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Aunty Rhoda is an experienced, motivated, and versatile arts executive with a diverse range of international and national industry practice within commercial, community and non-profit organisations, festivals and events. The former Head Of First Nations Programming at the Sydney Opera House, Aunty Rhoda is currently the Curator: Parrtjima Festival, Alice Springs, Festival Director, Boomerang Dreaming Festival, the First Nations Creative Director for the Northern Rivers Performing Arts (NORPA), First Nations Consultant NIDA, and The Elder in Residence SBS and NITV. She is the newly appointed Arts Ambassador and consultant for Voyages Indigenous Tourism. A practicing weaver, actor, producer and director, she continues to work across the creative industries and is a sought-after consultant, speaker and performer in theatre, film, television, and radio.

Aunty Rhoda

Elder in Residence SBS and NITVBundjalung nation, Widjabul/Wieybal clan

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Natalie Ahmat

Head of Indigenous News and Current Affairs, NITV Australia.

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Rebekah Williams- Holten (Bek) is a proud Dunghutti Gomeroi woman with a deep connection to her Dunghutti cultural heritage and the legacy of her ancestors. She honours the strong female role models in her family, especially her beloved grandmother, acknowledging that she stands on the shoulders of those who came before her. Her family originates from Bellbrook, below Barralbarayi (Sugar Loaf Mountain), a place rich in cultural significance.
As First Nations Engagement & Partnerships Manager at SBS Australia, Rebekah is dedicated to cultivating meaningful connections that amplify First Nations voices and foster collaboration. She works closely with teams to ensure First Nations perspectives are authentically integrated into projects and initiatives, advocating for representation and cultural inclusion.
Her work is driven by a profound respect for her heritage and a commitment to advancing First Nations voices within Corporate Australia. She enjoys managing complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring strategic initiatives come to life while fostering opportunities and inclusion for First Nations peoples. Her journey and achievements reflect her dedication to making a positive impact within the First Nations sector and beyond.

Rebekah William

Manager of First Nations Engagement & Partnerships Corporate Affairs, NITV Australia.

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Carolin Taubensee is a strategic, results-oriented marketing, communication and sponsorship professional with a sharp eye and an unwavering work ethic. She graduated with an honours bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Manitoba and from the Executive Development Program from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has a wealth of experience in strategic marketing campaign programs, budget planning and oversight, and a knack for building strong partnerships.
Carolin has spent a significant proportion of her career as the executive director of marketing and community support at Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, the director of marketing communication at MTS and media director at Palmer Jarvis Communications. She is a collaborative senior leader who achieves excellent performance and high levels of engagement by supporting her colleagues. These qualities led to her appointment as executive director of marketing and communications at APTN.

Carolin Taubensee

Executive Director of Marketing and Communications / Executive Management, APTN, Canada.

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Wayne McKenzie is from the Gitxsan First Nation of Northwest British Columbia. Born and raised in Hazelton, BC. From an early age, Wayne knew that he wanted to work in the television industry.
He graduated from the Media Resources Program at Capilano University in North Vancouver before moving on to Ryerson University in Toronto where Wayne received a Bachelor’s Degree in Television Production in 1986.
He has worked in both the private and public sectors. Prior to beginning his career at the CBC in the late 1980s, he worked with video production and post-production companies in Vancouver and Toronto. He spent 10 years at CBC North television in Yellowknife, where he worked on Indigenous language and Indigenous-focused programming: Denendeh, Focus North, Northbeat and Igalaaq.
Wayne joined APTN in August of 1999 prior to the network’s September 1st launch. He soon moved into the management ranks and assumed the role of Manager of Operations. His dedication and expertise were recognized and he was promoted to his current position as Director of Operations in 2001.
Wayne lives in Winnipeg with his wife Marion and children Katie and Benjamin.

Wayne McKenzie

Executive Director of Operations / Executive Management, APTN, Canada.

