Native Sounds-Native Voices Radio Show Returns With New Episodes
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New episodes of the award-winning Native American music radio show, Native Sounds-Native Voices, created by the AIROS radio network and hosted by veteran Radio Producer "Kutchiak" John Gregg has returned weekly to the airwaves. New shows will be posted after March 3. Check AIROS.org for dates and times.
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There's Still Time to Take the AIROS Survey & Win A Prize
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There is still time to take the AIROS survey to help us find out what you'd like to hear on your Native-owned 24-hour, online radio station. Participants will be eligible for a $50 Wal-Mart certificate and CDs. Click here to take the survey. Drawing will be Feb. 28. |
New Documentary on Oneidas of Wisconsin and Writing Project
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NAPT and the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) present a new documentary exploring the journals of the Oneida of Wisconsin who participated in a federal writing project during the Great Depression. The Oneida Speak, produced by Michelle Danforth (Oneida), is coming to PBS stations and the DVD is available now on VisionMaker Video. Watch the trailer and read more about the show.
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Public Discussions on Health Documentary Series Continue
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Public forums on the upcoming documentary series, Unnatural Causes, continue next week to help raise awareness about health disparities in America. The series, which is set to air on PBS in most cities starting March 27, explores the economic, physical and social backgrounds among the poor and middle-class and how these factors affect health. Forums have been scheduled Feb. 26 in Philadelphia, Feb. 27 in Albuquerque, N.M., and March 5 in San Pablo, Calif. For a complete list of dates and cities or to schedule a community screening, go to www.unnaturalcauses.org.Unnatural Causes is produced by California Newsreel with Vital Pictures, Inc. It is being presented for PBS broadcast by the National Minority Consortia of Public Television, which includes NAPT, and the Public Impact Campaign.
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NAPT on the Road: Meet With NAPT Executive Director in Your Area
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NAPT Executive Director Shirley K. Sneve will be traveling the next few months. Here's a list of events she will be attending:
- Integrated Media Conference Feb. 21-22 at the Omni Downtown in Los Angeles
- Journalism Week March 4-7 at University of Nevada, Reno
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting's "My Source" Annual National Leaders Meeting March 12-14 in Washington, D.C. NAPT's Board President Octaviana Trujillo will also attend.
- The 14th Annual Oweesta/L.E.A.D. Institute 2008 National Conference March 18-21 at the Red Lion Hotel in Denver
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| NAPT Seeks High School Graduates for Multi-year Internship Program
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NAPT is seeking high school graduates for a multi-year internship project designed to teach students internal operations, as well as develop skills in television production, promotion and distribution within the public TV broadcasting system. Students accepted in the paid, five-year CPB/Emma Bowen Foundation program for Minority Interests in Media work summers and during other school breaks. Eligible students include those of African-American, Hispanic, Asian or Native American descent who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or higher, are college-bound and are interested in pursuing a career in the media industry. Deadline is March 15. For more info, go to www.emmabowenfoundation.com.
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All Roads Film Projects Submmissions Deadline May 10
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National Geographic's All Roads Film Project is accepting submissions through May 10 for the following categories: short and long documentary, live-action shorts, feature film, music video and animation. For more information, click here.The All Roads Film Project 2008 Festival dates include: September, Los Angeles October, Washington, D.C. December, Santa Fe, New Mexico Please check the All Roads Web site for updates.
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Producer Profile
James DeNomie
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Radio show host James DeNomie shares insight from Voices from the Circle to his new television show.
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Read the article
Download the MP3 of the interview
Listen to the webcast of the interview on AIROS:
2/23/08:10 a.m., 4 p.m.,10 p.m. ET
2/24/08:10 a.m., 4 p.m.,10 p.m. ET
2/25/08: 11 a.m.,5 p.m.,11 p.m. ET
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3/09/08: 10 a.m.,4 p.m.,10 p.m. ET
3/10/08: 11 a.m.,5 p.m.,11 p.m. ET
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