Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio

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  • Call Letters: KBFT
  • Frequency: 89.9 FM
  • Networks: AMPERS

Our call sign is going to be KBFT and you all can tune into our programming at 89.9 MHz on the FM dial. KBFT is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast at 1000 Watts (1kW) with our antenna located atop the Nett Lake water tower in the village of Nett Lake, MN. Our studios are located in the Nett Lake School campus building. KBFT is owned and operated by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.

Series

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6 Pieces

This Native Fest Art Series shares the interviews provided by the artists that shared their talents and background with the community of Nett Lake, Minnesota.

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7 Pieces

This Native Fest Art Series shares the interviews provided by the artists that shared their talents and background with the community of Nett Lake, Minnesota.

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13 Pieces

This Native Fest Music Series interviews the musicians that came to the Nett Lake Community for the public to enjoy their live performances.

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18 Pieces

This Native Fest Music Series interviews the musicians that came to the Nett Lake Community for the public to enjoy their live performances.

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This Native Fest Writer Series will share the interviews with the writers that shared their talents during live community events.

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15 Pieces

This Native Fest Writing Series will share the interviews with the writers that shared their talents during live community events.

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Interviews from attendees of our Native Film Festival 2018

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The Festival through using traditional foods used by local cooks in and around the Nett Lake community, provided an environment of sharing, camaraderie and good eating in a positive venue.

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KBFT 89.9FM Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio's Native Music Fest features musicians from Indian country performing here at Nett Lake, MN. Narrated by Allison Herrera.

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4 Pieces

This series contains talks on sobriety, aim, Strongville, MN Treaties, water and spirituality


Latest Pieces

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Anishinaabe language and culture discussion. Live recording of Karen Drift on KBFT Radio.

  • Added: Feb 26, 2024
  • Length: 01:39:51
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Anishinaabe language and culture discussion. Live recording of Karen Drift on KBFT Radio.

  • Added: Feb 26, 2024
  • Length: 01:32:42
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Multi-award winning musicians, Jeneda and Clayson Benally from the Dine’ (Navajo) Nation in Northern Arizona create a politically-charged explosive...

  • Added: Jan 29, 2024
  • Length: 05:24
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In 2016, Chaz Wagner, (Bois Forte Ojibwe) and Tony Parson (Leech Lake Ojibwe) formed the band War Bonnet. War Bonnet is a legendary Native American...

  • Added: Jan 29, 2024
  • Length: 05:41
Caption: Joseph Sutherland telling stories at The Ledgend House
Episode 1: This episode discusses the cycle of life, the connection of language to life, stories of waanaboozhoo the Anishinaabe trickster spirit b...

  • Added: Jan 25, 2024
  • Length: 52:04
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Karen talks about how to use words with different genders, and the northern lights. Also, listen to a sample of Karen Drifts' language CD!

  • Added: Mar 31, 2023
  • Length: 01:46:03
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Guest speakers Brian Stillday Jr., Nicholas Deshaw, Aileen Erler, Terry Goodsky and Perry Drift share Anishinaabe culture, language and stories.

  • Added: Jan 13, 2023
  • Length: 33:49

  • Added: Jan 05, 2023
  • Length: 01:42:22
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An interview with Dr. Linda LeGarde Grover

  • Added: Jan 05, 2023
  • Length: 24:20
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KBFT and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund present Baapi'idiwin - A Native Comedy Series documenting Native Humor featuring some of Boi...

  • Added: Jan 05, 2023
  • Length: 01:06:16