Daaga’ Awards Proposals Announced

The deadline to submit a proposal for Daaga’ funding was Monday, February 11, 2013 at 5 p.m. Applications were also sent out to all village council offices.

Since 1990 Doyon, Limited has awarded more than $160,000 in Daaga’ funding to Interior Native individuals and organizations to promote drug- and alcohol-free communities.

Recipients of this year’s Daaga’ Awards are listed below. Each recipient received a $3,000 award supporting their program.

Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich'in Tribal Government Spring Muskrat/Beaver Trapping
Nikolai Edzeno' Village Council Fish Wheel & Fish Camp
Kaltag Tribal Council 2013 Cultural Activities
Healy Lake Village, Mendas Cha-Ag Traditional Council Language preservation
Chalkyitsik Village Council Summer Youth Spiritual Camp
Native Villlage of Tanana Spirit/Culture Camp
Allakaket Village Council "Save our Stories and Voices"
Huslia Tribal Council Frank Attla Youth and Sled Dog Care - Mushing Program
Minto Tribal Council Minto Fish Wheel
Nenana Native Village Nenana Easter Bash Weekend

For additional information, please contact Colita Fiorenzi toll-free at 1-888-478-4755 ext. 2016 or Colita@doyon.com.