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Joining us today on the phone for “Coffee” are three people who have decades of experience watching the Alaska Federation of Natives operate. One of them, Joaqlin Estus, is Tlingit from Southeast Alaska who is National Corespondent with Indian Country Today. Another person familiar to longtime listeners to KYUK is Rhonda McBride. She used to be the News Director here and now works with KNBA, the Native-owned radio station in Anchorage. Also on the phone is Steve Heimel, who has among other things worked for the Alaska Public Radio Network, and is now an editor at KYUK. Welcome to you all. Steven, why don’t you start us off.

Joining us for “Coffee” this morning are Serena Solesbee from AVCP Child Welfare, and Laurel Ellsworth from the SouthWest Alaska Arts Group. They’re here to talk about Indigenous Peoples’ Day coming up this Monday. Here to speak with them is KYUK’s Emily Schwing. Welcome to you all.

Listen to Yugtun Qanemcit from October 6, 2023.

Joining us for “Coffee” are Arias Hoyle who is part of “Air Jazz”, a band performing in Bethel. Also here is Laura Ellsworth, who is one of the organizers of the event. Here to speak with them is KYUK’s Alex Salonga. Welcome everyone.

Come along with KYUK’s reporters as they travel throughout the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.While they’re in the field, they’ll share their experiences, what they see, and stories from people living in the communities we cover.

Listen to Yugtun Qanemcit from October 5, 2023.