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Jermaine Jackson, host of The Winner’s Edge on Daybreak Star Radio, recently sat down with basketball great Damen Bell-Holter for an insightful interview. A proud member of Alaska’s Haida people, Damen shared stories about his basketball journey, his dedication to empowering Indigenous communities, and how his heritage continues to shape his mission. From Haida Roots […]
With the Holiday season fast approaching, cold weather sweeping in, we at Daybreak Star Radio thought we’d give you some Indigenous holiday music to bring in some cheer. This list has something for everyone and will get you in the mood for snow and seasons greetings. These seven songs are a must add to your […]
Surrounded by drums and strings, RONN!E from Daybreak Star Radio sits down with a man who plays a different instrument altogether. Delbert Anderson is a Diné musician specializing in jazz trumpet music. Having started at a young age, Delbert originally tried out the trombone but found he couldn’t make the instrument sing. However, when he […]
Drew Michael, a talented artist from Anchorage, Alaska, is currently showcasing his work at the Sacred Circle Gallery at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. In an insightful interview with Daybreak Star Radio’s Evan, Drew shared how his art connects to the human condition and how his life experiences shape his creativity. His exhibit invites viewers […]
Daybreak Star Radio had the opportunity to sit down with Filmmaker and Theatre Artist Kendra Potter to discuss her upcoming projects and how her path to reconnection has inspired her work. RONN!E effortlessly guides the interview, allowing Kendra to share her expertise in a range of subjects. Having been adopted by a white family, Kendra […]
Recognizing that the land is a relative rather than a resource, reframes the normalization of land commodification, contamination, and exploitation. Native peoples practice land stewardship and understand and foster a literal connection to the land. In this final segment of the Land Stewardship: Dirt Alert blog series, Brit Reed discusses what it means to have […]
Daybreak Star Radio has been a longtime fan of Lou Lou Duchesse, whose signed poster was the first framed piece to go up on the walls of the station. Sherry Steele had the opportunity to sit down with Lou Lou Duchesse AKA Lauren Ashley Jiles to discuss her career as a burlesque dancer. Lauren is […]
With the walls decorated in her signed albums, RONN!E from Daybreak Star Radio interviews singer, songwriter, and actor Melody Mcarthur. Originally from the Treaty 8 territory, Melody is a proud member of the Woodland Cree nation. Melody’s musical talent and versatile voice lends itself to exploration within several genres. Being an independent artist allows for […]
RONN!E from Daybreak Star Radio got the opportunity to sit down with musical artist and actor Damien Castellane aka LUVSMOKEYY about his role in Netflix’s new movie Rez Ball. Already familiar with one another, the two banter back and forth about music, acting, and the experience of growing up on the rez. Damien Castellane plays […]
In a wonderful full circle moment, Daybreak Star Radio’s RONN!E and Sherry Steele interview Devin Sampson Craig about his role in Netflix’s new movie Rez Ball. Devin is no stranger to the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, having once worked here before his big break as Bryson in Rez Ball. Devin is from the Yakima […]
