RezKast Radio[1] is an internet-based radio broadcast service situated on the Fort Peck Sioux & Assiniboine Indian Reservation. RezKast Radio features a range of content, including indigenous music, contemporary hits, coverage of reservation schools’ athletics, Tribal politics, and the weather.

RezKast also operates as the radio broadcasting wing of the RezKast Network, “providing a technical platform for news, language lessons, sports updates, history lessons, and music of interest.”[2]

Founded in February 2018 under the independent co-ownership of Nakoa HeavyRunner and Adriann Ricker, their commitment is to serve the people and communities of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.

Content edit

RezKast Radio offers a comprehensive array of content, including indigenous music, contemporary hits, coverage of reservation schools’ athletics, updates on reservation politics, and real-time weather reports. RezKast Radio’s commitment to diverse programming reflects their dedication to providing a multifaceted and engaging listening experience for their audience. From the rich tapestry of indigenous melodies to the dynamic landscape of current affairs within reservation politics, RezKast Radio seeks to deliver content that resonates with the varied interests and preferences of the discerning listeners.

RezKast Radio has also interviewed award nominating Canadian actor and musician, Gary Farmer.[3]

Area of coverage edit

RezKast Radio operates as an internet-based radio broadcast service, strategically positioned on the Fort Peck Sioux & Assiniboine Indian Reservation.

History edit

Established in February 2018, RezKast Radio emerged under the independent co-ownership of Nakoa HeavyRunner[4] and Adriann Ricker. Their collective commitment is dedicated to serving the people and communities of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Hailing from the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in North Central Montana, Nakoa HeavyRunner, in addition to being a co-owner, is a proficient music producer with a noteworthy portfolio, having collaborated with esteemed Indigenous recording artists across North America. Adriann Ricker, also a co-owner, originates from the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Northeastern Montana. In her professional capacity, she holds the position of Director of Dental Operations at the Fort Peck Tribes.

Citations edit

  1. ^ "HOME". 2022 Rezkast. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  2. ^ Elena Duarte, Marisa (2017). Network Sovereignty: Building The Internet Across Indian Country (1st ed.). Seattle, Washington: University of Washington. p. 69. ISBN 9780295741819.
  3. ^ Interview W/Gary Farmer For Rezkast Radio, retrieved 2023-12-03
  4. ^ "NEW ALBUMS". Nakoa's Music. Retrieved 2023-12-03.