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Sumeet Bhanot is Kaiurungi Ahumoni (Director of Finance) at Whakaata Māori. A Chartered Accountant with an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, he brings over 15 years of senior finance experience across sectors including aviation, healthcare, manufacturing, and the cultural sector.
Sumeet is a finance leader known for delivering financial sustainability, operational improvements, and system transformation. Prior to joining Whakaata Māori, he served for nearly a decade as Head of Finance at Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum, where he led financial strategy, automated core systems, and supported the organisation’s long-term growth. His earlier career includes key roles at Air New Zealand and Qantas.
At Whakaata Māori, Sumeet oversees financial operations that underpin the organisation’s ability to create, share, and sustain kaupapa Māori content. He is passionate about aligning strong financial governance with cultural impact and organisational resilience.

Sumeet Bhanot

Kaiurungi Ahumoni | Director of Finance, Whakaata Māori, Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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With nearly 20 years at Hakka TV, Wen-Ling has working on the frontlines of news. She is dedicated to promoting Hakka culture, preserving the Hakka language, and staying connected to Hakka communities. Through every report, she is trying hard to make more people know, understand, and appreciate Hakka heritage. She believes media is a bridge for culture, and that it's Hakka TV’s mission and responsibility to ensure Hakka voices are heard and seen.

林玟伶
新聞部經理
在客家電視服務近20年，一路走來深耕新聞現場，致力推廣客家文化、保存客語、守望客庄最前線。期盼透過每一則報導的力量，讓更多人認識、理解並珍惜客家。她始終相信，媒體是傳遞文化的橋梁，讓客家被聽見、被看見，是我們的使命，更是責任。

Wen-Ling Lin

Manager of News Department, Hakka TV, Taiwan.

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Maraos holds a Master's degree from the Graduate Institute of Social Enterprise and Cultural Creativity at Providence University. He has long been engaged in media and cultural policy, integrating Indigenous perspectives with social innovation to advance the development of Indigenous media systems and cultural governance practices. He currently serves as the Chairperson of the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation (IPCF).
As the founding Director of Taiwan Indigenous Television (TITV), he laid the foundation for the development of Taiwan’s Indigenous public media. Since the establishment of TITV, he has led the channel to focus on Indigenous language broadcasting, pluralistic storytelling, and local perspectives, thereby creating a media platform and public discourse space rooted in Indigenous identity.
He also served as Executive Director of the Lan En Cultural and Educational Foundation, where he advanced community-based sustainable development by connecting tribal resources and social networks through education and cultural projects. In recent years, he has promoted the Lanyu–Batanes Centennial Voyage Project, reviving transoceanic cultural memory and historical ties, and has actively participated in Indigenous media exchange and collaboration across Northeast and Southeast Asia, expanding the regional and international cultural dialogue and action network for Indigenous peoples.
As Chairperson of IPCF, he has led the foundation in deepening its efforts in Indigenous cultural promotion, media development, and policy engagement. He promotes the practice of Indigenous cultural subjectivity from a systemic perspective and is charting a long-term vision for the foundation as a platform for Indigenous cultural mechanisms.
With a profound understanding of communications and a long-standing commitment to cultural publicness, his leadership style combines institutional management with value-driven advocacy, consistently advancing the visibility and agency of Indigenous cultures in contemporary society.

Maraos

Chairperson of the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation (IPCF), Taiwan.

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Eleng Ladroluwan holds a Master’s degree in Visual Communication Design from China University of Technology. She specializes in visual storytelling, design, and the promotion of Indigenous languages. Her work has long focused on developing children’s and youth programming for Indigenous communities, aiming to plant the seeds of cultural identity through media.
Her media career began with the second phase of the Public Television Service’s Indigenous Media Talent Training Program, where she built a strong foundation in professional broadcasting and cultural sensitivity. She served as the executive producer of the Eastern Broadcasting Company’s children’s program The Forest Prince from the Discovering Taiwan series, transforming Indigenous worldviews on nature and life into educational content tailored for young audiences. She also worked as a segment planner for the Exploring Indigenous Villages of Taiwan program produced by Singya Media, highlighting the cultural richness of Indigenous communities and enhancing public understanding.
Throughout the evolving phases of the Taiwan Indigenous Television (TITV)—from its planning under Taiwan Television Enterprise (TTV), to Eastern Broadcasting, and later to Public Television Service (PTS)—she played key roles in program planning, production, and language translation. She is especially skilled at integrating Indigenous languages and narratives into television content, ensuring the language serves not just as a communication tool but as a central cultural framework. Her commitment to visualizing Indigenous languages through media has created emotionally resonant, culturally rich environments for language learning among Indigenous children.
As a children’s and youth program producer at the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation, she focused on developing content that was both entertaining and educational. Her programs naturally incorporated Indigenous languages into children’s audiovisual experiences, encouraging language use in daily life and fostering organic transmission. These productions emphasized cultural identity, helping young viewers better understand the roots of who they are.
Beyond production, she also served as a reviewer for the Ministry of Culture’s funding program for children’s TV production, supporting the development of high-quality children’s content. In addition, she returned to the academic field as a lecturer in the Department of Visual Communication Design at China University of Technology, where she continues to cultivate culturally aware designers and communicators. Through teaching, visual media, and language advocacy, she remains deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of Indigenous cultural practitioners.

