APTN National News
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ABOUT US
APTN National News delivers the news of the day and provides a more in-depth look at the issues facing Aboriginal communities in Canada and around the world. Our vibrant new studio design will complement the quality news reporting our viewers have come to know and trust. Be sure to tune into APTN National News for news that not only informs, but inspires.
ANCHORS +
Host/ProducerTodd
Lamirande
Todd is a former reporter and video journalist who is co-host of APTN National News. He first joined APTN in July 2000 and is a proud member of the Métis Nation.
Host/ReporterPatrice
Mousseau
Of Ojibway/Métis descent, Patrice is co-host of APTN National News. She has extensive broadcast experience including Aboriginal Voices Radio, CBC and Dex TV.
PRODUCERS +
Assistant Executive Producer Naomi
Clarke
A member of the Sagkeeng First Nation, Naomi has been with APTN since 2000, tackling a variety of jobs from researcher to reporter, to live event producer.
Executive Producer - East Mark
Blackburn
Mark has a strong background in journalism. Over the last 10 years he has worked as a reporter, investigative reporter, host/producer, chase producer and producer.
Executive Producer - North Mark
Solnoky
Line Producer Bruce
Spence
A member of the APTN News team since its inception in February 2000. Bruce has a strong background in Journalism with 30 years of experience. He is a Cree member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. .
National Assignment Editor Murray
Oliver
A seasoned journalist for over 14 years, Murray’s experience includes time as a foreign correspondent and Bureau Chief for CTV in Africa and Iraq, an investigative journalist at CBC, and a freelance writer for numerous print outlets and radio stations.
REPORTERS / VIDEO JOURNALISTS +
Iqaluit Bureau Kent
Driscoll
Kent Driscoll is an award winning journalist with who has enjoyed covering the north while with CKIQ-FM in Iqaluit and as a reporter for Nunavut News North.
Halifax Bureau Jodie
Barnaby
Jodie is a M'gmaq from Listuguj, Quebec, and is a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Journalism program at the University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax Bureau James
Hopkins
An Ojibway member of the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve. James has a Journalism Diploma from Cambrian College and is completing his studies toward a B.A. in Communications Studies at Laurentian University.
Montreal Bureau Danielle
Rochette
Danielle Rochette joined APTN News in August 2004 as a Reporter and Quebec Correspondent in the Montreal bureau.
Ottawa Bureau Annette
Francis
Annette joined APTN as a reporter at our Ottawa Bureau in January 2008. She is a proud Ojibway member of Alderville First Nation in Ontario.
Ottawa Bureau Nigel
Newlove
Originally from Iqaluit, Nigel took both T.V. Broadcasting and Journalism in college, and later worked for the CBC and Eye Steel Film before arriving here at APTN
Toronto Bureau
Toronto Bureau Wayne
Roberts
Wayne has a diploma in Aboriginal Film and Television from Capilano College and has worked previously with CTV First Story in Vancouver and CBC Radio One in Prince George, B.C. and has roots in three nations - Haida, Tsimshian and Salish.
Winnipeg Bureau Priscilla
Wolf
Priscilla is a Cree member from the Mistawasis First Nation in Sask. She has worked in the mainstream media for 5 years in areas of reporting and hosting.
Saskatoon Bureau
Saskatoon Bureau Larissa
Burnouf
Edmonton Bureau Noemi
Lopinto
Vancouver Bureau Rob
Smith
Rob brings to APTN almost twenty years of broadcast experience. In 2005, Rob joined the APTN NATIONAL NEWS as a Video Journalist.
Vancouver Bureau Tina
House
A proud Métis from the BC region began her television career in 1997 as a videographer that led her into producing documentaries and feature films that have won numerous awards at various film festivals.
Bureau Cullen
Crozier
>Cullen is a member of the Métis nation who was born and raised in Yellowknife and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in film and video production
Yellowknife Bureau Amos
Scott
A member of the Tlicho First Nation, Amos joined APTN National News in July 2006 after a stint as a radio producer for CBC and then CKLB 101.9FM - your First Nations Radio Station.
Yellowknife Bureau Roy
Dahl
Whitehorse Bureau Dez
Loreen
Dez Loreen comes to the APTN Whitehorse bureau from his hometown of Inuvik, NWT. He has three years experience in television production with the Inuvialuit Communications Society and spent four years working as editor for the Inuvik Drum weekly newspaper.
RESEARCH +
Winnipeg Bureau Meagan
Fiddler
Winnipeg Bureau Matt
Thordarson
Matt joined APTN National News team in 2006 as a Jr. Researcher. He has been part of APTN since 2003 after completing his broadcast training with ABTI.
Ottawa Bureau Jorge
Barrera