Storyteller Alumna Profile: Angelica Baalam

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.