CKOH-FM is a
community radio station
Community radio is a radio service offering a third model of radio broadcasting in addition to commercial and public broadcasting.
Community stations serve geographic communities and communities of interest. They broadcast content that is popul ...
based in
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Inuit: ''Vâli'') is a town in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Located in central Labrador on the coast of Lake Melville and the Churchill River, Happy Valley-Goose Bay is the largest population centre ...
,
Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic region. The province comprises the island of Newfoundland and the continental region of Labrador, having a total size of . As of 2025 the population ...
and
Labrador
Labrador () is a geographic and cultural region within the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is the primarily continental portion of the province and constitutes 71% of the province's area but is home to only 6% of its populatio ...
. It serves as a platform for the region’s Indigenous communities, particularly through programming in both
English
English usually refers to:
* English language
* English people
English may also refer to:
Culture, language and peoples
* ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England
* ''English'', an Amish ter ...
and
Inuktitut
Inuktitut ( ; , Inuktitut syllabics, syllabics ), also known as Eastern Canadian Inuktitut, is one of the principal Inuit languages of Canada. It is spoken in all areas north of the North American tree line, including parts of the provinces of ...
.
The station is operated by the OKalaKatiget Society,
an organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the culture, language, and traditions of the
Inuit
Inuit (singular: Inuk) are a group of culturally and historically similar Indigenous peoples traditionally inhabiting the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America and Russia, including Greenland, Labrador, Quebec, Nunavut, the Northwe ...
and other First Nations peoples in the area.
Launched in 2016, CKOH-FM broadcasts from its Happy Valley/Goose Bay transmitter on the frequency of 99.3 MHz, providing an
effective radiated power
Effective radiated power (ERP), synonymous with equivalent radiated power, is an IEEE standardized definition of directional radio frequency (RF) power, such as that emitted by a radio transmitter. It is the total power in watts that would ha ...
of 1,710 watts.
This allows it to reach not just Happy Valley-Goose Bay but also surrounding regions. The station plays a diverse range of content, including music, news, public service announcements, and community-driven stories. By featuring programming that emphasizes youth, education, and cultural expression, CKOH-FM nurtures a sense of community among listeners, while also offering a space for the Indigenous population to celebrate and preserve their heritage.
One of the station's key objectives is to provide a voice to local communities that are often underrepresented in mainstream media. It plays an active role in fostering cultural pride and resilience, particularly by incorporating Inuit language in its broadcasts, which is a crucial tool in maintaining the language’s vitality in modern society. The station’s programming also includes vital information such as weather reports, health updates, and regional events, ensuring that listeners are informed and connected.
References
External links
Okalakatiget Society*
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KOH
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