NDNs on the Airwaves 02: Indigenous News Makers

Show Notes

Are we able to make distinct comparisons between Indigenous news content reported by native producers and non-native sources? How does knowledge of traditional storytelling play a part in current Indigenous news reporting? This program features the producers and on-air personalities of current news journal programs such as CBC’s Unreserved, Re-Vision Quest and Ab-Originals.

Featured interviews: Actor, author and CBC show host Darrell Dennis; CBC Unreserved program producer, Kim Wheeler; CBC Aboriginal Unit senior producer, Cate Friesen

Music by: Rik Leaf, Unreserved program sound samples with guest Ted Fontaine, Dead Dog Café show segment, CBC show host Bernelda Wheeler from the Our Native Land program

What is NDNs on the Airwaves - CFUV Podcasts?

NDNs on the Airwaves was developed from the need to know more about the recent history of native radio, the current state of native radio and where native radio is going in the future. This series gives voice to those who are passionate producers of radio, grateful musicians and individuals who help us understand how radio both reflects and shapes Indigenous cultures all across our territories. There is a common thread tying it all together, and that is Indigenous voices. This series offers insights into how the spirit of radio lives through the people and the people offer proof of life through sound and sound waves. Native radio is the intuitive voice that has found a home. Through Indigenous production and content, native radio tells us not only stories based on fact and testimony but gives us a glimpse into the nuances, the values and lifestyles that help define Indigenous peoples through voice, sound and song. Produced by Janet Rogers with support from CFUV 101.9 FM and the Community Radio Fund of Canada Radiometres grant program.