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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8 Pieces

Bois Forte Veterans Series is a special Veterans Day series featuring the Anishinaabe Men and Women who served in the United States Military from the Bois Forte Band Of Chippewa in northern Minnesota.

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3 Pieces

A compilation of various contest winners throughout the history of KBFT.

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55 Pieces

Cultural Crossings is a project that highlights the voices of Nett Lake youth.

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18 Pieces

KBFT interviewed some elders in the community to share some recollections of their lives on the reservation and how things have changed over the years.

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11 Pieces

This project will feature a look at native apparel through research and reproduction of authentic regalia of the Anishinabe Nation.

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16 Pieces

Historical window, a program that lets you experience the past and treasure the history of the Bois Fort Band of Chippewa through the voices of our elders.

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16 Pieces

KBFT Radio present Anishinaabemoen Series (Ojibwe Language) featuring Bemidji State University professor of Ojibwe - Dr. Anton Treuer

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KBFT Bois Forte Live Community Broadcast Pow Wow Series - a "live/on air" series featuring interviews from respected leaders in the Pow Wow circle and the Bois Forte Community.

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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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KBFT Native Music Fest 2021 includes performances featuring different Native American musicians and local Minnesota musicians contracted for their live performances and in-studio interviews.


Latest Pieces

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Karen Drift teaches us how to say 11 in Ojibwe

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Feb 18, 2022
  • Length: :58
  • Purchases: 1
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Karen Drift teaches us how to say $20 in Ojibwe.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Feb 18, 2022
  • Length: :57
  • Purchases: 1
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Aileen Erler tells the story of Nanaboozhoo and his smart berries.

  • Added: Jan 28, 2022
  • Length: 05:21
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In this segment we hear from Bois Forte elder, Gary Strong who talks about hunting, fishing, and ricing Nett Lake MN a long time ago.

  • Added: Jan 26, 2022
  • Length: 04:05
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In this segment we hear from Bois Forte elder, Gary Strong who talks about growing up in Strongville - Nett Lake MN.

  • Added: Jan 26, 2022
  • Length: 06:55
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KBFT 89.9 FM and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund present MN Artist Profiles a series highlighting artists and musicians of Minnesota....

  • Added: Jan 24, 2022
  • Length: 14:43
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KBFT 89.9 FM and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund present MN Artist Profiles a series highlighting artists and musicians of Minnesota....

  • Added: Jan 19, 2022
  • Length: 07:09
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In this segment we hear from Bois Forte elder, Karen Drift who shares her stories about the outdoors in Nett Lake the way it was along time ago. Pa...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2022
  • Length: 11:32
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In this segment we hear from Bois Forte elder, Karen Drift who shares her stories about the outdoors in Nett Lake the way it was along time ago. Pa...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2022
  • Length: 09:40
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In this segment we meet with Bois Forte Elder the "Dog Man" Maurice Champaine who share his Dog Sledding Stories.

  • Added: Jan 03, 2022
  • Length: 06:23