Doyon, Limited

Doyon,LimitedAugust 2016 | Volume 47, No. 8

Doyon, Limited is excited to welcome Northern Laundry Services, LLC to the Doyon Family of Companies. Northern Laundry Services (NLS) is wholly owned by Doyon, Limited and will open in Fairbanks, Alaska this fall.

As the only commercial laundry facility operating in Fairbanks, NLS will offer several services including personal bulk drop-off laundry and commercial wash, dry,

fold, package and delivery services.

Jordan Sanford is serving as the general manager for NLS after transitioning from her role as executive assistant to Doyon’s president and CEO earlier this year. Sanford joined Doyon in 2010 as an intern and was later hired in the shareholder records department.

The Doyon, Limited board of directors is seeking qualifi ed individuals who want to serve on the Doyon board. To be eligible, a candidate must be a voting Doyon shareholder who is at least 18 years of age.

There are fi ve director seats, each with a term of three years, up for election. Shareholders will vote to fi ll the seats at the March 2017 Doyon annual meeting, which will be held Friday, March 17 in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Current directors whose terms expire at the March 2017 annual meeting are Georgianna Lincoln, Esther McCarty, Victor Nicholas, Pollack (PJ) Simon, Jr. and Orie G. Williams.

To be listed as a candidate in Doyon’s proxy materials, the interested shareholder must complete a board candidate

application. The application will be available beginning Tuesday, September 6 at www.doyon.com.

Doyon must receive completed forms no later than 5 p.m. AKDT on Monday, October 10. Please note that this is an application receipt deadline and not a postmark deadline. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the board candidate information form online at www.doyon.com. Applications may also be emailed to legal@doyon.com, or mailed or hand-delivered to Doyon, Limited, Attn: Legal Department, 1 Doyon Place, Suite 300, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701-2941.

For more information or to obtain a board candidate information form, please contact the Doyon legal department at 1-888-478-4755 ext. 2177 or legal@doyon.com.

Subsidiary News: Northern Laundry Services Joins Doyon Family of Companies

Candidates Sought for 2017 Board Member Election

2 Message to Shareholders

3 Back-to-School Fairs

3 Get Out the Native Vote

4 Shareholder of the Year

4 Dialogue with Doyon

5 Youth Artwork Contest

6 Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic

7 Doyon Utilities Summer Hires

8 Canyon Village Land Conveyance

8 Military Appreciation Book

8 Doyon Utilities Employment

9 Stock Will Prize Drawing

9 Address Updates

10 Shareholder Spotlight: Firefighting Academy

11 Daaga’ Awards

11 Doyon in the Community

12 Condolences

12 Calendar

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Communications

President & CEOAaron M. Schutt

communications@doyon.com

Doyon, Limited1 Doyon Place, Suite 300Fairbanks, Alaska 99701-2941

Phone 907-459-2000Fax 907-459-2060Toll-Free 1-888-478-4755

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Dear Shareholders,

It has been a busy summer here at Doyon, just as I’m sure it was busy for many of you. Thankfully, we were blessed with a better salmon fi shing season than the past several years.

We’ve had a lot going on with our businesses, but I have also been able to participate in events that have given me the opportunity to see many of you. It was good to connect with many of our Elders and youth in June at the Denakkanaaga conference held in Hughes. The community did a great job of hosting us. It was worthwhile to listen to the concerns of the Elders and youth, particularly with the current state of Alaska’s budget. In addition, the 16th annual Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic was held in June. Our staff put on a great tournament and we raised a lot of money for Doyon Foundation’s Morris Thompson Competitive Scholarship Fund.

Doyon’s business environment remains similar to what we reported in June. The oil fi eld environment in Alaska is still weak, but we are in a better place than many other oil fi eld companies in the state. We recognize that the employment opportunities for our employees, and in particular our shareholder employees, have not been at the level of the past few years and that impacts many families throughout our region. Thankfully, because of our strong reputation and the good work of our employees, we have been able to retain a signifi cant amount of work.

In June, we announced our partnership with Cook Inlet Regional, Inc. (CIRI) in our exploration efforts in the Nenana Basin. We’re thrilled to have CIRI as a partner.

Our oil fi eld services companies, Doyon Drilling, Doyon Remote Facilities & Services and Doyon Universal Services, were busy maintaining the drill site and camp to drill a third well, Toghotthele #1, to explore for oil and gas in the Nenana Basin. Many of

our shareholders working on the project said they appreciated being able to work in the Interior and to be around trees, unlike working on the North Slope.

Drilling in Nenana concluded a few weeks ago. At this time, we are not free to share more detailed information about the results of the well. Since CIRI became our partner, we are not able to share information as freely as when we were the 100 percent owner of the project. This practice is common in oil and gas exploration, especially when there are multiple investors.

One important item I want to encourage you to participate in is this year’s local, state and national election process. Doyon, in collaboration with Tanana Chiefs Conference, Fairbanks Native Association, Interior Regional Housing Association and other community volunteers, is once again very involved with Get Out the Native Vote (GOTNV) efforts. If you haven’t done so already, I encourage you to register to vote and to participate in your state’s primary election and the general election on November 8. The Interior GOTNV group recently participated in Denakkanaaga and World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, and launched their summer slam series with a picnic and free-throw contest. GOTNV will sponsor a summer concert and baseball tournament, participate in the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in October, and host a candidate forum in November. Please check out the GOTNV article in this newsletter for further details.

