20
Doyon Foundation office closed
In observance of Presidents’ Day
MARCH 15
Application deadline for summer 2023 scholarships
Apply at doyonfoundation.com/apply
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Apply Now for Summer 2023 Scholarships!
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. •
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Spring 2023 Scholarships Awarded
For the spring 2023 semester, we were thrilled to award $546,200 in scholarships to 230 students! Our spring 2023 scholarships included 34 competitive awards, 122 full-time awards, and 74 part-time awards. Best of luck to all of our students this semester and thank you to our generous donors for their support! Learn more about our scholarship program: doyonfoundation.com/scholarships. •
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Take Our New Scholarship Quiz
We offer a range of scholarships to fit the diverse needs of our students, including competitive awards, full-time and part-time awards, Kickstart scholarships for high school students, and Level Up scholarships for non-degree-seeking students. Wondering which Doyon Foundation scholarship is right for you? Take our quick quiz to find out: doyonfoundation.com/quiz. •
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STORYTELLER ALUMNI PROFILE
Angelica Baalam
In our Storyteller profile series, we highlight the dreams, journeys and achievements of Doyon Foundation students, alumni and supporters. In this episode of Storyteller, we speak with Doyon Foundation alumna, Angelica Baalam. Angelica, of Birch Creek, graduated with her bachelor's degree in nursing from Western Governors University in spring 2022. She currently works in the urgent care department at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center in Fairbanks. Watch, read or listen to Angelica’s profile: bit.ly/AngelicaBaalam. •
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STORYTELLER ALUMNI UPDATE
Jacob Deater
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 Jacob Deater, a 2022 graduate! Meet Jacob: bit.ly/JacobDeater. •
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GRATITUDE CORNER
Aaron Conwell
Aaron Conwell, of Fairbanks, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota Morris, where he expects to graduate in 2026. In addition to his studies, Aaron is involved with his college football team, the Cougars, and hopes to try out for baseball in the spring.
“I come from a large family with a one-family income. Without the help of Doyon Foundation, it would have been impossible to attend college immediately out of high school,” said Aaron, who graduated from West Valley High School. “(The scholarship) has provided me with the opportunity to enrich my life and knowledge immensely as this is the first time I have ever lived elsewhere other than Alaska on my own!”
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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Get $5,000 for Your Language Revitalization Project
Applications for 2023 Our Language grants are now being accepted. Doyon Foundation will award $5,000 grants to support local language revitalization projects as part of our ongoing efforts to revitalize the endangered Native languages of the Doyon region. Applications are due by Friday, February 24, 2023, at 5 p.m. AKST. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/2023OurLanguageGrants. •
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Nee'aanèegn' (Upper Tanana) Course Available in Doyon Languages Online
We’re so excited to announce that a language-learning course in Nee'aanèegn' (Upper Tanana) is now available in Doyon Languages Online! ALL courses developed for Doyon Languages Online under the original grant funding are now available. Courses are accessible for free to all interested language learners; learn more and sign up: bit.ly/UpperTananaDLO. •
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STORYTELLER LANGUAGE PROFILE
Loretta Lolnitz
In this Storyteller language profile, we speak with Loretta Lolnitz, an apprentice in our new Mentor Apprentice Program who is working with her mother and mentor, Ethel Esmailka, to learn Denaakk'e (Koyukon). Watch, listen or read Loretta’s interview: bit.ly/LorettaLolnitz. •
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NATIVE WORD OF THE MONTH
Learning a language can bring up long-forgotten memories. Loretta Lolnitz, an apprentice in our Mentor Apprentice Program, is learning Denaakk’e with her mentor and mother, Ethel Esmailka. In our January 2023 Native Word of the Month, Loretta shares a word and a memory from a recent language-learning session with her mom.
Deneege bekk'uł = moose neck
Watch the video to hear the word and Loretta’s story: bit.ly/January2023NWOM. •
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Did You See Our 2022 Update?
Doyon, Limited shareholders recently received our 2022 Update in the mail with their Doyon annual report. Our update detailed Foundation activities and achievements of the past year, as well as opportunities to get involved through our scholarship program, language revitalization program, at events, as a supporter and more! Read our 2022 update: bit.ly/DF2022Update. •
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