Once again for 2012, the Native
Rhythms Festival Organizing Committee has
selected Native
American Public Telecommunications (NAPT) as the
non-profit organization to receive our direct and indirect
financial support. Our friends at NAPT have produced this
video to introduce themselves to you, and to express their
appreciation for the support of the Native
Rhythms Festival.
About NAPT
NAPT is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that
shares Native stories with the world through support of the
creation, promotion, and distribution of Native media. Founded
in 1977, through various media - public television, public
radio, and the Internet - NAPT brings awareness of Indian and
Alaska Native issues. NAPT receives major funding from the
Corporation for Public Broadcasting and from donations.
NAPT operates AIROS
(American Indian Radio Over Satellite) Audio, offering 24/7
downloadable podcasts with Native filmmakers, musicians, and
Tribal leaders. VisionMakeris the premier source for quality Native American
educational and home videos. All aspects of the NAPT program
encourage the involvement of young people to learn more about
careers in the media - to the next generation of storytellers.
NAPT is located at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. NAPT
offers student employment, internships, and fellowships.
Reaching the general public and the global market is the
ultimate goal for the dissemination of Native-produced media.
The Native Rhythms Festival
will advocate for and promote NAPT as follows:
At least 10% of the net proceeds from the 2012 Native
Rhythms Festival will be donated directly to
NAPT.
During the 2012 Native Rhythms
Festival and at all events in which we
participate to promote the Native
Rhythms Festival, we will
maintain a donation collection station and distribute
information about NAPT. We will also make periodic
announcements encouraging festival guests to visit the
donation collection station to learn more about NAPT and
make a donation.
Here on our website, encourage visitors to click
here to go to the NAPT donations page. This is a
secure link.
We are excited about our association with NAPT. They are an
outstanding organization with objectives that are very
complimentary to those of our festival. We hope that the
generosity of our supporters will help enhance NAPT's financial
situation and allow them to continue and expand their wonderful
programs.
