Today marks the 30th anniversary of Native America Calling’s first national radio broadcast. Started in the studios in Albuquerque public radio station, KUNM, NAC has been the daily voice for Native issues, politics, entertainment, and arts ever since. Tribal leaders, activists, educators, bureaucrats, aunties, presidents, and everyday people have all made their way onto the airwaves on NAC, all with one common thread: to talk about the things that are important to Native Americans from a Native point of view. We’ll mark the occasion by hearing from some of the voices associated with Native America Calling over the years.

GUESTS

Tara Gatewood (Isleta Pueblo and Diné), director of the Fund for Indigenous Journalists with the International Women’s Media Foundation

George Tiger (Muscogee), former principal chief of the Muscogee Nation and the host of KOKL The Brew’s oldies rock-n-roll show

Shelley McKosato Haupt (Sac and Fox), sister of former Native America Calling host, Harlan McKosato

Jaclyn Sallee (Iñupiaq), president and CEO of Koahnic Broadcast Corporation

Break 1 Music: Creator (song) Chuck Copenace (artist) Oshki Manitou (album)

Break 2 Music: Butterfly Clouds (song) Clark Tenakhongva (artist) Su’Vu’Yo’Yungw (album)

Thursday, June 5, 2025 – 30 years of Native America Calling