Elder  Voices

The Elders of Western Alaska share stories, lessons and tradition. The Elder Voices program airs on KNOM at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays. Shorter-form spots, Elder Wisdom, air throughout the week.

Elder Wisdom: Karen Nassuk

March 15, 2023

KNOM calling for Elder voices

January 23, 2023

Elder Wisdom: Esther Kimoktoak

January 9, 2023

Elder Wisdom: Bernadette Tom

December 28, 2022

Elder Voices: Jack Brown

October 31, 2022

Elder Wisdom: Robert Iyatunguk

September 7, 2022

Grandfather and the Whale – Agnes Amarok

July 15, 2022

Elder Voices: Betty Segock

June 10, 2020

Elder Voices: Raymond Seetok, Sr.

April 15, 2020

Elder Voices: Agnes Amarok

February 28, 2020

Elder Voices: Vince Pikonganna

January 27, 2020

Elder Voices: Mary Jane Litchard

December 19, 2019

Elder Voices: Helen Larsen

September 25, 2019

Elder Voices: Hanna Takak

September 6, 2019

Elder Voices: Guy Martin

November 10, 2017

Elder Voices: Enid Lincoln

November 1, 2017

Elder Voices: Robert Iyatunguk

October 25, 2017

Elder Voices: Abraham Anasogak, Sr.

October 18, 2017

Elder Voices: Nancy Walunga

October 4, 2017

Elder Voices: Wilfred Anowlic

September 26, 2017

Elder Voices: Stanton Katchatag

August 29, 2017

Elder Voices: Ethel & Alfred Adams

August 22, 2017

Elder Voices: Walter Toolie

August 15, 2017

Elder Voices: Georgianne Anasogak

August 7, 2017

Elder Voices: Mike Williams, Sr.

August 2, 2017

Elder Voices: Esther Kimoktoak

July 26, 2017

Elder Voices: Rita Olanna

July 19, 2017

Elder Voices: Peter Jacobs

July 12, 2017

Elder Voices: Alice Fagerstrom

July 5, 2017

Elder Voices: Harriet Penayah

June 27, 2017

Elder Voices: Theresa Soolook

June 20, 2017

Elder Voices: Roger Nassuk, Sr.

June 13, 2017

Elder Voices: Caleb Pungowiyi

June 6, 2017

Elder Voices: Winnie James, Sr.

May 30, 2017

Elder Voices: Rose Anna Dan Waghiyi

May 23, 2017

Elder Voices: Velma Brown

May 16, 2017

Elder Voices: Dina Sagoonick

May 9, 2017

Elder Voices: Felix Walker, Sr.

May 2, 2017

Elder Voices: Winton Weyapuk, Jr.

April 25, 2017

Elder Voices: James Okpealuk

April 18, 2017

Elder Voices: Lela Oman

April 11, 2017

Elder Voices: Ralph Apatiki

April 4, 2017

Elder Voices: Laura Paniptchuk

March 28, 2017

Elder Voices: Maggie Olson

March 22, 2017

Elder Voices: Barbara Koogasagoon

March 15, 2017

Elder Voices: Patrick Omiak

March 7, 2017

Elder Voices: Willa Ashenfelter

February 21, 2017

Elder Voices: Ida Beisemeier

February 16, 2017

Elder Voices: Rodney Ungwiluk

February 7, 2017

Elder Voices: Ardith Weyiouanna

January 31, 2017

Elder Voices: Esther Bourdon

January 26, 2017

Elder Voices: Irene Aukongak

January 17, 2017

Elder Voices: Willie Hensley

January 10, 2017

Elder Voices: Davis Sockpick

January 6, 2017

Elder Voices: Beda Slwooko

December 27, 2016

Elder Voices: Jacob Ahwinona

December 20, 2016

Elder Voices: Frances Wright

December 15, 2016

Elder Voices: Ora Gologergen

December 6, 2016

Elder Voices: Norbert Kakaruk

November 29, 2016

Elder Voices: Irene Katchatag

November 22, 2016

Elder Voices: Steven Agloinga

November 15, 2016

Elder Voices: Susan Campbell

November 8, 2016

Elder Voices: Dan Karmun

November 3, 2016

Elder Voices: Guy Martin

December 6, 2013

Elder Voices: Patrick Omiak

September 6, 2013

Elder Voices: Nancy Walunga

August 9, 2013

Elder Voices: Wilfred Anowlic

July 7, 2013

Elder Voices: Betty Segock

June 10, 2013

Elder Voices: Harriet Penayah, Part Three

May 3, 2013

Elder Voices: Harriet Penayah, Part Two

May 2, 2013

Elder Voices: Harriet Penayah, Part One

May 1, 2013

Elder Voices: Mike Williams, Sr.

April 1, 2013

Elder Voices: Raymond Seetok Sr.

February 28, 2013

Elder Voices: Winton Weyapuk Jr.

January 30, 2013

Elder Voices: Vince Pikonganna

November 28, 2012

Elder Voices: James Okpealuk

November 1, 2012

Elder Voices: Jacob Ahwinona (encore)

July 31, 2012

Elder Voices: Rodney Ungwiluk, Sr. (encore)

May 30, 2012

Elder Voices: Dina Sagoonick

April 24, 2012

Elder Voices: Frances Wright

March 27, 2012

Suwat

Danielle Slingsby with Kawerak and guests discuss local events and what's happening in the Norton Sound Region. Catch Suwat on KNOM 780 AM 96.1 FM on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Language Sharing

'Sumikkiaq qaniqłiuqpat?' means 'What will they talk about?' in Iñupiaq. Parts 1-6 are recorded in collaboration with the Iñupiaq Language Group. For more Iñupiaq learning, visit the Iñupiaq Word of the Day Facebook page.

Ocean Knowledge

Megan Onders of Nome hosts a show about the ocean ecosystem, local and regional concerns and subsistence in Western Alaska. Ocean Knowledge on KNOM aims to provide the inspiration and tools for people to become more engaged in ocean stewardship. It airs on 780 AM 96.1 FM Fridays at 1 p.m.

 Love Letters to Home

Students from rural communities around the state share what they love most about home. Love Letters to Home are produced in collaboration with the Rural Alaska Honors Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Partnership Podcasts

Coffee & QuaqAlice Glenn explores and celebrates contemporary Native life in urban Alaska.

Coffee & Quaq airs on KNOM 780 AM 96.1 FM every other Friday at 11 a.m.

Indigefi: Alexis Sallee hosts a podcast of Indigenous music. It is rebroadcasted from Koahnic Broadcast Corporation on KNOM 780 AM 96.1 on Sundays at 4 p.m.

unikkaat / unipkaat ungipaghat / nallunairutet Circumpolar Waves: Inuit Circumpolar Council amplifies the Inuit voice - stories, reposts, and testimonials.

ICC's podcast is rebroadcasted on KMOM 780 AM 96.1 FM.

Line One: "Hosts Dr. Jillian Woodruff, Dr. Justin Clark and Prentiss Pemberton and their guests discuss a variety of health-related topics during this LIVE call-in show. Line One features local physicians and national subject experts from the fields of childcare, mental health, nutrition, pharmacology, surgery and more." Line One is rebroadcasted on KNOM 780 AM 96.1 FM from Alaska Public Media.