Thank you for your continued support of Doyon, our family of companies and employees. I wish you much success in your subsistence efforts the remainder of the summer and the fast-approaching fall season.

Sincerely,

Aaron M. Schutt President and CEO

August 2016

Walter “Wally” Carlo | Chair

PJ Simon, Jr. | Vice Chair

Miranda Wright | Treasurer

Christopher Simon | Secretary

Jennifer Fate

Erica Frankson

Jerry Isaac

Georgianna Lincoln

Esther M. McCarty

Victor Nicholas

Brian Ridley

Sonta Roach

Orie G. Williams

Message to Shareholders

Board of Directors

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Shareholder News

Doyon, Limited will host a Back-to-School Fair for shareholders in the Anchorage and surrounding areas on Thursday, August 25 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the new Nuka Wellness and Learning Center on the Alaska Native Medical Center Campus, located at 4085 Tudor Centre Drive in Anchorage, Alaska.

Join Doyon for food, door prizes and free backpacks for the kids – just in time to head back to school! Children must be present to receive a backpack and prize winners must be present to win.

Doyon will also have staff from several departments present to visit with shareholders regarding job and training opportunities, updating addresses, and records and stock will information.

A Fairbanks back-to-school event took place Saturday, August 6 in the Doyon, Limited Chiefs Court. Hundreds of shareholders were present to participate in informational activities, tour the building, and win door prizes.

In addition to the backpack giveaways at the Anchorage and Fairbanks Back-to-School Fairs, Doyon will also be providing backpacks to students in several villages throughout the region. Similar to Christmas is for Kids, Doyon will rotate the villages that will receive backpacks for the kids. This year, the villages that will receive backpacks and school supplies are Kaltag, McGrath, Nikolai, Tanana and Shageluk.

For questions regarding the event, please call 907-459-2000 or email beetust@doyon.com.

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Join Doyon for Anchorage Back-to-School Fair

Are You Registered to Vote?

The 2016 Get Out the Native Vote (GOTNV) initiative is in full swing with the primary election dates fast approaching! There was a great turnout at the GOTNV Summer Slam Series picnic and free-throw contest on July 22 at Kiwanis Park in Fairbanks. The next event that GOTNV will be hosting is the Fifth Annual Interior Men’s Fast Pitch, which will be held August 6 – 7 at the South Davis Ball Park in Fairbanks. For more information about this event, email gotnv@doyon.com.

The community is also invited to the upcoming GOTNV Summer Slam Concert, Healing Circle, in Fairbanks on September 2. The event will be held in conjunction with Azreal Entertainment and features Supaman, Samuel Johns, Drezus, and Bishop Slice live. Watch for more information on the GOTNV and Doyon, Limited Facebook pages and GOTNV webpage at www.doyon.com/gotnv as the event date nears.

Visit voterregistration.alaska.gov for easy voter registration in Alaska. To check voter registration status or update information, visit myvoterinformation.alaska.gov. For those outside of Alaska, look up your state Division of Elections website for more information.

In this year’s Alaska primary election, both state and federal seats are up for election. Alaskans will vote on replacing all 40 state House of Representatives seats, 10 of the 20 state Senate seats, one of two U.S. senators (currently held by U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski), and the U.S. representative (currently held by U.S. Rep. Don Young). To see a sample ballot and check whether the state representative or senator for your district is up for election, visit www.elections.alaska.gov/ei_sb_2016_primary.php.

Upcoming State of Alaska Primary Election Dates:

August 6 – Application deadline for absentee voting by mail

August 15 – Application deadline for absentee voting by electronic transmission, 5 p.m. AKDT

August 16 – Primary election, polls open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

For more information on voting in Alaska, visit www.elections.alaska.gov or contact GOTNV by phone at 907-459-2000 or email GOTNV@doyon.com.

Get Out the Native Vote!

“I am very excited to be a part of Doyon’s newest business subsidiary,” Sanford said. “Not only is this a great opportunity for the community and surrounding businesses, it’s an exciting employment opportunity for our shareholders who reside in Fairbanks.”

NLS aims to deliver high quality and cost effective

laundry services in a clean and customer service-oriented environment. The company looks forward to serving a diverse mix of businesses in the Interior and surrounding areas.

Job opportunities for NLS are posted to www.doyon.com.

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Shareholder News

Shareholder of the Year Nominations Due August 31

Do you know an outstanding shareholder? Consider nominating him or her for a Doyon, Limited 2017 Shareholder of the Year Award! The nomination deadline is Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at 5 p.m. AKDT.

Nominations can be made online from the Shareholder of the Year webpage at www.doyon.com. A printable version of the nomination form can also be found on the Doyon website.

