Earlier this Fall, the CRTC issued a call for applications for an existing, Native B License, with frequencies in 5 cities, including Vancouver.

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1 Date: December 2, 2015 Attention: Community Leaders and Service Providers Subject: Seeking letter of support My name is Greg Smith, CEO of CFNR- FM, located in Terrace, BC. We are an independent First Nations owned and operated radio station that has been in business for 27 years; we are Networked over the Central & Northern half of BC. We have earned the respect from our listeners and our CRTC Provincial Representative, of being known as a true and unique community radio station. Earlier this Fall, the CRTC issued a call for applications for an existing, Native B License, with frequencies in 5 cities, including Vancouver. We have begun taking steps of seriously pursuing the Vancouver frequency only, as we are well into the process of completing the CRTC application, of which the deadline is fast approaching. We recognize the void that exists between the existing radio media and the Vancouver Aboriginal population, who are not currently being served. We are seeking your support today for our CRTC application for a Vancouver frequency, as letters of support are an essential part of our presentation to the CRTC. I want to personally thank you for your consideration in supporting our efforts and helping make this become a reality. I remain Sincerely, Greg Smith CEO

2 December 2, 2015 Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0N2 To Whom it may concern: Re: CFNR-FM Application for Native B License This letter is in support of Canada s First Nations Radio s (CFNR-FM) application for a Native B License for the broadcasting city of Vancouver. The Nisga a Nation has a large population of Nisga a citizens in the city of Vancouver that would benefit greatly from the excellent community-based broadcasting provided by CFNR- FM. The opportunity for CFNR-FM to provide radio broadcasting would also connect all Aboriginal peoples living in Vancouver back to their home communities in the northern region of the province. On behalf of the Nisga a Nation, I fully support CFNR-FM s application for a Native B License and encourage the CRTC to favorably consider their application. Yours truly, NISGA A LISIMS GOVERNMENT H. Mitchell Stevens President

3 Helps Us Expand on our Tradition Service to Aboriginal Communities throughout British Columbia Support Vancouver Aboriginal Radio 106.3FM CRTC Application ABOUT CANADA S FIRST NATIONS RADIO Broadcasting for 25 years, Northern Native Broadcasting, a not for profit company, proudly broadcasts to 70 communities throughout Central and Northern British Columbia. Canada s First Nation s radio reaches over 100,000 people, including the islands of Haida Gwaii and from the northern border south to Williams Lake, BC. We connect 42 First Nations communities, sharing culture, traditions, and music. Ours is a unique and proven balance programming that resonates across our geographically dispersed Aboriginal communities yet also reaches out to a cross section of mainstream listeners as well, which is an important aspect of our broader mission of inclusiveness. OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY CFRN honors our commitment to serve all 70 communities in our coverage area by offering coverage of community events and celebrations. In 2014, we promoted over 40 events and provided community organizations with over $350,000 in on air promotion. Our responsibility to our heritage and the 42 First Nations communities we serve goes above and beyond supporting the events. We were personally impacted through the loss of one of our broadcast family members in the Highway of Tears tragedy. CFNR organized the Highway of Tears Walk and our staff has been heavily involved in searching for missing members of our communities. We are the community. It s what we do and who we serve!

4 OUR COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE Canadian First Nations Radio showcases and shares experiences from an Aboriginal perspective to our community of First Nations peoples and the general population of Central and Northern BC. We provide a fusion of culture, language, and music with overarching format of Canadian- Centric Roots Rock and Classic Hits. Dedicated First Nations programming includes Journeys, hosted by Kiefer Collision, which serves as an oral history kept alive through interviews with Aboriginal Peoples about stories that matter. Our community coverage includes sports, live- streamed Native Basketball events, Hobiyee, Tribal Canoe Journey, Qatuwas Festival, and National Aboriginal Day. THE VANCOUVER RADIO LICENSE APPLCIATION Northern Native Broadcasting is seeking a Broadcast license to expand our community service to Vancouver at 106.3FM. The Vancouver radio station will be an Urban Aboriginal station, providing daily coverage of events that affect our Aboriginal Peoples with a fusion of spoken word programming and music. Vancouver Aboriginal Radio will include local, regional, national, and First Nations news blended with cultural features and stories.

5 Programming Example: Urban Originals - the Talking Rock for Vancouver Aboriginal Radio 106.3FM Daily segments will feature interviews and stories focused on language, culture, and history presented with balance and objectivity Individual successes business leaders, musicians, and artists Local groups & organizations community resources, outreach groups, and storytellers WHY ABORIGIONAL RADIO FOR VANCOUVER The Aboriginal population in the Lower Mainland is expected to increase at twice the rate of the general Canadian population. A Vancouver station will leverage Northern Native Broadcasting s existing Aboriginal network, in order to educate all people in BC s largest urban region about our communities, heritage, and culture. Look who stopped by CFNR...BC Regional Chief Shane Gottfriedson chatting with Steve Little

6 INVITING YOUR COMMUNITY TO BE OUR COMMUNITY The broadcast team, led by Greg Smith, President and Board of Directors of Northern Native Broadcasting, is asking for your support, personally as Chief and on behalf of your Band. In our process of applying to the CRTC for the Vancouver license Letters of Support will be an essential part of our presentation. It is our desire to build a relationship with each of the three Bands in our immediate broadcast area. Your Band will play a major role in our Urban Originals programming providing your Band with a voice to the Vancouver community. We need to listen to you and your community about issues that matter and celebrations that unite us. We bring 25 years of experience working with our 42 Band member communities and welcome the privilege of adding your Band to our community. Thank you for considering how your Community can help Vancouver Aboriginal Radio 106.3FM become a reality broadcasting in Vancouver. Thank You!

7 Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Ottawa, Ontario Canada, K1A 0N2 Reference: Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC Community Support To Whom It May Concern: Northern Native Broadcasting is seeking your support for our Vancouver Radio application to operate radio station 106.3FM as an Aboriginal station. We offer 27 years of experience broadcasting to Aboriginal communities and rely on community support. Please feel free to share your support with the CRTC on behalf of our application on behalf of some of these benefits. - Giving voice to Aboriginal Community Leaders and Service Providers in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland - Supporting our 3 Nations in Vancouver - Large population of Aboriginal people not being served through traditional media - Education on Language and Culture to the Aboriginal community and being a cross- cultural bridge to the non- aboriginal community - Supporting groups and organizations that work with the Aboriginal community - Bringing Aboriginal News to Vancouver from Central and Northern British Columbia We are looking forward to serving your community and bringing the benefits of Aboriginal Radio to your community. Please send a copy of your support to CFNR and filed with the CRTC by February 26, We appreciate your support. Yours sincerely: Greg Smith CEO