Indian Telecommunications Initiatives - an international call-in radio program
Keewaytinook Okimakanak staff participated in an international Aboriginal radio call-in show addressing the opportunities and issues for Aboriginal telecommunication development across North America.
Wednesday, July 16 - Indian Telecommunications Initiatives:
In an age of global communications via satellite, one would expect to be in immediate touch with the rest of the world. Nowadays, just about everyone has a cell phone. However, there still remains a notable discrepancy in the telecommunications services on reservations and in rural areas. A workshop, sponsored by the Federal Communications Commission’s Indian Telecommunications Initiative program and the Washoe tribe, wants to bring tribal leaders together to begin to address some of the telecommunications issues facing Indian Country. Can you hear me now? Guests include Geoffrey Blackwell of Muscogee Creek and FCC Intergovernmental Affairs, Brian Beaton, Project Leader, Kuh-ke-nah Smart First Nations project.
Native America Calling is a live call-in program, linking public radio stations, the Internet and listeners together into a thought-provoking national conversation about issues specific to Native communities. Each program engages noted guests and experts with callers throughout the United States and is designed to improve the quality of life for Native Americans. Native America Calling is heard on more than 60 stations in the United States and in Canada by more than 37,000 Native listeners each week.