The awards recognize outstanding Doyon shareholders nominated for their exemplary characteristics and exercise of traditional Native values. The Doyon board of directors present the awards each year at the Doyon annual meeting of shareholders. Read about the 2016 Shareholder of the Year Award recipients on the Doyon website.

Nominations are currently being accepted for the following awards:

• The Hannah Paul Solomon Elder of the Year Award recognizes an Elder, age 55 or older, who has devoted his or her life toward the betterment of Alaska Natives. The award is named in honor of the late Hannah Paul Solomon, who dedicated her life to teaching the younger generation traditional ways.

• The Chief Andrew Isaac Leadership Award recognizes a person age 35 or younger, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities. The award is named in

honor of the late Chief Andrew Isaac, who emphasized the importance of education for youth to become leaders of tomorrow.

• The Daaga’ Community Service Award recognizes a community or individual who shows strong commitment, competence and sensitivity in helping others to make their community a healthier and safer place to live, and whose accomplishments have directly affected Alaska Natives.

• The Doyon Citizen of the Year Award recognizes a person who has demonstrated leadership, strong commitment, competence and sensitivity in the educational and cultural survival of Alaska Natives. Recipients may be chosen for contributions in the fi elds of health or education, maintenance of a traditional lifestyle, or for the example they set as parents.

• The Richard Frank Military Service Award recognizes a veteran or active service member in good standing of any of the military service branches who has demonstrated strong leadership qualities in service to our country and commitment to fellow Alaska Natives and/or military families.

Please note that Doyon discourages nominations received from family members such as parents, spouse, signifi cant other, child, sibling or grandparent.

For more information, please contact shareholder outreach at 459-2127 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 ext. 2127 (toll-free) or outreach@doyon.com.

Know an Outstanding Shareholder?

The schedule for this winter’s round of Dialogue with Doyon meetings has been set by the Doyon, Limited shareholder relations committee. The meetings, which will be held between October 2016 and January 2017 in Alaska and Washington, will take place in:

• Allakaket on October 4, 2016 • Koyukuk on October 11, 2016• Tanana on October 26, 2016• Beaver on November 3, 2016• Anchorage on January 20, 2017• Seattle, Washington on January 28, 2017

The annual Dialogue with Doyon meetings provide an opportunity for shareholders to learn more about current Doyon Family of Companies goals and shareholder opportunities, and to ask questions and share thoughts and concerns about Doyon with board members, senior

management and staff. At the meetings, shareholders are also able to update records information, including address changes, stock wills and direct deposit.

Each year, Doyon includes visits to different rural areas of Alaska as part of the meeting schedule. In addition to the meetings, Doyon takes the opportunity to give presentations and speak with local students. At these meetings, students are able to learn about the Doyon Family of Companies, ask questions and learn about future opportunities with Doyon.

Look for additional announcements about Dialogue with Doyon, including meeting times and locations, in the Doyon newsletter and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more information, please contact shareholder outreach at 459-2127 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or outreach@doyon.com.

Dialogue with Doyon Meetings Announced

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Shareholder News

Submissions Due October 7

Doyon, Limited is now accepting youth artwork and applications for the 2016 holiday artwork contest. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 7 at 5 p.m. AKDT.

The holiday artwork contest is open to Doyon shareholders and shareholder direct descendants between the ages of 5 – 17. Please note the submission requirements:

• Artwork must be original.

• Submissions may be painted, hand-drawn, photography or digital.

• Photographs must be submitted as a high-resolution JPEG, with a minimum of 300 dpi.

• Digital artwork must be submitted as a PDF, with a minimum of 300 dpi.

• Submissions should feature a holiday theme and represent Doyon’s mission and values, which can be found at www.doyon.com.

• A completed application, including parent/guardian signature, must also be submitted. The application/permission form and offi cial rules are available at www.doyon.com.

• Doyon must receive all entries by 5 p.m. AKDT on Friday, October 7.

• Materials may be emailed to communications@doyon.com, or mailed or delivered to Doyon, Limited, Attention: Holiday Artwork Contest, 1 Doyon Place, Suite 300, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701.

Winners will be selected and notifi ed via telephone by Friday, October 14. The grand prize winner will have their artwork featured on the 2016 Doyon holiday card and will also receive a 16 GB engraved iPad mini. The second-place winner will receive art supplies and a $50 gift card, and the third-place winner will receive art supplies.

Last year, 15-year-old Audrey Schick of Juneau, Alaska won the contest with her beautiful digital artwork created using Adobe Photoshop CC and the Wacom Intuous Tablet. The artwork featured her great-grandmother, grandmother and her mother in an outdoor holiday theme.

For more information, offi cial contest rules or to obtain a permission form/application, please visit www.doyon.com or contact the Doyon communications department at communications@doyon.com, 459-2124 (in Fairbanks) or 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free).

Youth Invited to Enter Holiday Art Contest

Doyon, Limited 2016 Holiday Card Artwork Contest

Application & Parent/Guardian Permission Form

Please complete and return this form, along with artwork submission, by Friday, October 7, 2016 at 5 p.m. AKDT. � e o� cial rules are posted at www.doyon.com.

