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A five-minute newscast focused on activity at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, anchored by Jill Fratis.
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A five-minute newscast focused on activity at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, anchored by Jill Fratis.
Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (KBC) and Native Voice One (NV1) bring the energy and personality of the Native Youth Olympic (NYO) Games to the radio.
The KBC news team lead by Antonia Gonzales is broadcasting three special one-hour live programs, Alaska’s Native Voice: Live from NYO 2025 on Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26 at 12 p.m. daily AKDT.
Tune into your Alaskan NV1 station, listen to it on the NV1 live stream, or subscribe to the NV1 podcast to get all three episodes on demand.
The program features interviews with athletes, coaches, NYO leaders, and veterans. The traditional games, which were originally depended on for survival, continue to develop the strength and skill of generations of Alaskan Native people. The NYO carries on the games by encouraging young people to strive for their personal best.
Producer/host is Antonia Gonzales of National Native News, with producer Emily Schwing, and the news team of KNBA’s Jill Fratis and the Alaska Desk’s Alena Naiden, providing commentary and floor coverage. This program provides up-close interviews and discussions with NYO participants, leaders and culture bearers. Reporters will provide daily standings and insight on anticipated featured events.

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We have results of WNFR round number 6 of 10, aggregate and world title leaders plus interviews with last night’s winners, Bareback Bronc Rider of Texas, Rocker Steiner and Cherokee from Oklahoma Brenten Hall, Header Team Roping.The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) feature the best of 10 rounds of competition against the top 15 in the world in each of the 7 events. The WNFR Champion or aggregate winner is duly rewarded with $86,391.00 for 1st, and pays down to 8th worth $8,150.00; it’s a definite factor in the exciting world title races.
This coverage of the 66th Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, (WNFR) in Las Vegas, Nevada, is Supported by Wrangler Jeans & Shirts, the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge in New Town, North Dakota, and by Nelson Heart, supporting the western way of life.
World With a Champ provides daily coverage of the National Finals Rodeo (WNFR), the sport’s richest and most prestigious rodeo, showcasing the world’s best contestants and stock. Native cowboys and cowgirls are in contingency for the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association 2024 World Titles. The 10-day championship event is held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Native American and First Nation Canadian contestants are featured win, lose or draw in our daily reports, including interviews with ProRodeos favorite stars.
Long live Cowboys and cowgirls! Long live Indians!
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A five-minute newscast focused on activity at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, anchored by Rhonda McBride.
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NV1 invites stations and listeners to experience an unparalleled lineup of new programs, opening a gateway to Native American voices, stories, and perspectives. Join us on this exciting broadcasting journey starting July 1, 2023, joining our catalogue of programs that captivate and enrich the airwaves with engaging content.
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Host Brett Maybee (Seneca) curates a three-hour daily program that explores the best recorded music of yesterday and today. Safe enough to play at work, but daring enough to never get bored, Brett draws upon his love of all music to create the very best listening experience.

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The Central American country of Guatemala promotes its indigenous heritage to tourists, but its government has historically marginalized and discriminated against the Maya. Many endured terrible violence during a decades-long civil war and those memories are not gone. Twenty five years after the war’s end, human rights leader Rosalina Tuyuc is promoting healing for her people based ancient Maya wisdom. This story is part of The Spiritual Edge podcast and its series, Sacred Steps. For more stories like this, subscribe to The Spiritual Edge on your podcast feed or visit http://spiritualedge.org.