Eleng Ladroluwan

Manager of the Programming Department, TITV, Taiwan.

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Dong Ming-Cheng holds a Master's degree from the Department of Radio and Television at the National Taiwan University of Arts. He specializes in television engineering and system integration, and brings nearly 30 years of professional experience in the media industry. He has participated in numerous major domestic and international broadcast projects, including the Olympics, Asian Games, regional games, and New Year’s Eve broadcasts. He has also provided technical support for diplomatic missions and international satellite transmissions, making him a key figure in Taiwan’s broadcast engineering landscape.
In 2001, he was awarded the Golden Bell Award for Engineering and Technical Achievement, recognizing his excellence in broadcast systems and technological innovation. He previously served as Director of the Broadcast Center at the Chinese Television System (CTS), where he was responsible for nationwide signal transmission and system maintenance—playing a vital role in backend media operations.
He has extensive experience in designing and integrating systems for international sports broadcasts. His contributions include the design and deployment of the International Broadcast Center (IBC) for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the Incheon Asian Games, and the 2017 Taipei Universiade, demonstrating his ability to manage high-pressure technical environments.
Earlier in his career, he worked at Protech Electronics as a senior R&D systems engineer, where he developed solid expertise in audio-visual integration and signal processing. He participated in the development of Taiwan’s first-generation laptops and the Notebook Design Alliance Project with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI).
Dong continues to contribute his technical expertise to both education and the community. He currently serves as:
- Standing Director of the NTUA Alumni Association
- Chief Information Officer of the Gentlemen’s Association of the Republic of China
- Executive Director of the Broadcasting and Television Department Alumni Association at NTUA
- Volunteer with the Dharma Drum Mountain Tiennan Temple Mountain Guard Team
- Certified Level 2 Instructor of the New Taipei Public Speaking Association
- Vice President of the Alumni Association of Hungkuang University of Technology
- Deputy Director of Administration at the Tucheng Chapter of the New Taipei Public Speaking Association (2023)
His dual engagement in technology and community service demonstrates his leadership and commitment to both innovation and social participation.

Dong Ming-Cheng

Manager of the Engineering Department, TITV, Taiwan.

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Mariela Idivuoma is the News Editor at NRK Sápmi, the Sámi division of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, where she leads editorial efforts to amplify Sámi voices and Indigenous perspectives in news media.
She is born and raised on the Swedish side of Sápmi and sámi is her mother tongue. Mariela has extensive experience in journalism and has worked across both Swedish and Norwegian broadcasting in many different roles, including as a host for the Sámi news program Ođđasat.
With deep roots in Sámi culture, she is passionate about promoting linguistic and cultural diversity in the media. Her work focuses on ensuring accurate, inclusive, and impactful reporting that reflects the realities of Sámi communities.

Mariela Idivuoma

News Editor at NRK Sápmi, Norway.

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Jan Roger Østby is Program Editor for all children's content, youth programming, national series, and events at NRK Sápmi, including significant occasions such as the Sámi National Day.

I hold a degree in journalism and spent 10 years working at the Sámi Parliament in Norway, an essential institution representing the Sámi people. As a native Sámi speaker, I have devoted several years to my career as a journalist and editor, committed to bringing Sámi stories and voices to the forefront. I am proud to be a part of the World Indigenous Broadcasters Network, where we share and celebrate the richness of indigenous cultures across the globe.

Jan Roger Ostby

Program Editor for the program department: all children's content, youth programming, national series, and events at NRK Sápmi, Norway.

