NAPT E-Newsletter, June 2007
June 19, 2007

in this issue
Producer Profile: Shirley Sneve
From the Directors Desk
Standing Silent Nation Comes to POV
Seasoned With Spirit on PTV This Month
Tribute to Founding Director
FCC Addresses Indian Issues
Marketing Director Position Open at NAPT

From the Directors Desk

This month marks my third year at NAPT. I'm very proud of our accomplishments-new projects and new partners that steer us towards our mission of supporting the creation, promotion and distribution of Native Media. NAPT is fortunate to have a group of very dedicated and talented employees. We're backed by a national board that brings a wealth of experience to our governance.


Standing Silent Nation Comes to POV

Standing Silent Nation Comes to POV See one family's struggle for economic and tribal sovereignty. July 3 at 10:00 ET on POV. Check local listings.

Tune in to hear an interview, live on Native America Calling, on Wednesday, June 20th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, 10:00 AM Pacific Time on Native Voice One.


Seasoned With Spirit on PTV This Month

Seasoned With Spirit, a cultural and Epicurean adventure, recently won a 2006 Boston/New England EMMY®. PBS-Plus is offering an encore feed of the series, originally released last November. Take your viewers on a delectable journey with renowned Native American chef, food historian and lecturer Loretta Barrett Oden (Citizen Potawatomi Nation), who immerses herself in the lives and traditions of Native tribes, blending her passion for good food and storytelling into this engaging series for viewers of all backgrounds.


Tribute to Founding Director

The NAPT Staff and Board want to again acknowledge the contribution our founding executive director has made to advance Native in the media. Frank Blythe retired last month to pursue new projects in the media-and improve his golf game this summer.

There are three ways that you can watch a short video tribute to NAPT's founding director, Frank Blythe, celebrating his 40 years in broadcasting.

Watch the video right now and make a comment.

Download the video in QuickTime (210 MB)

Subscribe to our video podcasts and watch the videos, including our tribute to Frank Blythe, in iTunes.


FCC Addresses Indian Issues

The meeting will focus on the transition to Digital Television (DTV) and the FCC's October 2007 Filing Window for Non-commercial Educational (NCE) Radio Stations.

As part of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Indian Telecommunications Initiatives (ITI), and in cooperation with Native Public Media (NPM), the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), Native American Public Telecommunications (NAPT), Native American Journalist Association (NAJA), Native American Television (NATV), Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (KBC), the FCC will host its sixth ITI Regional Workshop and Roundtable on July 10 and 11, 2007, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

More Information Including on Registration and Location


Marketing Director Position Open at NAPT

Native American Public Telecommunications (NAPT) supports the creation, promotion and distribution of Native Media -- through the Internet and Public Radio and Television. Develop, implement and evaluate marketing plans and strategies for NAPT products and services. Plan and manage marketing budgets and campaigns. Oversee the design and publication of all promotional materials. Develop and implement market analysis strategies. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business or related field plus two years marketing or related experience in industry or business required; equivalent education/experience considered. Internet marketing, marketing campaign management and excellent writing skills necessary. Prefer knowledge of Native American cultures. Review of resumes will begin July 9, 2007.

Click to apply for the Marketing Director

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Producer Profile: Shirley Sneve

This month we are featuring a recent SkyRadio interview with NAPT's executive director Shirley Sneve.

Subscribe to a podcast

Download an MP3 of the interview.

Listen to the webcast of the interview on the AIROS livestream during the following times:

6/20/07: 9am, 3pm, 9pm ET
6/23/07: 10am, 4pm, 10pm ET
6/24/07: 10am, 4pm, 10pm ET
6/30/07: 8:30am, 2:30pm, 8:30pm ET
7/1/07: 8:30am, 2:30pm, 8:30pm ET

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