Native Public Media

19/07/2024

Located near the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, KNNB Radio station understands the impact of severe weather, like the recent Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona. KNNB prioritizes emergency preparedness as a lifeline for its station during disasters.

By Kyler Edsitty[Whiteriver, AZ, July 18, 2024] –With its radio studio near the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, the KNNB staff are no strangers to annual severe weather situations like wildfire, snowstorms, and flooding. The White Mountain Apache Reservation is just two hours away from the San ...

18/07/2024

18/07/2024

Flagstaff, Arizona, July 16, 2024 — Native Public Media (NPM) commends the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its forthcoming vote to adopt a new event code to enhance public safety through the Emergency Alert System. FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, in a press release, stated the "Missing ...

17/07/2024

Big news! The FCC is introducing a new 'Missing and Endangered Persons' alert code to provide broader alerts for vulnerable populations like the Indigenous communities. This is a critical step in ensuring no person in danger is left behind. Visit www.nativepublicmedia.org for more info!

https://www.nativepublicmedia.org/single-post/the-mep-event-code-is-the-change-we-have-been-waiting-for

17/07/2024

NPM is excited to share that the FCC will vote on a new event code in August to help deliver critical messages about missing and endangered persons (MEP) over TV and radio. This is an important step in keeping our Indigenous communities safe and informed.

16/07/2024

Our hearts are with the San Carlos Apache Tribe as they face the devastating effects of a fierce wildfire. The community is coming together in the face of this crisis, with Ardell Ganilla and KYAY radio working tirelessly to keep everyone informed and safe.

15/07/2024

Friends, we need your help! The wildfires have devastated communities in San Carlos, AZ and we're rallying support to make a difference. Please spread the word and lend a hand to those in need.

02/07/2024

The Supreme Court just made a major decision on the Chevron doctrine and its impact on FCC regulations for broadcasters. Read the Op-Ed here:

By Loris Taylor, President/CEO Native Public Media Photo: Adobe StockLast week, the U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision about how federal agencies like the FCC interpret laws. Before this, agencies exercised deference in interpreting ambiguous laws—meaning courts would usually accept th...

01/07/2024

Exciting news! Indigenous newsrooms are shifting their focus to solutions journalism for meaningful health coverage. From healthcare access to climate change, journalists are diving deep. We're thrilled to see Cherokee Phoenix, Four Points Press, Sho-Ban News, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, and a collaborative including Koahnic Broadcast Corp., Native Public Media, and the Mountain West News Bureau leading the way in this important initiative.

Indigenous Journalists AssociationNewsrooms will focus on health through a solution lensThe Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) and Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) have parterned to launch the 2024-25 Health Equity Initiative, a project to support newsrooms in covering issues of health equit...

24/06/2024

Thank You for your support!
We appreciate your comments and support for the MEP Event Code. Your voices are vital in making a difference.

Stay tuned for updates at www.Nativepublicmedia.org/policyprogram

14/06/2024

Zoom in and Join Us for the

Virtual Tribal Consultation Session
Regarding the MEP Event Code on
Monday June 17, 2024 1-3 PM EDT

13/06/2024

Join Us for the FCC Virtual Consultation meeting regarding the MEP Alerting Code. Don't Miss out on this empowering experience!

Monday June 17, 2024 1:00 PM EDT

Register Today : https://www.fcc.gov/onap-event-registration

12/06/2024

This is a reminder that on Thursday, June 13, 2024, the FCC’s Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) will hold a Tribal Consultation and Listening Session in Phoenix, Arizona, regarding a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing that a new “Missing and Endangered Person” (MEP) event code be added to the nation's Emergency Alert System.

The consultation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. local time at the Heard Museum, which is located at 2301 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004. To register, please visit ONAP’s event registration page and fill out the requested information: www.fcc.gov/onap-event-registration. After you register, ONAP staff will confirm your registration and provide logistical information by email from [email protected].

In addition to Tribal leaders, this consultation may be of special interest to Tribal law enforcement; social services departments; communications and broadcasting personnel; public safety and emergency management personnel; and other interested representatives.

As part of the consultation process, Tribal leaders are invited to present statements and comments which ONAP will enter into the formal record for the proceeding with the goal of ensuring that the FCC considers Tribal input on this important issue. There will be time on the agenda for a discussion and listening session for other Tribal representatives after Tribal leaders have presented their statements and comments during the consultation.

