CKOH-FM
| Broadcast area | Happy Valley-Goose Bay |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 99.3 MHz (FM) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Okalakatiget Society |
| History | |
Former call signs | CKHV |
Former frequencies | 1340 kHz (AM) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Okalakatiget Society Live Web Stream [Local Programming Only] |
| Website | www.oksociety.com |
CKOH-FM is an important community radio station based in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. It serves as a crucial platform for the region’s Indigenous communities, particularly through programming in both English and Inuktitut, making it a culturally rich station that CKOH-FM is an important community radio station based in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. It serves as a crucial platform for the region’s Indigenous communities, particularly through programming in both English and Inuktitut, making it a culturally rich station that bridges language gaps and connects communities. The station is operated by the Okalakatiget Society, an organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the culture, language, and traditions of the Inuit and other First Nations peoples in the area.
Launched in 2016, CKOH-FM broadcasts on the frequency of 99.3 MHz, providing an effective radiated power of 1,710 watts. This allows it to reach not just Happy Valley-Goose Bay but also surrounding regions, making it an essential medium for local communication. The station plays a diverse range of content, including music, news, public service announcements, and community-driven stories. By featuring programming that emphasizes youth, education, and cultural expression, CKOH-FM nurtures a sense of community among listeners, while also offering a space for the Indigenous population to celebrate and preserve their heritage.
One of the station's key objectives is to provide a voice to local communities that are often underrepresented in mainstream media. It plays an active role in fostering cultural pride and resilience, particularly by incorporating Inuit language in its broadcasts, which is a crucial tool in maintaining the language’s vitality in modern society. The station’s programming also includes vital information such as weather reports, health updates, and regional events, ensuring that listeners are informed and connected.
CKOH-FM’s influence extends beyond just broadcasting; it is a community hub that engages with people in meaningful ways, offering listeners a space to share their voices and concerns. By providing culturally relevant content and a platform for local stories, CKOH-FM not only serves as a radio station but as a beacon for social and cultural connection in Newfoundland and Labrador’s northern regions.
The station is operated by the Okalakatiget Society, an organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the culture, language, and traditions of the Inuit and other First Nations peoples in the area.
One of the station's key objectives is to provide a voice to local communities that are often underrepresented in mainstream media. It plays an active role in fostering cultural pride and resilience, particularly by incorporating Inuit language in its broadcasts, which is a crucial tool in maintaining the language’s vitality in modern society. The station’s programming also includes vital information such as weather reports, health updates, and regional events, ensuring that listeners are informed and connected.
CKOH-FM’s influence extends beyond just broadcasting; it is a community hub that engages with people in meaningful ways, offering listeners a space to share their voices and concerns. By providing culturally relevant content and a platform for local stories, CKOH-FM not only serves as a radio station but as a beacon for social and cultural connection in Newfoundland and Labrador’s northern regions.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Okalakatiget Society
- CKOH-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CKOH in the REC Canadian station database
- CKOK in the REC Canadian station database
- 1340CKHV in the REC Canadian station database
53°18′59″N 60°17′13″W / 53.31639°N 60.28694°W
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