______________________________________________Artist’s First & Last Name

_______________________Date of Birth (M/D/Y)

______________________________________________Address

______________________________________________City/State/ZIP

______________________________________________Phone

______________________________________________Email

______________________________________________School

______________________________________________Parent/Guardian Name

______________________________________________Phone

I have read and fully understand and will comply with the rules and conditions of this contest. I understand that all entries submitted will be displayed to the public with my full name and I relinquish all claims to any and all bene� ts derived from the reproduction of this work.

______________________________________________Signature of Artist Date

______________________________________________Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Date

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6 August 2016

The sun was shining, golf balls were fl ying and scholarship funds were growing at the 16th annual Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic, which took place June 16 and 17 at the Chena Bend Golf Course on Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks. The two-day event included a skills tournament and reception and Calcutta on Thursday, and the golf tournament and banquet on Friday.

Doyon Foundation and Doyon, Limited thank the 120 golfers, 50 sponsors and over 50 volunteers who came out to support this year’s event, which raises money for the Morris Thompson Competitive Scholarship Fund. The fund was established to support college students exhibiting the qualities most admired in the late Morris Thompson – vision, dedication to excellence, exemplary leadership and integrity. To date, the fund has made it possible to award 678 Morris Thompson competitive scholarships totaling $710,680. Last year alone, the Foundation awarded 10 of these competitive scholarships totaling $58,000.

“These scholarships are only made possible by the generosity of our supporters. Many people came together to organize and participate in this event to make it a success, and we are very grateful for the support,” said Doris Miller, Doyon Foundation executive director.

The skills tournament on Thursday featured three events – a putting contest, longest drive contest and chipping contest. Winners of those contests are listed on the Foundation website, www.doyonfoundation.com.

At the Thursday evening reception and Calcutta, guests bid on a variety of attractive live auction items, as well as on the golfer team they thought would win Friday’s tournament. They also heard from two Morris Thompson recipients – alumni speaker Aaron Roth and student speaker Krysten Walker, who each shared about what Doyon Foundation’s support has meant.

“Looking back on it now, I think it was my greatest accomplishment while I was in school,” Roth said of his scholarship. “(Doyon Foundation) was always there. I could

always count on them. They were a constant. That level of support and predictability is invaluable to a student,” added Roth, who graduated in 2013 with degrees in fi nance and management and later got a job with a Doyon subsidiary.

“When I started my freshman year at Stanford, my Doyon Foundation scholarship meant that I could spend time getting settled into campus instead of spending 30 hours a week at a campus job … When I started my sophomore year, my Doyon Foundation scholarship meant that I could be president of my sorority … Going into my junior year, my scholarship meant that I could stay on campus for the summer and work on launching the redesigned Stanford Law School website … And now, entering my senior year, Doyon Foundation means so much more. With the help of Doyon Foundation, I will be graduating on time and debt-free next spring,” said Walker, who will receive a bachelor’s degree in science, technology and society from Stanford University.

On Friday, there was a three-way tie for fi rst place in the golf tournament. Congratulations to team 21 (Milo Griffi n, Glen Anderson, Anand Vadapalli and JP Hoff), team 24 (Todd Vincelette, Antone Contento, Jay Sadler and Avery Thomas), and team 25 (Rick Boyles, Tom Walsh, Scott Jepsen and Joe Marushack), as well as to the winning Calcutta team buyers Sophie Minich and Aaron Schutt. Find a full listing of the tournament winners at www.doyonfoundation.com.

While amounts are still being tallied, preliminary estimates indicate the event raised nearly $80,000. The total amount will be announced on the Foundation website, blog and social media channels once fi nalized.

Interested sponsors and golfers are encouraged to mark their calendars for the 2017 golf classic, scheduled for Thursday and Friday, June 22 and 23 in Fairbanks.

For more information on the Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic or Doyon Foundation scholarships, please visit www.doyonfoundation.com or contact 907-459-2048 or foundation@doyon.com.

Driving for Success at 2016 Fundraiser Golf Classic

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Doyon Utilities, LLC (DU), a subsidiary of Doyon, Limited, provides utility services on Fort Wainwright, Fort Greely and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson under a 50-year contract with the Department of Defense. The company recently welcomed the following shareholders as new summer hires:

Jeff Oates, Coal Ash OperatorJeff Oates is from Fairbanks and is the son of Eli and Bernice Aragon. Prior to working with DU, he gained experience as an equipment operator and boiler repairer, which helped him acquire the coal ash operator position.

Oates said he looks forward to gaining a better understanding of working in the power plant and with the coal crew. He hopes the experience from working with DU will help him further advance his career.

Barbara Simon, Fort Wainwright Central Heat and Power Plant Trainee Barbara Simon is the daughter of Velma Schafer and Anderson Simon, Sr. from the village of Allakaket, Alaska. Prior to starting with DU, Simon received a Third Class Boiler License from the University of Alaska Anchorage, Third Class Stationary Engineer License from the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers, Inc., basic electricity training, and basic fi rst aid CPR training. Her training and experience provided the skills needed for the DU position.

Simon, who is a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302, said she looks forward to learning more about the coal plant operation. She enjoys working at DU because everyone is friendly and willing to teach her what they know about the tasks at hand. She also said the position will help her build her resume.

