Native Public Media's annual Native Broadcast Summit convenes the largest gathering of Tribal broadcasters and media makers serving Indian Country.

The 2020 Summit will address the critical role broadcasters and media makers have in creating solution-based storytelling that empowers indigenous people. Creating and sustaining a robust Native media ecosystem connects Tribal Nations and Citizens on the path toward self-determination.

Tuesday, April 28

1:00 – 3:00 pm SAC Meeting

6:00 – 8:00 pm Welcome Reception

Day One: Wednesday, April 29

8:00 – 8:15am Registration

8:15 – 8:45 am Opening Prayer & Welcome

8:45 – 9:30 am Plenary Speaker

9:30 – 10:45 am Learning Session

10:45 – 11:00 Refreshment Break

11:00 – 12:15 Learning Session

12:15– 1:00 pm Lunch (provided)

1:00 – 2:15 pm Learning Session

2:15 – 2:30 pm Refreshment Break

2:30 – 3:45 pm Learning Session

4:00 – 5:30 pm SAC Regional Focus Groups

Day Two: Thursday, April 30

8:15 – 8:30 am Morning Remarks

8:30 – 9:15 am Plenary Speaker

9:15 – 10:30 am Learning Session

10:30 – 10:45 am Refreshment break

10:45 – 12:00 Learning Session

12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch (provided)/Networking

1:00 – 2:15 pm Learning Session

2:15 – 4:15 pm CSG Clinic

2:15 - 4:15 pm Session for non-CSG

4:15 pm Closing Prayer

NPM's Summit features:

Support in compliance of Native radio stations receiving the Community Service Grant through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Strengthen the sovereign operations of broadcasting stations in Indian Country
Enhance media and technological literacy to promote and empower original Native-centered programming and content
Grow the resiliency of broadcasting stations through proactive community engagement

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To promote the self-determination of Indigenous peoples through media access, storytelling, and ownership.

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