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Kent Valio (53) has recently been appointed as the editorial manager of the news department at NRK Sápmi. He has previously worked at the same place for 23 years, serving in roles such as reporter, news editor, and editorial manager. He has also worked as a chief municipal executive for eight years. He holds a Master’s degree in leadership/communications and a Cand. mag. degree, which includes journalism.

Kent Valio

Editor-in-chief for the news department at NRK Sápmi, Norway.

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Yamatji man, Jason Oakley, first joined NITV in 2023 as Senior Referendum Consultant and Network Advisor, and was later appointed Head of Commercial, Community Engagement & Government Relations. He became Acting General Manager for NITV in early 2025 and is responsible for overseeing NITV’s operations and editorial output.
Jason has over three decades of experience working in Indigenous affairs, including leadership roles in cultural heritage protection, education, employment, and Indigenous policy advancement. Throughout his career, he has held varied roles throughout the Indigenous rights movement, and senior roles across Federal Government.

Jason Oakley

Head of Business, Relationships and Community Impact, NITV Australia.

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Adam Manovic

Head of Brand, Commercial and Digital, NITV Australia.

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Carrie Henry leads the Acquisitions and Programming Team with Anusha Duray. Carrie oversees programming and related operations with a key focus on developing content and programming plans that deliver to the Indigenous Content Strategy, the SBS Elevate RAP, as well as the growth of NITV audiences. Carrie has had a multi-faceted career in television across both commercial and public broadcasting. Commencing her career in programming at the Seven Network, she had the opportunity to work on two Olympics, gained a Graduate Diploma in Media Management, and was involved in the launch of digital channels at ABC and SBS. Carrie joined SBS in 2008 as the Deputy Programmer and moved to NITV in April 2016 where she has led the programming team and been integrally involved in developing the relaunch of the NITV schedule in 2022.

Carry Henry

Carrie Henry leads the Acquisitions and Programming Team, NITV, Australia.

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Cheryl McKenzie is a proud Anishinaabe and Cree woman from Hollow Water and Peguis First Nation in Manitoba. Cheryl earned a degree in philosophy from the University of Winnipeg. Her studies in seeking out truth and logical arguments proved to be essential skills when she joined APTN as a reporter in 2001. She went on to play a key role in the launch of APTN National News: Daytime in 2005, where she joined the network’s second live daily newscast as a host and producer.
Shortly after, she moved on to hosting and producing APTN’s current affairs program, Contact, in 2007. APTN InFocus and APTN Investigates benefited from her expertise as host and producer when the news and current affairs team launched these new programs in 2009. She eventually returned to the news desk in 2012 to host APTN National News and quickly made history by being the first Indigenous media outlet to conduct an interview with a sitting prime minister. Cheryl was promoted to executive show producer in 2016.
With hundreds of broadcast hours under her belt, Cheryl has received widespread acclaim and recognition for her work at APTN. She was nominated for a Gemini Award and a Canadian Association of Broadcasters award in 2004 for her work on a series of stories about the impact of asbestos-contaminated insulation in on-reserve housing. In 2022, the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) selected Cheryl as the recipient of the 2022 NAJA-Medill Milestone Achievement Award, which honours exemplary people who have made substantial contributions to the field of journalism.
Throughout her career at APTN, Cheryl has helped train and mentor burgeoning journalists interning for the network’s news department.
She now applies her journalistic expertise to her role as executive director of news and current affairs.

Cheryl McKenzie

Executive Director of News and Current Affairs / Executive Management, APTN, Canada.

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Ngarimu Parata (Ngati Porou, Ngai Tahu) is the newly appointed Kaiurungi Toi Tangata – Director People, Language and Culture. He brings a wealth of experience in language and cultural revitalisation, governance across both public and private sectors, and transformational leadership.
In 2025, Ngarimu was honoured to be a judge at Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga, the most prestigious kapa haka festival in Aotearoa and one of the largest Indigenous cultural events globally. His selection affirms his standing in te ao haka and the trust placed in him to uphold excellence in Māori performing arts.
Ngarimu views Whakaata Māori as a kauhanga — a portal into and out of the Māori world. Guided by the whakataukī (proverb) “Kia maranga te kauae tapu o te Māori ki runga”, he champions the elevation of Māori knowledge systems as treasures to be shared, honoured, and upheld on the world stage.

