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New Media, Technology and Internet Use in Indian Country

Quantitative and Qualitative Analyses By Traci Morris, Policy and Program Analyst, Native Public Media Sascha D. Meinrath, New America Foundation November 19, 2009 As digital communications and the Internet become increasingly pervasive, Native Americans continue to lack access to this digital revolution.  Native Americans are among the last citizens to gain access to the Internet,Continue reading “New Media, Technology and Internet Use in Indian Country”

New Media, Technology & Internet Use in Indian Country Report Release and Breakfast Roundtable Hosted by Native Public Media and the New America Foundation

On November 19, 2009, Native Public Media and the New America Foundation’s Open Technology Initiative will release New Media, Technology and Internet Use in Indian Country:  Quantitative and Qualitative Analyses, one of the most extensive studies of on the ground technology use, access, and adoption in Native American lands.  Demonstrating the great need to includeContinue reading “New Media, Technology & Internet Use in Indian Country Report Release and Breakfast Roundtable Hosted by Native Public Media and the New America Foundation”

NCAI President Jefferson Keel Introduces President Barack Obama at White House Tribal Nations Conference

WASHINGTON—November 5, 2009—National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) President Jefferson Keel (Chickasaw Nation Lieutenant Governor) introduced President Barack Obama today at the first annual White House Tribal Nations Conference. Below are President Keel’s remarks: “I have a great honor today, and I am humbled to be here on this historic day for Tribal Nations and for ourContinue reading “NCAI President Jefferson Keel Introduces President Barack Obama at White House Tribal Nations Conference”

Native American Voices: A Reader Released: Chickasaw Scholar is Editor and Writer

Native American Voices: A Reader, 3rd Edition, published by Pearson-Prentice Hall, is now available through the publisher and on Amazon.  Traci L Morris, a Chickasaw scholar and educator, is one of three editors on this edition, including Susan Lobo and Steve Talbot. Morris is also an author of numerous entries in the reader. This 3rdContinue reading “Native American Voices: A Reader Released: Chickasaw Scholar is Editor and Writer”

Native American Voices: A Reader

I am pleased to let everyone know that my new book has finally been released! Native American Voices: A Reader, 3rd Edition, published by Pearson-Prentice Hall, is now available through the publisher and on Amazon. I am honored to have been included on this edition as an editor and writer along with Susan Lobo andContinue reading “Native American Voices: A Reader”

National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture Hosts 2009 National Conference in Boston

On August 26-29, myself on behalf of Native Public Media, and a broad array of arts administrators, media producers, scholars, social media gurus, advocates and artists gathered in Boston for CommonWealth, the 2009 edition of NAMAC’s biennial national event. This landmark event – co-hosted by the Boston-based Center for Independent Documentary and thirty local artsContinue reading “National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture Hosts 2009 National Conference in Boston”

Tribal Priority in Radio Station Licensing at the FCC

For Immediate Release Contacts: Traci Morris, Native Public Media (520) 891-1851 Adam McMullin, National Congress of American Indians (202) 466-7767 HISTORIC “TRIBAL PRIORITY” INITIATIVE IN licensing of new radio stations PLANNED BY THE FCC Actions Supported by Tribal governments, Native Public Media and National Congress of American Indians (Washington, DC; Flagstaff, AZ) – In anContinue reading “Tribal Priority in Radio Station Licensing at the FCC”