On Tuesday, March 21, the radio program Native America Calling received the National Humanities Medal from President Biden. Native America Calling plays each weekday here on KTOO 104.3 and KAUK 91.7 at 1:00 pm. On Saturday, March 25, KTOO’s Bostin Christopher had a chat with host Shawn Spruce about the honor.
Native America Calling, for connecting tribal and non-tribal communities across the United States. Through its interactive shows on the radio and online, Native America Calling educates the American public about Indigenous issues while preserving Indigenous history and culture to honor their contributions that strengthen the sacred Nation-to-Nation relationship.
WHITE HOUSE CITATION
Henrietta Mann award begins at 38:51 | Native America Calling award begins at 40:00
Guests:
- Shawn Spruce, Host, Native America Calling
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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher is the producer and host.
