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20th Annual Gavel-to-Gavel Broadcast of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention

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October 20 – 22, 2016

KNBA 90.3 FM and Koahnic Broadcast Corporation are in the 20th year of providing coverage of the annual Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, a unique service that connects Native communities in Alaska through public radio.

Hear “Alaska’s Native Voice,” a one hour program providing the voices of the Alaska Federation of Natives convention attendees, as well as commentary and discussions about AFN presentations and activities, with host Antonia Gonzales. Coverage of AFN includes a  five-minute daily newscast, and a 2 minute history showcase about  50 Years of AFN’s impact and what happens at the convention.

2016 Alaska’s Native Voice

2016 AFN Newscasts

2016 AFN Showcase Podcast: 50 Years of AFN

Available in English, Athabascan, Inupiaq, Tlingit, and Yup’ik

 

Tune in for the 20th annual broadcast of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention LIVE from Fairbanks, AK. The broadcast covers the convention as it happens from the main podium. Listeners are able to hear the important speeches by Native leaders, state, and community representatives who are addressing the Native community as a whole.

Antonia Gonzales interviews Senator Lisa Murkowski at AFN. (2009)

Antonia Gonzales, host of Alaska’s Native Voice, interviews Senator Lisa Murkowski at AFN. (2009)

 

Gavel-to-Gavel Live Broadcast

Thursday, October 20:
9:00 am  – 10:00am (Pacific Time)
11:00 am – 7:00 pm (Pacific Time)

Friday, October 21:
9:00 am  – 10:00am (Pacific Time)
11:00 am – 7:00 pm (Pacific Time)

Saturday, October 22:
9:00 am  – 5:00 pm (Pacific Time)

 

 

NAC: Oct 10-14

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Monday, October 10, 2016 – A day for Indigenous people?
Phoenix, Yakima, Wash., and San Diego are among the latest U.S. cities to declare the second Monday in October Indigenous Peoples Day. Is there enough momentum to change the national holiday named for the man who Native Americans credit with ushering in occupation by Europeans?

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 — Free speech to keep an offensive team name
The Washington NFL team lost the latest round in their claim for federal trademark protection for their team name. The U.S. Supreme Court turned down the appeal challenging the law against copyrighting disparaging names. The team’s lawyers say the law violates their First Amendment rights. Is this the beginning of the end for the controversial mascot?

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 – Community Spirit Awards
This year’s Community Spirit honorees are recognized for their basket art, music, weaving, helping their community cope with loss and honoring those who died. We’ll hear from some of the award winners about why their Native culture is important to them. Are you inspired by someone in your Native community?

Thursday, October 13, 2016 – What’s your major?
From “bakery science” to “Egyptology,” colleges and universities offer an increasing variety of areas to focus study. But does your college major really matter? Some degrees certainly offer a leg up in the working world. What goes into picking a college major? Are you afraid of choosing the wrong one? We get guidance from the experts.

Friday, October 14, 2016 – October Book of the Month: “Wisdom Keeper” by Ilarion Merculieff
This month we feature Ilarion Merculieff’s new book “Wisdom Keeper: One Man’s Journey to Honor the Untold History of the Unangan People.” It’s part memoir and part history book. The author offers his insight to help tribal nations and readers face the changing world—including the transformation of the planet through climate change. The work is also a tribute to the many Native knowledge-holders that have shared their stories and culture with the author. We invite you to turn through the pages with us as we visit with Unangan author Ilarion Merculieff.

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