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This year marks the second pandemic celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day, and while we can’t celebrate Indigenous people and …
“I’m partial to in-depth ‘follow the money’ investigative pieces. The rise and fall of Tribal Councils Investment Group might be a favorite story that I’ve worked on. Private jets, pricy Vegas getaways-type scandal that only APTN covered extensively.” – Melissa Ridgen
“It’s important that there be more Indigenous media workers but also more Black or Filipino or Sikh journalists, and managers as well. Otherwise, stories are not going to be as full and rich as they should be.” – Brittany Hobson
“I want to advocate for showcasing more young people’s talent. We have so many people who are big into sports and other fields, and I love the idea of showing what our youth are doing, and what their journeys to get there have been like.” – Charmaine Straker
“From a technical perspective, my favourite production would have to be the North American Indigenous Games in Winnipeg. Also, the 2010 Winter Olympics – to see and hear so many different sports in different Indigenous languages being broadcast felt incredible.” – Derek Christianson
“I have had this question put to me when I’ve given interviews or lectures – how do I draw the line between activism and journalism, as if me being Indigenous means I can’t report objectively on Indigenous peoples’ issues.” – Trina Roache