Ngarimu Parata

Kaiurungi Toi Tangata | Director People, Language and Culture, Whakaata Māori, Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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Andrew McNaughton is Kaiurungi Hangarau (Director of Technology, Operations and Strategy) at Whakaata Māori. With over two decades of leadership in media and broadcast operations, Andrew brings deep expertise in transformation, innovation, and operational excellence. He leads the organisation’s technology, infrastructure, and strategic operations, enabling the delivery of Māori content across Aotearoa and beyond.
Under Andrew’s leadership, Whakaata Māori has successfully transitioned toward a digital-first future. He has overseen major projects including the design and build of a state-of-the-art broadcast studio, comprehensive systems upgrades, and process innovations that improve agility and performance. Known for his collaborative approach and strategic mindset, Andrew ensures technology is an enabler for storytelling, cultural connection, and audience growth.
Before joining Whakaata Māori, Andrew held senior roles at Outside Broadcasting Ltd (Sky Television) and the New Zealand Racing Board. He brings broad sector experience in operational management, content delivery, and technology strategy. He also contributes to the wider broadcasting ecosystem through his role on the Freeview Board.

Andrew McNaughton

Kaiurungi Hangarau | Director of Technology, Operations and Strategy, Whakaata Māori, Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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Yu-Ling Pan

Manager of Marketing and Planning Department, Hakka TV, Taiwan.

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Alui Djadjavac graduated from the Church Music Department at Yu-Shan Theological College and Seminary in Hualien, Taiwan. With a strong foundation in both the arts and faith, she has devoted more than two decades to Indigenous media and cultural communication. Her 23 years of professional media experience span news reporting, program production, and organizational management, with a deep commitment to public communication and Indigenous affairs.
In the field of journalism, she previously worked as a producer and reporter at the News Department of Public Television Service (PTS), later becoming a feature reporter at a commercial news channel, and subsequently served as News Manager at TITV’s Indigenous News Department. She focused on in-depth reporting of public issues related to Indigenous peoples and fostering broader societal dialogue. During the PTS era of TITV, she also served cross-functionally as a producer in the Program Department and Deputy Team Leader of the Management Division, contributing to program planning and media system development that established diverse perspectives and professional standards for Indigenous broadcasting.
After transitioning to the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation (IPCF), she held positions as Manager of both the Program Department and the Radio Department, overseeing content development and media production. Her media work not only emphasized information dissemination but also prioritized cultural storytelling and the articulation of Indigenous perspectives, continuing to be a vital voice for Indigenous issues.
Beyond her media career, Alui has been actively involved in community and church life. She is currently an Elder at the East Gate Presbyterian Church in Taipei and has served as a board member of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan’s Media Foundation, an Indigenous Peoples Commission for Taipei City Government, and a board member of the Taipei Paiwan Women's Association, demonstrating her leadership and commitment to Indigenous affairs and faith-based service.
In earlier years, she participated in various international cultural exchange and missionary efforts, including medical missions to Thailand’s Akha community, music exchange tours in North America, cultural delegations for Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples, and performing at the Sydney Opera House during the 2000 Olympic Choral Festival, showcasing both her musical talents and intercultural vision.

Alui Djadjavac

Deputy Chief Executive Officer, TITV, Taiwan.

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Pisuy Masaw graduated from the Department of Radio and Television at the National Taiwan University of Arts. She specializes in journalism and the in-depth reporting of Indigenous public issues, with a focus on diverse narratives. She has long been involved in news production and program hosting at Taiwan Indigenous Television (TITV), and is recognized as one of the few Indigenous media professionals who combine journalistic sensitivity with analytical depth.
She previously served as Chief Coordinator of TITV's Central Taiwan News Center, reporting directly from tribal communities and amplifying local voices. Under her leadership, the team strengthened the presence of regional perspectives in national media. She went on to produce Indigenous Perspectives, a documentary-style program that explored Indigenous culture, environment, and social issues, earning widespread recognition from both audiences and the industry.
As both host and producer of Tribal Voices, a political talk show, she focused on Indigenous policy, social issues, and youth perspectives. The show became a powerful platform for public discourse. Her candid and grounded hosting style, paired with her strong grasp of issues, earned her nominations at the 2022 Asian Television Awards for both Best Current Affairs Program and Best Host, giving a global stage to Indigenous voices.
Her journalistic work has been honored with multiple professional accolades, including nominations for the Global Chinese Language Journalism Award and the Excellence in Journalism Award, highlighting her focus not only on issue depth but also on values of sustainability and social responsibility.
Throughout her media career, she has consistently centered Indigenous perspectives. Through images and language, she constructs contemporary Indigenous narratives and encourages public engagement, ensuring that every story begins as a record of voices rooted in the land.