12/06/2024

We invite you to join us for an Important Zoom Session regarding the MEP alert code. Your participation is crucial in ensuring the effectiveness of this system. Please join us on Monday June 17, 2024, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Register Today: https://www.fcc.gov/onap-event-registration

12/06/2024

At the Heard Museum in Phoenix this Thursday! Come one come all.

10/06/2024

At the NCAI's Mid-Year Convention, Wadsworth stressed the importance of Indigenous Nations participating in the IPAWS system for emergency alerts and introduced FCC's MEP Event Code for missing or endangered individuals aged 17 or older.

Last week, from June 1st to 6th, Cherokee, NC, became the epicenter of a vital gathering as the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) hosted its Mid-Year Convention and Marketplace. This event, drawing Tribal Leaders from across the nation, emphasized the imperative mission of safeguarding an...

07/06/2024

The FCC will hold a Tribal Consultation Session in Phoenix, AZ regarding a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing that a new “Missing and Endangered Person” (MEP) event code be added to the Emergency Alert System. Make your voice heard and register here: https://ow.ly/10u050Sc26m

06/06/2024

We are thrilled to announce that Ellery Charley has joined Native Public Media as the Operations and Development Manager! With his experience working with Native communities and his focus on fundraising and operations, we are excited for the contributions he will make to our organization's ongoing success. Join us in welcoming Ellery to the team!

Native Public Media (NPM) is pleased to announce the hire of Ellery Charley as its Operations and Development Manager, effective May 3, 2024. In this role, Charley will be instrumental in developing and executing a fundraising strategy to ensure NPM's fiscal sustainability. Additionally, he will ove...

05/06/2024

The deadline to submit comments of support is June 17th. Use the QR code to have your voice heard.

31/05/2024

We are thrilled to announce that "The Conversation," hosted by KIYE's Daniel Spaulding, has won a prestigious award, cementing its status as a standout in the media landscape. The show highlights Indigenous voices through engaging guests and cultural discussions and has gained a strong following across Idaho. Congratulations to Daniel and the entire team at KIYE for this well-deserved recognition!

By Kyler EdsittyIn a momentous achievement for Native broadcasting, “The Conversation,” a beloved radio talk show from the Nez Perce Nation in Idaho, won Idaho’s Best Radio Show Award. Coveted by broadcasters, the Award annually recognizes outstanding success in broadcasting and storytelling. ...

24/05/2024

23/05/2024

Thrilled to see Tribal broadcasters from around Indian County unite in celebration of at NPM’S 2024 Native Broadcast Summit! Read about it here

By Kyler Edsitty[Phoenix, AZ, May 21, 2024] – In a world where media evolves at an incredible speed, the broadcasting industry finds itself at a crossroads between staying the course or incorporating new technology into the broadcast ecosystems. Visionaries, industry leaders, and broadcasters from...

22/05/2024

17/05/2024

Happy Native Non-Profit Day! 🌟
Your Donation helps NPM advocate for and empower . Your support can spark positive change!

16/05/2024

Save the Date: May 17th 2024

Join us for Native Non-profit Day and make a difference in Indigenous Communities!

Your Support means the world to us as we work tirelessly to advocate, uplift, and empower Indigenous storytelling. Together, we can achieve so much more.

16/05/2024

Exciting news! CPB has awarded funding to Delta College Public Media, Community Radio Project, Inc., KSTK Stikine River Radio, and KBRW to upgrade their equipment for enhanced emergency alerting through the NGWS grant program funded by FEMA. This will create a more resilient public alerting system for rural, Tribal, and underserved communities. Congrats KBRW!

Rural Stations in Michigan, Alaska, Four Corners Region Will Upgrade Equipment for Public Safety

16/05/2024

The KOJB 90.1 FM "The Eagle" Art and Music Fest is just around the corner, and we are thrilled to share this with all of you! 🌟 It's going to be a celebration of creativity, talent, and community spirt that you won't want to miss.

11/05/2024

Holt Hamilton Productions is welcome partner to Native Public Media.

We are pleased to be a sponsoring partner with Native Public Media at this years Native Broadcast Summit in Phoenix, AZ. Hope to see you all out there!

30/04/2024

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The Affordable Connectivity Program—a federal benefit that provides discounts on high-speed internet access to low-income Americans—ends on April 30. Here's what happens next.

23/04/2024

The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes has passed a resolution bringing attention to the alarming rate of missing persons cases among Indigenous men and women.

Media Relations Office | Tony Choate, Executive Officer– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –April 19, 2024Cutline: From left, Chickasaw Nation Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby, Choctaw Nation Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr., Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Chief Lewis Johnson, Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David ...