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Broadcasting LIVE from Native Youth Olympics 2026

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 KNBA news team of Jill Fratis and Rhonda McBride will produce three special one-hour programs, Alaska’s Native Voice: Live from NYO 2026 on Thursday, April 16 through Saturday, April 18 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.

Hosting the program is KNBA’s Rhonda McBride and Jill Fratis, providing commentary and floor coverage. Each hour provides commentary and floor coverage. This program features up-close interviews and discussions with NYO participants, leaders and culture bearers. Reporters will provide daily standings and insight on anticipated featured events.

Live Broadcast of Alaska’s March Madness Finals

March 14^th 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm AKST

Experience all the excitement of Alaska’s 1A and 2A Boys’ and Girls’ State Championship games, broadcasting live worldwide on the NV1 webstream from Anchorage!

Hear the top teams from across the state face off at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage as they battle for state titles. Hosted by Nick Sorrell of KSRM Radio Kenai, the broadcast delivers expert commentary, in-depth analysis, and exclusive interviews that bring you closer to the action on the court.

Game Schedule (times are approximate):

1:30 PM – Girls 1A Championship
3:00 PM – Boys 1A Championship
6:00 PM – Girls 2A Championship
7:30 PM – Boys 2A Championship

Don’t miss a moment as Alaska’s best teams compete for the championship!

Alaska’s Native Voice – Prevention, Recovery, and a Look at Youth Advocacy

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Tribal traditions, culture, and language are ways being used to help keep Native people out of the justice system. Many who’ve been through the Western justice system say often times addiction, and not addressing historical trauma, led to them ending up locked up, while advocates continue to lean on Indigenous ways of life for prevention, reentry, and recovery efforts. We’ll also hear from young people who are advocating on grassroots levels for their people when it comes to the environment, MMIP, and various other issues.

Alaska’s Native Voice – Unity and Strength among Alaska Native People

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The 2025 theme for the Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention is Standing Strong, Standing United. The theme is seen as members rejoin the AFN after leaving the statewide organization following disagreements. The theme is also seen as tribes and Native groups across the country continue to advocate for Native issues key to their communities, including threats to their subsistence way of life, and the loss of government resources.