For decades, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation’s platforms have connected Native communities and brought Indigenous voices to audiences across the United States, showcasing Indigenous journalism, storytelling, arts, and culture.
This year marks a convergence of milestone anniversaries for KNBA 90.3 FM, Native America Calling, and Native Voice One – reflecting the vital role Indigenous-led public media plays in strengthening Native communities and sharing Native voices nationwide. Together with National Native News, these platforms form one of the most important national Indigenous media systems in the United States.
It also marks the first year Congress rescinded federal support for Indigenous-led public media – a loss that threatens the national reach of Indigenous journalism and creates an immediate funding gap for Koahnic Broadcast Corporation and its partners.
This moment asks a simple but profound question: What is the future of Native media?
Why This Moment Matters
— Jaclyn Sallee, CEO —
Koahnic 2030: Building the Future of Indigenous Media
Koahnic 2030 is our answer — a multi-year initiative to strengthen Indigenous public media and build a sustainable future for Koahnic Broadcast Corporation. Through targeted strategic investments, Koahnic 2030 will:
Supporting Koahnic 2030 is not simply sustaining an organization. It is securing the future of Native storytelling and Indigenous journalism.
Become a Koahnic 2030 Founding Partner
Koahnic 2030 Founding Partners form the inaugural leadership circle, helping secure a sustainable future for Indigenous-led public media.
Partners who commit $50,000 or more during the anniversary year will be recognized as inaugural members of the Koahnic 2030 Founding Leadership Circle.
Koahnic 2030 Founding Leadership Circle
- Leadership commitments of $50,000+
- Three-year commitments through 2030
Benefits of the Founding Leadership Circle
- Premier recognition as Koahnic 2030 Founding Partner across Koahnic platforms and at the anniversary materials.
- Invitation to semi-annual or annual “Founders’ Roundtable” with Koahnic leadership and artists.
- Quarterly impact briefings and a Koahnic 2030 Annual Impact Report.
- Access to private previews and VIP seating and/or priority invitations to Koahnic events.
- Select exclusive partnership and recognition opportunities are available based on the level of support.
Support the Future of Indigenous Media
Join the Koahnic 2030 Founding Leadership Circle. Your contribution helps expand Indigenous journalism, strengthen cultural programming, and ensure Native voices continue to be heard nationwide. To discuss a leadership commitment, please contact us using the form below.