Alaska Teen Media Institute

09/03/2025

Out now! Our episode of Zoom Room with local noise punk band Tiny is out wherever you stream podcasts for your ears, and on YouTube for your eyes!

ATMI producer Rhys James speaks with them about their origins, their rowdy shows, and what the future of Tiny looks like now that they’re all moving to the Pacific Northwest.

YouTube: https://bit.ly/45L8nYs

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46rCaVl

Spotify: https://bit.ly/3I1HhmE

Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/4ngR6fz

08/09/2025

Thanks to KNBA 90.3 FM for supporting ATMI youth voices by giving us air time throughout the years! Let’s keep it going! Consider supporting the station in the wake of the abrupt federal defunding of public media.

📻 KNBA 90.3 FM has always been more than a radio station. We’re a community service. A trusted voice. A space for music, news, and connection across Southcentral Alaska.
That’s why we’re launching an emergency fundraising drive. After Congress eliminated a critical source of federal funding, we’ve lost 25% of our operating budget—$300,000 we rely on to serve you.
🎙Whether it’s morning headlines, your favorite DJ, or interviews that reflect the heart of our city—KNBA exists because of listener support. This is your station. Help us keep it going strong.
🎧 Make a one-time donation or become a sustaining member today: Visit bit.ly/GiveKNBA (case sensitive) or KNBA.org to donate today.

08/08/2025

Our episode of Zoom Room with Grace C. Elliot is out now!

Grace C. Elliot is an Anchorage-based musician who makes dream pop with influences of blues and jazz. ATMI producer Indigo Schlee spoke with her about her journey as an artist, the Anchorage music scene, and a health scare in 2020 that informs some of her upcoming songs.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dBP__oSw5bg

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4otTr8a

Spotify: https://bit.ly/3J7uNdq

Audible: https://adbl.co/4llyidU

07/18/2025

Applications close next week! Join us?!

07/17/2025

Support ATMI by supporting public media! Contact our senators by Friday!

We know there is a lot to weigh in on right now when it comes to policies impacting Alaskan students but we hope you might also contact your senators today about funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Please let Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan know that Alaskans depend on their local public radio stations and they need this funding to serve their communities. ATMI youth are empowered and have a voice thanks to our local Alaska public radio stations! Cuts to these stations would directly impact ATMI youth.

Murkowski: (202)-224-6665
Sullivan: (202) 224-3004
Super fast online tool for writing senators: https://protectmypublicmedia.org/

The U.S. Senate has until Friday to vote on a measure that could eliminate more than $15 million in annual funding for Alaska’s 27 public broadcasting stations.

07/04/2025

Tune into our July edition of “In Other News” this Saturday, July 5 at 4pm on .3

The show will feature interviews with members of talking about the 2-day music festival they’re organizing, and with people from about yet another 2-day fest Rock The Hill happening this month.

07/02/2025

The mystery at the loon raft has been solved. Thanks to ATMI's Nathan Pobieglo for updating us on what has been happening at Connor's lake.

Here ATMI's Nathan Pobieglo gives updates on the Connors Lake loonlets -hatch dates and information about the previously missing egg. Plus, some new visitors...

07/01/2025

Apply now to be a part of our Documentary Film Project, a partnership with Northern Arapaho filmmaker Kendrick Whiteman.

Exploring values, art, culture, and history in the present moment.

Through guidance and workshops, participants will learn to develop and hone filmmaking and storytelling techniques to create short documentary films for screening in the community.

Apply here: https://alaskateenmedia.org/2025/06/16/documentary-film-project/

06/25/2025

An update from the Alaska Loon Cam!

Hi Loon Friends, Footage from yesterday shows we have a loonlet! But where is the other egg? And when did the first egg hatch!?! We'll keep digging through t...

06/18/2025

We are looking forward to this partnership with Vision Maker Media,the premier source of public media by and about Native Americans since 1976.

In partnership with Northern Arapaho filmmaker, Kendrick Whiteman, we'll be exploring values, art, culture, and history in the present moment. Kendrick is a former ATMI youth and graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts.

Through guidance and workshops, participants will learn to develop and hone filmmaking and storytelling techniques to create short documentary films for broadcast and screening in the community. Participants will work together to select film topics.

Youth ages 13-21 are invited to join us! Apply at the link. The project begins in July!

A partnership with Northern Arapaho filmmaker Kendrick Whiteman. Exploring values, art, culture, and history in the present moment. Join us July – December, 2025!

06/18/2025

Getting ready for tonight’s Alaska Native Media Group meeting at Covenant House! Join us in person or online! ATMI will be presenting opportunities for youth!

Hey Alaska family and friends!

Alaska Native Media Group
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
6:00 p.m. - Pizza and Social Hour
6:30-8:00 p.m. - Meeting and Keynote
Presentation

Location:
Covenant House Conference Room
755 A Street, Anchorage, Alaska

Join Online via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86442743618?pwd=QZnM8M9pEAbPDJvAqa6ApX9weimb1N.1

Meeting ID: 864 4274 3618

Keynote Speaker:
Mark Trahant, Chair, Indigenous Public Media and Former UAA Atwood Fellov Rethinking First Alaskans Magazine and ICT’s Challenges Going Forward

Program Highlights:
• Book Fair Project Update - Kristel Komakhuk
• Radio/Podcast Project Report - Gerad Godfrey
• Opportunities for Youth - Rosey Robards, Teen Media Institute
• Member Benefits and Upcoming Schedule - Jon Butzke

The Alaska Native Media Group works to:
• Promote Alaska Natives in media and journalism
• Ensure accurate, fair representation in news and storytelling
• Increase public understanding of Alaska Native culture, history, and Arctic issues
• Support collaboration and connection among Alaska Native media professionals

Alaska Native Media Group
Alaska Public Media
KNBA 90.3 FM

06/11/2025

Sign up for our new newsletter, Dear Charlie, all about local all-ages arts and culture events happening in the Anchorage area. Written by our very own ATMI yeti!

Art walks, concerts, festivals, parades and more! Each newsletter will also feature the work of a youth artist/s.

Read the first issue here: https://bit.ly/4kzWnhh

Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/33BW80f