About
Us
Posted
01.20.2007
CIRO (Campus/Community Independent Radio Okanagan) consists of volunteers from the Campus-Community Radio Okanagan Non Profit Society, and the UBCO Student Union Radio Club.
The purpose of CIRO is to establish an alternative FM “Community Based Campus Radio Station” at UBCO by applying for a broadcasting license from the CRTC (Canada’s Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission).
CIRO’s primary role, and that of Campus/Community Radio Stations, is to ensure diversity within the broadcasting system in both music and spoken word by offering programming that is different in style and substance from the programming offered by other types of radio stations.
An important part of our current internet and eventual FM programming mandate is to showcase music by artists from Kelowna and the Okanagan, as well as Canadian music and international music that is not played by commercial stations. Campus/Community Radio Stations have an important role to play in the development, support and exposure of local talent, including artists from minority cultural groups.
With respect to cultural diversity, we are committed to reflecting the multicultural and multiracial nature of Kelowna, the Okanagan, and Canadian society, including Aboriginal groups, through showcasing in-depth spoken word and third-language programming. We will also serve other under-represented groups including UBCO students (and students from other institutions), the alternative arts community, social and environmental activists, independent media groups, and those whose sexual orientation is diverse etc.
To achieve the above mentioned programming goals, Campus/Community Radio Stations (including CIRO) rely almost entirely on hundreds of students and members of the community at large to produce the above mentioned programming. Because the above mentioned groups are not typically represented by mainstream media, CIRO will provide student and community members with training in radio production and access to the airwaves so that their perspectives and concerns can reach a niche audience and the general public
As a step towards FM realization, and to create and maintain interest, CIRO is now broadcasting alternative music/spoken word programming (here:http://www.ciro.ca/program_guide.htm). The UBCO Student Union Radio Club component of CIRO is offering students and the community at large the opportunity to create and host a feature show, commentary, or regular program. Our existing “Internet Radio Station” is dedicated to adhering to the above mentioned programming principles.
If you would like to host a program, send an email to radio@ciro.ca indicate “CIRO SHOW PROPOSAL” in the subject box. Please include a brief description of your proposed show. No experience is necessary. Students, Faculty and Community Members are welcome.
Without Community and UBCO student support, the establishment of a Campus/Community Radio Station is not possible.
cIro society bylaws and constitution
How to Get Involved
Posted
01.20.2007
Starting a radio station takes a lot of dedicated work. Many people are working hard, but many more are still needed. There are many areas in which to help out.
The first thing you’ll want to do is sign up to receive our email newsletter. You’ll be added to our mailing list by sending an email to radio@ciro.ca. We’ll send you info about CIRO’s progress, when meeting are, and when fundraisers happen.
The next thing you’ll want to do is attend our monthly meetings. By coming to meetings you can give us your input and help us shape the course of the radio station’s development. Attending a meeting is the first step in becoming a member, and hosting a show.
If you can’t make it to meetings but would like to donate some time check out what follows and email us at radio@ciro.ca to sort something out.
Check out CIRO roles and responsibilities here.
If you are a musician who would like your material heard on CIRO’s internet broadcast our mailing address is:
CIRO
3333 University Way
Kelowna BC
V1V 1V7
Room SSC 013B ...... or drop your demo’s and disc’s off at our studio; located inside the UBCSU-O’s student newspaper office (the Phoenix).
