How Dan David transformed Indigenous journalism

On this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens honours the life and legacy of Dan David, the father of APTN.

David, a Mohawk journalist, spent 45 years transforming how Indigenous stories are told in Canada and around the world. From reporting for CBC and producing for TVOntario and VISION TV, to rebuilding newsrooms in South Africa, his work set the foundation for Indigenous journalism. In 2000, he co-launched InVision News, now APTN National News.

On January 12, David passed into the spirit world at the age of 73 after living with cancer. To reflect on his life and impact, Cierra is joined by two of his close friends and former colleagues: APTN producer Bruce Spence and Nation-to-Nation host and senior online reporter Karyn Pugliese. Together, they share his vision for Indigenous media and the mark he leaves behind.

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