About APTN National News

Michael is a citizen of the Misipawistik Cree Nation. His journalism career began at the Calgary Straight which led to a reporter position for aboriginaltimes, a monthly supplement to the Globe and Mail. A year after his arrival, he was appointed managing editor. After a few years as writer/editor at the Indian Claims Commission in Ottawa, Michael was Communication Coordinator for the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba prior to joining APTN.

Cheryl McKenzie began working as a reporter for APTN in June 2001. Her work has been nominated for a Gemini Award and a Canadian Association of Broadcasters award.
In October 2005 Cheryl became Host/Producer for the launch of APTN National News: Daytime. After anchoring over 400 Daytime news broadcasts, Cheryl moved on to Host/Produce APTN’s current affairs program, Contact, for two seasons.

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.

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.

Bruce has been a member of the APTN News team since its inception in February 2000. A Cree member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, he has over 30 years experience as a journalist.

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.

Kent is an award-winning journalist who covers the north for APTN National News. He has also worked for CKIQ-FM in Iqaluit and as a reporter for Nunavut News North.

Wayne joined APTN in 2009 after graduating from Confederation College. After an internship, he was hired as a summer student and later as a full time reporter in Iqaluit where he is now based.

Danielle Rochette joined the APTN News team in August 2004 as a Reporter and Quebec Correspondent.

Annette joined APTN’s Ottawa Bureau in January 2008. She is a proud Ojibway member of Alderville First Nation in Ontario.

Originally from Iqaluit, Nigel put his TV broadcasting and journalism training to work for the CBC and Eye Steel Film before joining APTN.

A member of Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation in Ontario, Donna graduated from journalism school in 1999. She started at APTN in 2002. An experienced producer and anchor, Donna is currently a reporter/correspondent.

Larissa Burnouf has been a reporter/correspondent for the Saskatoon Bureau since 2009. She spent five years as a reporter/on-air personality with MBC Radio, Saskatchewan’s Aboriginal radio network.

After attending Concordia University’s Bachelor of Journalism program, Noemi wrote for various Montreal print outlets, as well as CBC Montreal and Radio Centre-Ville. In 2005, she joined the Edmonton Journal. She has been with APTN since October 2009.

A part of APTN National news since 2005, Rob brings to APTN almost twenty years of broadcast experience.

A proud Métis from BC, Tina began her television career in 1997 as a videographer. She has also produced documentaries and feature films that have won numerous awards at various film festivals.

Cullen is a member of the Métis nation who was born and raised in Yellowknife. He is working towards his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Film and Video Production at the University of Regina.

While attending the Academy of Broadcasting Corporation, Meagan landed her first assignment, voicing a documentary about Garden Hill, her home reserve, and the 100th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 1. She’s been with APTN since graduating from ABC with honours in 2009.

Matt joined APTN National News in 2006 as a Junior Researcher. He has been part of APTN since 2003 after he completed his broadcast training with the Manitoba Indian Cultural Education Centre’s Aboriginal Broadcast Training Initiative.