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12/06/2025

A state forester helped KNBA reporter harvest a Christmas tree in the Matanuska Valley this week -- and shared how you can, too.

A state forester shared tips on where and how to cut a Christmas tree in Southcentral Alaska, and how to make it last.

12/05/2025

A federal heating assistance program used by thousands of Alaskans will continue uninterrupted, according to state officials. That's after concerns about possible payment delays arose during the federal government shutdown this fall.

State officials say there was no gap in the program, which subsidizes energy bills for thousands of Alaskans, many in rural and tribal communities.

12/05/2025

https://www.knba.org/newscasts/2025-12-05/alaska-native-heritage-centers-annual-weekend-holiday-market-overflowing-with-traditional-art-and-crafts

The Alaska Native Heritage Center features a record number of artists this year at its annual holiday market, held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

12/05/2025

State by state, tribes are staking out a share in the burgeoning online sports betting business. Places like Colorado, California, Wisconsin, and Michigan all have ongoing legal and political disputes involving tribes’ ability to expand casino enterprises into online sports books. We'll look at how the clash between states, private companies, and tribes are raising complex questions over sovereignty, regulation, and jurisdiction.

GUESTS

Jason Giles (Muscogee), executive director of the Indian Gaming Association

James Siva (Morongo Band of Mission Indians), vice chairman for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and chairman of California Nations Indian Gaming Association

Gary Pitchlynn (Choctaw), professor of law at The University of Oklahoma

State by state, tribes are staking out a share in the burgeoning online sports betting business. Places like Colorado, California, Wisconsin, and Michigan all have ongoing legal and political disputes involving tribes’ ability to expand casino enterprises into online sports books. We'll look at ho...

12/04/2025

A group of Southeast Alaska tribes challenged British Columbia for not consulting them on mining projects in the Taku, Stikine and Unuk watersheds. The group represents 14 Alaska Native tribes that depend on those rivers and are downstream from the mines. Via KSTK - Wrangell Public Radio

A group of Southeast Alaska tribes filed for a judicial review Nov. 19 over several transboundary mining projects in British Columbia.

12/04/2025

Haines’ mayor made the case for granting the land, part of which is a Tlingit cemetery, to a local tribe, the Chilkoot Indian Association. The plan was met with mixed reactions. Via KHNS-fm.

Haines’ mayor made the case for granting the land, part of which is a Tlingit cemetery, to a local tribe, the Chilkoot Indian Association. The plan was met with mixed reactions.

12/04/2025

Nine out of ten people seeking jobs say they have a side hustle — a second or even third job. An Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll from October 2025 also says a higher percentage of younger job-seekers — Gen Z and Millennials —expect to be able to overlap their side jobs on company time. Money is a major factor - and the Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported this year that more employers are cutting hours. We’ll talk with some of those who are working multiple jobs about the ups and downs of juggling a side hustle.

GUESTS

Mikailah Thompson (Nimiipuu), owner of Beadwork by Mikailah and owner of
Indigenous Creatives, LLC

Roberta Begaye (Diné), owner of Bitterwater Galerie

Stephanie Garcia (Santa Domingo, Laguna, and Isleta), owner of Pueblo Creations and Pueblo Collective Enterprise

Roxanne Best (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), businessowner and founder of R Best Life Yoga & Coaching

Nine out of ten people seeking jobs say they have a side hustle — a second or even third job. An Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll from October 2025 also says a higher percentage of younger job-seekers — Gen Z and Millennials —expect to be able to overlap their side jobs on company ...

12/03/2025

A one-time allocation for Tribal Colleges and Universities unexpectedly just doubled the federal allocation compared to the previous year. And a small handful of colleges are rejoicing over multi-million-dollar windfalls from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. But that doesn’t mean officials at any of those institutions are breathing a sigh of relief. Instead, the unpredictable nature of federal funding and other factors — including the Trump administration’s stated plan earlier this year to all but eliminate their funding, has tribal higher education administrators scrambling. We'll speak with some of them about the educational institutions that thousands of Native students depend on.

GUESTS

Christopher Caldwell (Menominee), president of the College of Menominee Nation

Leander McDonald (Dakota, Arikara, Hidatsa and Hunkpapa), president of the United Tribes Technical College

Manoj Patil, president of Little Priest Tribal College

A one-time allocation for Tribal Colleges and Universities unexpectedly just doubled the federal allocation compared to the previous year. And a small handful of colleges are rejoicing over multi-million-dollar windfalls from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. But that doesn’t mean officials at any o...

12/03/2025

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12/02/2025

As winter settles over Anchorage, the Alaska Native Heritage Center is preparing for its Holiday Bazaar, a festive gathering highlighting Alaska Native art, culture, and community. Communications & Development Coordinator Peter Griggs shares his excitement about this year's event, noting the wide array of activities and offerings, from handcrafted gifts to cultural performances.

Listen now at www.knba.org/our-community

Quyanaasinaq Peter!

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity, unleashing the power of radical generosity to transform communities and the world. Native nonprofits like KNBA and Koahnic Broadcast Corporation don't always receive the recognition and support that they need. From daily broadcasts and streaming to special productions, to youth media training and internships, your donations sustain the work we do every day.

On this Giving Tuesday, please and donate to support our work to bring Native voices to Alaska and the nation. Visit bit.ly/GiveKNBA (case sensitive) or KNBA.org to donate today.

12/02/2025

Typhoon Halong has brought new questions about how emergency managers convey information to Indigenous language speakers. KYUK's Sage Smiley spoke with Annie Rosenthal, a fellow with media outlet High Country News, about her reporting on the use of artificial intelligence for translation and its implications for tribal data sovereignty. Via KYUK

KYUK's Sage Smiley spoke with Annie Rosenthal, a fellow with media outlet High Country News, about her recent reporting about the use of artificial intelligence for translations needed in disaster response, including its implications for tribal data sovereignty.