Arizona Community Foundation In communities across the country, local radio is more than just music and news—it’s a vital connection that strengthens the fabric of our society. For many Tribal nations, especially in rural areas, radio stations serve as the primary source of life-saving emergency information, cultural programming, and language preservation. They are a lifeline, a source of identity, and a pillar of community strength. More than 60 Tribal radio stations, includ

By Kyler Edsitty [Crownpoint, NM, November 24, 2025] – As winter approaches and icy storms make their way across the country, Tribal radio stations are preparing themselves and their communities for whatever Mother Nature has in store. To better equip themselves, KCZY Radio staff members participated in Native Public Media’s (NPM) Emergency Management Plan (EMP) Training. Located in rural Crownpoint, NM, and on the Navajo Technical University campus, KCZY learned how to prote

Pictured: Staff from Koahnic Broadcasting Staff, Bigfire Law, and Native Public Media at the National Congress of American Indians 82 nd Annual Convention and Marketplace Seattle, WA—November 25, 2025— Hundreds of Tribal Leaders and organizations gathered at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 82 nd  Annual Convention and Marketplace in Seattle, Washington. NCAI has been a longtime proponent of Tribal radio, television, and media. At the 2025 Mid-Year Convention

[Phoenix, AZ, November 14, 2025] – The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) and Arizona Indigenous Philanthropy (AIP) hosted Reciprocal Roots Rising: Arizona Indigenous Giving Night, an evening that lifted the stories, leaders, and community vision behind Indigenous philanthropy in Arizona. Far more than a celebration, the event highlighted the people and relationships that sustain Tribal communities, as well as the nonprofits that serve them. The evening brought stories to lif

By Kyler Edsitty [North Dakota, October 1, 2025] – North Dakota is known for its vast prairie landscapes and wild bison. However, nestled throughout the state are radio stations with a huge responsibility. KMHA and KABU are charged with delivering news, education, and emergency alerts to their Tribal communities. Without federal Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) funding, these stations face a new obstacle: staying on the air.   CPB funding gave immense support to rura