Native Communications Inc. (NCI) is a

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network in the

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. The network provides programming by and for Canadian

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was founded by Donald A. McIvor of Wabowden, Manitoba. The network mainly plays

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in order to appeal to a more general audience, while still serving the First Nations with its other programming. NCI-FM broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on more than 50

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transmitters located throughout Manitoba, reaching over 70 communities. Its headquarters is located at 1507 Inkster Boulevard in

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. The company also operates CIUR-FM, a youth-oriented radio station in Winnipeg which airs distinct programming from the main network, and is a new country station compared to the general NCI network. The newest major site (on-air May 2002) includes a transmitter (2.7 watts) located near Minnedosa, servicing the Brandon and Dauphin regions. as well as one in

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. On October 24, 2006, the CRTC approved Native Communication's application to add an FM transmitter at 100.5 MHz in Kenora, Ontario with 40,000 watts and to rebroadcast the programing of CINC-FM Thompson, Manitoba. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-601
CINC-FM Thompson - New transmitter at Kenora, ''CRTC'', October 24, 2006 CIKN-FM was chosen for the new transmitter at Kenora. Its uncertain if the transmitter had ever signed on.

References

External links

www.ncifm.com

Native Communications
at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the

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