Tod Kozevnikoff, Utility Fitter TraineeTod Kozevnikoff is the son of Wilfred C. “Toddy” Kozevnikoff and Lou Ann Stickman from Tanana, Alaska. Prior to starting as the utility fi tter trainee at DU, Kozevnikoff worked with Doyon Drilling, where he worked his way up to the sewer plant operator position.

Kozevnikoff said he enjoys working with the DU team and hopes to fi nd a permanent position at the company.

Dylan Gavora, Utility Fitter TraineeDylan Gavora is a lifelong Fairbanks resident and the son of Steven Gavora and Maria Zaveral. Gavora had no formal training in utilities when he took a summer position at DU three years ago. Today, he considers himself competent with all tasks he’s assigned in this position.

“I hope to gain further understanding and knowledge of the utility systems that we all rely on,” Gavora said. “This job has given me good insight on how to interact with coworkers, which would serve me well in a managerial capacity in the future.”

When asked what he enjoys most about his job, Gavora said, “I enjoy learning new aspects of the job from my experienced coworkers and interacting with them on a daily basis.”

Vinson Druck, Utility Fitter TraineeVinson Druck is the son of Peter and Agnes Druck from the village of Chalkyitsik, Alaska. Prior to DU, Druck was a welder helper with his Local 375 Union.

Druck hopes the experience gained from his position as a utility fi tter trainee will help him expand his knowledge and assist with eligibility for future opportunities within DU. He added that he’s “enjoying the new knowledge gained within the utility industry.”

Nita Esmailka, Administrative InternNita Esmailka is the daughter of Charles Esmailka, Sr. of Nulato, Alaska and Tonya Esmailka of Chiloquen, Oregon. Prior to this internship, she worked as a barista, a driver and a certifi ed EMT, and said one of her strengths is her ability to adapt and learn new skills.

“This internship has been a great opportunity to learn how to adapt to ever-changing situations in a professional environment,” Esmailka said.

Kaylyn Hale, InternKaylyn Hale, daughter of Greg and Sonya Hale, was the DU administrative intern from 2012 to 2015, and is currently fi lling in for the front desk coordinator as a summer intern. She said she looks forward to using this opportunity to continue developing her career skills and becoming a better employee every day.

Hale’s favorite thing about her internship is “being able to work with such friendly and professional people.”

Mandy Sellin, Accounting InternMandy Sellin, daughter of Kathleen Moses and Morris Lynus, is from Allakaket. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus in accounting and is excited to gain experience in her fi eld.

In her internship, Sellin looks forward to “getting actual experience. It’s a lot different than just learning in school.”

HR/Shareholder Outreach Update: Doyon Utilities New Summer Hires

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In June 1976, Canyon Village’s Kian Tr’ee Corporation fi led its land selection with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) pursuant to section 14(h)(2) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) for conveyance to the Native group. Canyon Village was recognized by Congress as a Native village subject to ANCSA, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs certifi ed Kian Tr’ee Corporation as the corporation for Canyon Village. Due to a series of federal actions, however, the Gwich’in people of Canyon Village have been denied their aboriginal land claims provided by ANCSA for over 40 years.

According to Delma Fields, First Chief of Canyon Village, “Canyon Village was established in 1958 on the banks of the Porcupine River in northeast Alaska by our extended family of Gwich’in people.” The members of Canyon Village continue to view their lands as important for supporting family and traditions. Canyon Village members have long advocated for their land selections and have yet to be granted claims to the land they selected in 1976.

Today Kian Tr’ee is one of two certifi ed Native group corporations in Alaska that has neither a conveyance nor a pending conveyance arranged by special legislation or negotiation. “As our Elders pass on, it’s imperative that we keep our connection with the land to continue our heritage for the sake of our children, grandchildren and future generations,” said Fields.

Doyon is currently working with Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s offi ce and with representatives of Canyon Village to support conveyance of these land selections. In May, Sen. Murkowski introduced the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Improvement Act of 2016 (S. 3273), which provides language requiring the secretary of the Interior to convey land to to Kian Tr’ee. Also included in the act is language amending ANCSA to provide Alaska Native Vietnam veterans eligibility to receive an allotment.

Doyon continues to support and advocate for the progress of S. 3273 and will provide updates as it moves through the Senate for passage. Updates will be provided in the Doyon shareholder newsletter.

For more information, please contact Sarah Obed, Doyon’s vice president of external affairs, at 459-2000 (in Fairbanks), 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free) or obeds@doyon.com.

Doyon and Canyon Village Support Final Land Conveyance Authorization

Shareholder News

8 August 2016

Clifton Jonas and others work to build a bridge in Canyon Village in March 2003. Photo courtesy of Delma Fields

Doyon, Limited will recognize shareholders who are currently serving or have previously served in the armed forces by featuring them in a new edition of the Doyon Military Appreciation Book. See the previous edition of the book at www.doyon.com.

Doyon shareholders who are active duty, reservist or veteran status are encouraged to submit their name and photo to be included in the book. The deadline to make a submission is December 30, 2016 at 5 p.m. AKST.

