In this Storyteller language profile, we speak with Loretta Lolnitz, an apprentice in our Mentor Apprentice Program who is learning Denaakk’e (Koyukon) with her mentor and mother, Ethel Esmailka. For more Storyteller episodes, visit doyonfoundation.com/storyteller.

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. For more Storyteller episodes, visit doyonfoundation.com/storyteller.

In this Storyteller language profile, our language revitalization program director, Allan Hayton, speaks with Doyon Foundation alumna, Lingit language teacher and Denaakk’e language learner, Anna Clock. For more Storyteller episodes, visit doyonfoundation.com/storyteller.

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 alumnus and Fairbanks business owner, Patrick Tanner. For more Storyteller episodes, visit doyonfoundation.com/storyteller.

In this episode of Storyteller, we speak with Doyon Foundation alumna and former board member, Helena Jacobs. Helena, originally from Ruby, now lives in Anchorage with her husband and children. Helena double majored in anthropology and Spanish, and also received her Master’s in Public Policy. She is now a co-founder of the Alaska Native Birthworkers Community. For more Storyteller episodes, visit doyonfoundation.com/storyteller.

In this Storyteller language profile, we have the honor to speak with Denaakk’e language advocate, teacher and learner, Susan Paskvan. Susan worked with the Yukon-Koyukuk School District for 19 years, retiring earlier this year as the Native language coordinator. Susan was previously a member of the Doyon Foundation staff and was also integral to the development of Doyon Languages Online. For more Storyteller episodes, visit doyonfoundation.com/storyteller.

In this Storyteller supporter profile, we speak with Cathy LeCompte, director of the Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward. For more Storyteller episodes, visit doyonfoundation.com/storyteller.

Nikki Fennimore took time out of her very busy schedule to talk with us for this 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. For more Storyteller episodes, visit doyonfoundation.com/storyteller.

In this Storyteller supporter profile, we speak with Tony Reda, founder, president and CEO of Tectonic Metals, a generous Doyon Foundation donor. “For me as an individual but also as a CEO and founder of Tectonic Metals, I love supporting local. We've chosen to hang our hat in Alaska so all our projects are situated in Alaska, predominantly on Doyon land. So having our work directly impact the communities that we operate in is extremely important. Doyon Foundation was just a natural fit for a multitude of reasons,” Tony shared. For more Storyteller episodes, visit doyonfoundation.com/storyteller.

In this Storyteller profile, we speak with Megan Key, who is both a Doyon Foundation scholarship recipient and a long-time supporter of the Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic. For more Storyteller episodes, visit doyonfoundation.com/storyteller.