Storyteller by Doyon Foundation

Doyon Foundation

Welcome to Storyteller: a profile series highlighting the dreams, journeys, and achievements of our students, alumni, and supporters. Presented by Doyon Foundation. See more Storyteller profiles at www.doyonfoundation.com/storyteller

  1. Storyteller Language Profile: Loretta Lolnitz

    01/29/2023

    Storyteller Language Profile: Loretta Lolnitz

    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.

    23 min
  2. Storyteller Alumna Profile: Angelica Baalam

    01/29/2023

    Storyteller Alumna Profile: Angelica Baalam

    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.

    20 min
  3. Storyteller Language Profile: Anna Clock

    12/27/2022

    Storyteller Language Profile: Anna Clock

    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.

    30 min
  4. Storyteller Alumnas Profile: Patrick Tanner

    12/19/2022

    Storyteller Alumnas Profile: Patrick Tanner

    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.

    10 min
  5. Storyteller Alumna Profile: Helena Jacobs

    11/29/2022

    Storyteller Alumna Profile: Helena Jacobs

    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.

    18 min
  6. Storyteller Language Profile: Susan Paskvan

    11/29/2022

    Storyteller Language Profile: Susan Paskvan

    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.

    38 min
  7. Cathy LeCompte / AVTEC - Storyteller by Doyon Foundation

    10/15/2022

    Cathy LeCompte / AVTEC - Storyteller by Doyon Foundation

    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.

    8 min
  8. Nikki Fennimore - Storyteller by Doyon Foundation

    09/28/2022

    Nikki Fennimore - Storyteller by Doyon Foundation

    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.

    18 min
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Welcome to Storyteller: a profile series highlighting the dreams, journeys, and achievements of our students, alumni, and supporters. Presented by Doyon Foundation. See more Storyteller profiles at www.doyonfoundation.com/storyteller

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