Shareholders who previously submitted their name but who would like to add a photo to their listing are welcome to do so at this time.

To be recognized in the Military Appreciation Book, please visit the Doyon website, www.doyon.com, to complete a form online or download a printable version. For more information, contact shareholder outreach at 907-459-2127 or outreach@doyon.com.

New Military Appreciation Book Individuals interested in a career with Doyon Utilities (DU) are encouraged to review employment opportunities and apply for open positions on the Doyon, Limited website at www.doyon.com.

All applicants must be able to access military installations and have a clean driving record. All employees are subject to pre-employment and quarterly random drug testing. Additionally, many positions with DU require technical and/or vocational certifi cates through the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

For more information about Doyon Utilities, visit www.doyonutilities.com. To see employment opportunities and to apply for open positions, visit www.doyon.com.

Want to Work with DU?

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Quarterly Cash Prize Drawings

Doyon, Limited is holding quarterly cash prize drawings as part of an effort to increase the number of shareholders with current stock wills and addresses on fi le! Each quarter, Doyon will award one $300 cash prize, one $200 cash prize, and fi ve $100 cash prizes to shareholders who have a valid stock will and correct mailing address on fi le with Doyon.

Shareholders who already have a stock will and current address on fi le with Doyon will automatically be entered in the drawing. Shareholders who need to complete a stock will or update an address should contact the shareholder records department at 1-888-478-4755 ext. 2040 (toll-free), 459-2040 (in Fairbanks) or records@doyon.com.

To assist elderly or homebound shareholders, Doyon is making house calls this summer within the Fairbanks and surrounding area. Home visits can be arranged by contacting the records department using the contact information listed above.

The fi rst quarterly cash prize drawing took place on June 30, 2016. Congratulations to the following winners:

• Patrick W. Adams, Sr., $300

• Renee Paniptchuk, $200

• Joanie Kalmakoff, $100

• Charlene C. Fisher, $100

• Tiffani Pearson, $100

• Candace D. Clark, $100

• Gordon I. Mitchell, $100

Additional drawings will take place September 30, 2016, December 30, 2016, and March 30, 2017.

For more information, contact shareholder records at 1-888-478-4755 ext. 2040 (toll-free), 459-2040 (in Fairbanks) or records@doyon.com.

It Pays to Have a Stock Will

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Completing a stock will is important to ensure that shares are transferred according to the shareholder’s wishes and that their descendants inherit their shares. Following are defi nitions of some common terms related to wills and transferring shares:

Stock Will: A stock will enables shareholders to legally pass their Class A, B and D shares on to whomever they wish. This is accomplished by completing the will on the back of the stock certifi cate or completing the Doyon Testamentary Revocation of Disposition, which is another form of stock will.

General Will: A general will completed with another agency or attorney may be taken into account when passing on an individual’s shares to heirs, if Doyon shares are specifi cally mentioned in the general will or if it contains a residual clause.

Intestacy: Shareholders who do not have a will, either stock or general, will have their shares distributed by the Alaska State Laws of Intestacy. This means the shareholder’s closest relative(s) will receive their shares.

Life Changes: Life changes, such as marriage, birth, death or divorce, affect both stock and general wills. Doyon recommends that shareholders review and, if necessary, update their stock will every three to fi ve years.

Validating: Validating a stock will is as important as completing it. If a stock will received by Doyon’s shareholder services department proves to be invalid, a copy of the invalid stock will, along with reasons for its lack of validity, will be returned to the shareholder. Doyon will also send a blank correction form to complete. If a corrected stock will form is not returned, the shares may not be transferred to the person(s) designated.

Gifting: This is an option for shareholders who own Class A, B or D shares. There are specifi c family members to whom a shareholder may gift their Class A, B or D shares. Specifi c family members are eligible to receive shares as a gift under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).

What’s a Stock Will and Why Do I Need One?

Shareholders who have changes to their phone, email or mailing address are asked to contact the Doyon, Limited records department by calling 459-2040 (in Fairbanks) or 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free), or by emailing records@doyon.com.

Current contact information is important as it enables shareholders to receive dividends and distributions, tax

forms, newsletters, information on the annual meeting and board election, and other Doyon notices in a timely manner. In addition to a valid mailing address, shareholders are strongly encouraged to provide an email address.

In addition to updating addresses with Doyon, shareholders should update their mailing addresses with the United States Postal Service at www.usps.com.

Records Address Change and Updates Reminder

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By Leona LongPublic Information Offi cer, University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Rural and Community Development

As Alaska was still gearing up for fi re season, eight Doyon, Limited shareholders were among the 24 wildland fi refi ghters who attended the 2016 Alaska Advanced Wildland Firefi ghting Academy at Lost Lake Camp.

“I have been fi refi ghting since 2008 and came to the academy to learn advanced fi refi ghting and leadership skills,” said Derek Haven Williams, a cadet from Allakaket, Alaska, who is part of the Yukon Fire Crew. “I would recommend the academy to all fi refi ghters because it helps you move up and get more qualifi cations on your red card.”

