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| Broadcast area | Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 97.9 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | First Nations community radio |
| Affiliations | Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Reindeer Lake Communications Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | January 9, 2004 |
| Technical information | |
| ERP | 41 watts |
| HAAT | 16 metres (52 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | CIRL-FM |
CIRL-FM is a First Nations community radio station that operates at 97.9 FM in Southend, Saskatchewan, Canada.
First Nations radio stations like CIRL-FM play a vital role in preserving Indigenous cultures, languages and traditions in Canada. They give a voice to these communities and help retain cultural identity.[1]
The station is owned by Reindeer Lake Communications.
Programming and Services
[edit]As a First Nations radio station, CIRL-FM provides programming and services tailored to the local indigenous community,[2] such as:
- Playing music by Indigenous artists
- Broadcasting in Indigenous languages
- Providing news and information relevant to the community
- Offering translation services between languages
- Hosting interviews with community leaders and elders
- Facilitating discussions on issues important to the First Nations people
- Providing a platform for community engagement and problem-solving
References
[edit]- ^ "History of Aboriginal Broadcasting – The History of Canadian Broadcasting". Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "First Nations Radio". First Nations Radio. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
External links
[edit]- CIRL Southend - Reindeer Lake Communications - Facebook
- CIRL-FM in the REC Canadian station database
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