Native Communications Inc. (NCI) is a public radio network in the Canadian province of

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. The network provides programming by and for Canadian

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was founded by Donald A. McIvor of Wabowden, Manitoba. The network mainly plays

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in order to appeal to a more general audience, while still serving the First Nations with its other programming. NCI-FM broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on more than 50 FM radio transmitters located throughout Manitoba, reaching over 70 communities. Its headquarters is located at 1507 Inkster Boulevard in

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. The company also operates CIUR-FM, a youth-oriented radio station in Winnipeg which airs distinct programming from the main network, and is a new country station compared to the general NCI network. The newest major site (on-air May 2002) includes a transmitter (2.7 watts) located near Minnedosa, servicing the

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and Dauphin regions. as well as one in

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References

External links

www.ncifm.com
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Query the REC's Canadian station database for Native Communications Inc. stations
Canadian radio networks First Nations radio stations in Canada Mass media in Winnipeg Thompson, Manitoba Community radio organizations {{Canada-media-company-stub