Some of these cadets came to the academy to learn advanced wildland fi refi ghting and leadership skills so that they can help make their village fi refi ghting crews stronger.

“I came to the academy to get more experience in the fi re world, because I enjoy going out on fi res,” said Eli Jay Sam, a cadet from Huslia, Alaska. “Now I can go back to my home village and show them what it is like to be part of an organized fi re crew, so we can become a stronger crew.”

Academy graduates who are Doyon shareholders include Kyle Allen of Tok, Shane M. Christo of Anchorage, Rich Freireich of Grayling, Clinton David Huntington of Tok, Andrew Runkle of Nikolai, Eli Jay Sam of Huslia, Daniel Thomas of Fairbanks, and Derek Havin Williams of Allakaket.

The two-week academy is run like a wildland fi re incident. Firefi ghters began their day at 6 a.m. with exercise, including pushups on gravel or hikes carrying 45-pound packs, and continued with classwork or fi eld exercises until 9 or 10 p.m.

“The academy was great,” said Rich Freireich, a cadet from Grayling. “We learned from some of the best and I learned a lot of invaluable information. I just moved back to the village. We have a lot of young fi refi ghters. I am taking the knowledge I gained from the academy to help them become

a more effi cient and cohesive crew.”

Cadets learned advanced fi refi ghting and leadership skills in the classroom and hands-on fi eld training. They learned how to use portable pumps and water, wildland fi re chainsaws, helicopter protocol, using maps and GPS for basic land navigation, air operations, leadership skills and safety. Cadets were awarded a University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) occupational endorsement in wildland fi re science at the end of the academy.

“As a former Chief of Vashraii K’oo (Arctic Village), I understand the challenges facing our tribes and rural communities and the importance of a strong local workforce,” said Evon Peter, UAF vice chancellor of rural, community and Native education. “Our community partnership with the Alaska Division of Forestry is especially important because we are working together to help build stronger village fi re crews that are in direct line of defense to protect and help save their village and other surrounding communities.”

The 2016 academy was made possible through a partnership between the Alaska Division of Forestry and the College of Rural and Community Development’s wildland fi re science program. For the fi rst time, sponsors, including the Alaska Division of Forestry, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Doyon, Tanana Chiefs Conference, Chugachmiut, Alaska Fire Service and the U.S. Forest Service, helped offset the costs to operate the academy.

“Maintaining the academy is important to Alaska’s resident recruitment pool,” said Tom Kurth, fi re and aviation program manager for the Alaska Division of Forestry. “We have seen a reduction in funding available through the state of Alaska, so we have built partnerships with agencies and Native organizations that share our commitment to Alaska. Without the help of these organizations, the academy may not be possible in the future.”

The generosity of these sponsors provides cadets with transportation, lodging and meals during the academy.

“Doyon, Limited is committed to investing in our shareholders,” said PJ Simon, vice chair of the Doyon board of directors. “Sponsoring the 2016 Alaska Advanced Wildland Firefi ghting Academy is just one way that Doyon helps build capacity among our shareholders. We are proud of our shareholders who graduated from the academy. These young men learned advanced wildland fi refi ghting and leadership skills that will help strengthen our region’s village fi re crews.”

Find information on the academy at www.uaf.edu/rural.

Shareholder Spotlight: Firefighting Academy Builds Strong Firefighters

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Shareholder News

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Doyon, Limited was pleased to be involved with several important community events this summer.

ANSEP Students Tour Toghotthele #1 with Doyon PresidentOn June 25, Doyon President and CEO Aaron Schutt hosted Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) students on a tour of the Toghotthele #1 well in Nenana. More information about ANSEP can be found at www.ansep.net.

Community Meet and GreetsIn the past two months, Doyon records department staff members have traveled to Kenai, Wasilla and Juneau to meet with Doyon shareholders and help them get their stock wills and other shareholder records information up to date.

GOTNV Summer PicnicCandidates, community leaders and residents gathered at Kiwanis Park in Fairbanks on July 22 for the Get Out the Native Vote (GOTNV) Summer Slam Series picnic and free-throw contest. GOTNV is a non-partisan effort to engage Alaska Natives, shareholders and tribal members in the voting and election process.

2016 World Eskimo-Indian OlympicsDoyon is proud to be a sponsor of the 2016 World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO). The event was held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks from July 20 – 23.

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ANSEP students pose in front of the Toghotthele #1 well as part of their tour of the exploration well.

$3,000 Grants Available to Support Drug- and Alcohol-Free Projects

“Get up, move, do something!” This is the meaning of the Athabascan word Daaga’ and the spirit of the annual Doyon, Limited Daaga’ Awards, which provide grants to programs and projects that promote healthy, clean and sober Alaska Native communities.

Proposals for the 2016-2017 Daaga’ Awards will be accepted until the deadline of Friday, January 6, 2017 at 5 p.m. AKST. Applications are available at www.doyon.com.

The proposed projects should support the values of the Daaga’ Awards, which include contributing to the healing that lies within the local people, utilizing the strength of traditional values, and encouraging programs that integrate spiritual, social and economic needs of the communities.

