CIYR-FM
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|---|---|
| Frequency | 93.7 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | Mniku Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Community radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Potlotek Communication Society |
| History | |
First air date | August 2018 |
| Technical information | |
| Class | LP |
| ERP | 45 watts |
| HAAT | 26.8 m |
| Links | |
| Website | Official website |
CIYR-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 93.7 FM serving the Potlotek First Nation, Nova Scotia.[1] The station broadcasts a First Nations-oriented community radio format branded as Mniku Radio.[2]
The station was licensed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission on November 17, 2017,[3] and launched in August 2018.
The station produces programming in both English and Mi'kmaq.[3] As part of efforts to preserve the endangered Mi'kmaq language, its Mi'kmaq programming includes daily "word of the day" and "phrase of the day" educational features.[2] The name "Mniku" means "island" in Mi'kmaq,[4] and refers to Chapel Island in the Potlotek First Nation's territory.
References
- ^ "Another Mi'kmaw radio station has CRTC approval -- we hear about a couple already operating". Mainstreet.
- ^ a b T. J. Colello, "Siawi-l'nui'sultinej: in the international year of Indigenous languages, steps being taken to preserve Mi’kmaq in Unama’ki". The Western Star, July 30, 2019.
- ^ a b "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2017-406". Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, November 17, 2017.
- ^ Travis Kingdon, "'Kwe' Ni'n Teluisi': Learning Mi'kmaq online from the Native Council of P.E.I.". CBC News Prince Edward Island, October 30, 2019.
External links
- Official website
- CIYR-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CIYR-FM in the REC Canadian station database