7:00 - 8:00 a.m.               Registration

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8:45 - 9:00 a.m.               Welcome Remarks - Salt River 1/2

                                         Loris Taylor, President & CEO, Native Public Media
                                         Opening remarks provide an overview of summit goals,                                                   recognize attendees and partners, and highlight the                                                         importance of Tribal broadcasting.

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9:00 - 9:30 a.m.               Keynote Speaker - Salt River 1/2

Kim Covington, Arizona Community Foundation Vice President of Strategic Partnerships

Voices That Endure: Grounded in Sovereignty, Built Through Trust

This keynote explores the power of trust, storytelling, and long-term partnership in strengthening Tribal media sustainability. Attendees will hear how relationship-based philanthropy and community-centered journalism help Indigenous voices endure while supporting rapid response, sovereignty, and resilient communication systems.

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9:30 - 9:45 a.m.               Break

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9:45 -11:00 a.m.              Plenary Session - Salt River 1/2

FCC Update – License Renewals, Underwriting, Political Broadcasting, and More

This session provides broadcasters with practical updates on FCC policy changes, license renewals, underwriting requirements, and political broadcasting rules. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of regulatory expectations and compliance strategies affecting Tribal radio and television stations.

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11:00 -11:15 a.m.             Break

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11:15 - 12:30 p.m.           SESSION 1: EAS Readiness and IPAWS Alerting Authority

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Brian Wadsworth, Chief Operating Officer, Native Public Media
Kyler Edsitty, Program Coordinator, Native Public Media
This presentation explains Emergency Alert System compliance requirements and introduces the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. Participants will learn how Tribes can strengthen emergency communications, improve alert readiness, and take greater ownership of community-based public safety alerting capabilities.

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SESSION 2: Grant Writing Made Simpler

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Terri Hutchens, Consultant and Trainer
This workshop offers straightforward strategies for identifying grant opportunities, organizing proposal materials, and reducing the stress often associated with grant writing. Participants will gain practical tools to improve funding applications and strengthen financial sustainability during challenging funding environments.

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12:30 - 1:30 p.m.             Lunch (On Your Own)

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1:30 - 2:45 p.m.              ​SESSION 1: A Centralized Media Hub for Digital                                                                Engagement in Your Community

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Frank Blanquet, Producer/Director, FNX

Sahar Khadjenoury, FNX

Manuel Saucedo, FNX

This presentation focuses on adapting to a digital world by meeting audiences across multiple platforms, including traditional over-the-air broadcasts, digital distribution, social media strategy, and digital monetization methods like underwriting and commercial ads. 

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                                         SESSION 2: Connecting Native Radio for Cultural Exchange                                             and Collaboration

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Chris Bedeau, Station Manager, KOJB Radio
This session explores how Tribal radio stations can strengthen cultural exchange, encourage collaborative programming, and support intertribal communication while respecting sovereignty, traditions, and community-centered storytelling practices.

   

2:45 - 3:00 p.m.               Break

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3:00 - 4:15 p.m.               SESSION 1: Start Here: A Practical Fundraising Framework                                               for Indian Country Media​

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Alice Ferris, Partner, GoalBusters

Jim Anderson, Partner, GoalBusters

Participants will explore practical fundraising strategies designed to strengthen station sustainability. The session highlights relationship-building, donor engagement, campaign planning, and collaborative approaches that support long-term financial growth for Tribal media organizations.

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SESSION 2: Partnerships Are Stronger Together

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Alyse Marietta, Executive Director, Gila River Broadcasting Corporation
This discussion highlights how collaborative partnerships expand media resources, increase audience engagement, and strengthen community impact. Panelists will share lessons learned from working across organizations to advance Indigenous storytelling, educational outreach, and sustainable broadcasting initiatives.