A limited number of awards are available. Proposals may be granted up to $3,000 per funding period. The awarded amount is dependent on the number of proposals received and the need of the program as described in the application and supporting materials.

Applicants may not always receive the full $3,000. For this reason, Daaga’ should be considered supplemental funding and not be the only support sought when funding a program.

For more information, please contact shareholder outreach at 1-888-478-4755 (toll-free), 459-2127 (in Fairbanks) or outreach@doyon.com.

Get Up, Move, Do Something with Daaga’ Awards

Doyon shareholders Amber Vaska and Erica Meckels stand with WEIO participant, Autumn Ridley, in their winning spots for the scissor jump. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Peltola Vaska

The Daaga’ Awards helped fund the Allakaket Culture and Language Camp last summer.

Wally Carlo, Doyon board chairman, encourages picnic participants to vote.

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August 2016

Condolences

Adlai R. Alexander, 61, Fort Yukon, AK

Mary A. Avessuk, 73, Barrow, AK

Zelma Axford, 67, Tanana/Stevens Village, AK

Harlan N. Barton, 86, Boulder, CO

Aubrey W. Beasley, Jr., 33, Galena, AK

Grafton L. Bergman, 85, Fort Yukon, AK

Margaret M. Carroll, Sr., 86, Fort Yukon, AK

Carrie A. Conrad, 51, Aniak, AK

Melvin Dickson, Sr., 82, Anchorage, AK

John G. Evan, 64, Nenana, AK

Mildred Evans, 71, Tanana/Fairbanks, AK

Thomas A. Evans, 63, Rampart, AK

Gregory Hagberg, 63, Anchorage, AK

Nora G. Hale, 49, Anchorage, AK

Christine S. Hamme, 60, Willow, AK

Edwin Henry, 75, Huslia, AK

Sally G. Herron, 76, Anchorage, AK

Arnold De Heus, 89, Flat, AK

Lorraine M. Honea, 96, Ruby, AK

Lenora A. Jackson, 58, Juneau, AK

Elsie M. Johnson, 86, Ellensburg, WA

Sophie M. Koeblin, 69, Fairbanks, AK

Belinda D. Martin-Trejo, 48, Fort Yukon, AK

Annie H. Merritt, 68, Fairbanks, AK

Macar J. Nevzuroff, 65, Anchorage, AK

Marjorie T. Nicholson, 63, Savoonga, AK

Pamla K. Schreiner, 50, Minto, AK

Leah R. Sommer, 18, Tanana, AK

Michael R. Springer, 57, Fort Yukon, AK

Ralph Williams, 71, Hughes, AK

Theresa L. Williams, 48, Fairbanks, AK

Gary N. Withrow, 63, Nenana, AK

Frank D. Woodford, 16, Willow, AK

The Doyon, Limited board of directors and staff extend their sincere condolences to the families and friends of the following shareholders who have recently passed away:

August

5-14 Tanana Valley State Fair, 1800 College Rd., Fairbanks, AK

6 Doyon Back-to-School Fair, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Doyon Plaza, 1 Doyon Place, Fairbanks, AK

6-7 GOTNV Summer Slam Series, Fifth Annual Interior Men’s Fast Pitch, South Davis Ball Park, Fairbanks, AK

11 Doyon Union Event, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Pipeline Training Trust, 3600 Cartwright Court, Fairbanks, AK

20 Doyon, Limited Board Meeting, Fairbanks, AK

25 Doyon Back-to-School Fair, 6 – 8 p.m., Nuka Wellness and Learning Center, 4085 Tudor Centre Dr., Anchorage, AK

31 Shareholder of the Year Nominations Due, Submit by 5 p.m. AKDT

September

2 GOTNV Summer Slam Series, Healing Circle Concert, Davis Concert Hall, Fairbanks, AK

5 Doyon, Limited Offi ces Closed, In observance of Labor Day. Offi ces will re-open Tuesday, September 6 at 8 a.m. AKDT

6 Board Candidate Applications Accepted, Deadline is October 10 at 5 p.m. AKDT

Richard D. Broussard, 55, Fairbanks, AK

Harry David, Jr., 68, Eagle, AK

Marie Davidson, 79, Holy Cross, AK

Alvin W. Dayton, 64, Huslia/Koyukuk, AK

Ada Gallen, 92, Northway, AK

Casey N. Graham, 24, McGrath, AK

Leona Hatch (Wulf), 86, Anvik, AK

Constance P. Heery, 74, Nome, AK

Peter L. James, 25, Manley Hot Springs, AK

Bertha L. Kinegak-Friday, 61, Bethel, AK

Russell J. Linzner, 38, Fairbanks, AK

Lakeisha Nollner-Albert, 20, Fairbanks/

Northway, AK

Shirley R. Nosal, 49, Chalkyitsik, AK

Michael J. Olin, 55, Millinocket, ME

Richard A. Silas, 64, Eagle, AK

Ethel Simple, 60, Venetie, AK

R. Weber, 45, Burlington, CT

Victor D. Winer, 57, Beaver, AK

The Doyon, Limited board of directors and staff extend their sincere condolences to the families and friends of the following

passed away:

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