Daniel Spaulding

Daniel Spaulding is an enrolled member of the Nimiipuu Nation. He was born and raised in Lapwai, Idaho on the Nez Perce Reservation. Daniel’s background is in Radio Broadcasting and Audio Production. Daniel is an advocate for positive Indigenous representation in media and has worked in radio for 7 years as both Radio Coordinator and a Radio Personality for his Tribe’s FM Radio station KIYE. Daniel is the host and producer of “The Conversation” on KIYE where he interviews renowned actors, comedians, scholars, artists, activists, and influencers within the Native American community focusing on highlighting the positive Indigenous representation in media. In addition, Daniel is a podcaster, cohosting “Brown Sound” with his best friend Javier Gomez where they share Latinx and Indigenous insights on a variety of topics highlighting the intersectionality of both cultures. Daniel has created multiple outlets to uplift and amplify Indigenous perspectives through media. 

Author: Jonelle Yearout