The Native Communications Society of the Northwest Territories (NCS)
The NCS has been in operation since 1982. In that time, the NCS has expanded its operations to include broadcast radio, online news, features, and videos.
NCS operates CKLB 101.9 FM — The Voice of Denendeh — delivering Indigenous language services to 30 communities and three diamond mines, as well as into Northern Alberta and Western Nunavut.
In recent years, NCS has grown to a staff of more than one dozen on-air, sales and support staff, overseen by a strong Board of Directors.
NCS is now experiencing exceptional growth, while meeting all financial obligations of its funders, vendors and Revenue Canada.
CKLB Radio
CKLB 101.9 FM owns transmission equipment and broadcasts to 30 NWT communities as well as to the diamond mines.
Four communities in northern Alberta receive broadcasting from CKLB, although they provide their own community equipment as they are out of the NCS jurisdiction.
One community in Nunavut provides their own broadcasting equipment and location maintenance.
Programming is provided in English and Indigenous languages, and focuses on First Nations, Métis and Inuit issues, interests, cultures and lifestyles.
The spoken word programming is joined by a broad range of music genres, Indigenous music, regional news and unique radio specials. Online streaming of CKLB is available at the NCS website for listeners outside of signal range.
The CKLB newsroom is always looking for interesting stories to tell. Contact them at news@cklbradio.com or 867-766-2552 Ext. 108