Pisuy Masaw

Manager of the Radio Department

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Chang Hsi-Lun

Manager of the Administrative Management Department, TITV, Taiwan.

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Monica is the editorial manager of the NRK Sápmi content portfolio. She oversees that the diverse portfolio for the Sami audience aligns with NRKs strategy and the audience insight. A big part of her job involves developing, coordinating and overseeing content initiatives that strengthen Sami culture and language.
She has worked several years as a journalist in various newspapers and editorial offices. She holds a bachelor degree in journalism and has also pursued studies in american politics as well as Latin American literature. Being a part of NRK Sápmi for 10 years, Monica has studied northern sami and are deeply involved in the mission of creating excellent sami content in NRK.

Monica Faloo Pettersen

Editor-in-chief for the publishing department at NRK Sápmi, Norway

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Torill Beate Hansen is Head of Programming at NRK Sápmi, the Sámi division of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. She oversees resource management, talent development, recruitment, and the discovery of new Sámi voices and media profiles. Having reclaimed the Sámi language as an adult, and with deep roots in Sámi culture, Torill understands how crucial it is to grow up with both language and culture from birth.

Torill Beate Hansen

Editor-in-chief for the program department at NRK Sápmi, Norway.

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Marie Elise is an editor in chief in the news department in NRK Sapmi. She is from Guovdageaidnu and has worked with Sámi issues for over 20 years as a journalist at NRK Sápmi. In recent years, she has been affiliated with NRK's investigative editorial team in Northern Norway.

Marie Elise Nystad

Editor-in-chief for the program department (podcasts and radio) at NRK Sápmi, Norway.

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Rhanna Collins is a proud Palawa Tasmanian Aboriginal woman residing on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country in Canberra. She became NITV’s Head of Strategy, People and Operations in 2023, one of several roles she has held at the channel since joining in 2014. She recently led the SBS network's coverage of the 2023 Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum as Referendum Unit Lead for SBS and NITV. She previously led NITV's News and Current Affairs team, overseeing daily news output and the weekly flagship current affairs show, The Point. She also led the launch of Australia’s first all-Indigenous breakfast TV show, Big Mob Brekky, as part of NAIDOC Week in 2020. She came to NITV via Foxtel, The Weather Channel and Sky News. Rhanna is on the board & Indigenous Advisory Committee of R U OK Day and is passionate about suicide prevention and mental health in First Nations communities.

Rhanna Collins

Head of Strategy, People and Operations, NITV

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Dena is a Warlpiri, Warrumungu, and Arrernte woman from Central Australia. She joined NITV in 2024, as the Head of Indigenous Commissions and Production, overseeing NITV’s original content slate. Dena’s background is Producing and Directing. Her work includes the acclaimed children’s series Grace Beside Me, Comedy Series 8MMM Aboriginal Radio, AMC+ and See Saw Films’ Vampire hunter series Firebite, documentaries Ella, A League of Her Own, Back to Nature and Rebels with a Cause which premiered at MIFF and Factual Series’ Shadow Trackers and First Weapons, which took out GOLD at the New York Festivals Film and TV Awards in 2024.

Dena Curtis

Head of Commissioning and Productions, NITV Australia.

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Mike Omelus oversees APTN’s programming, scheduling and content creation departments and leads the content and scheduling strategies for APTN’s broadcasting and online services.
Prior to joining APTN in 2020 as executive director of content and strategy, Mike was vice president of national news and newsgathering for Global News and also served on the senior leadership teams of Shaw Communications and Corus Entertainment.
Before Global, Mike spent five years as executive producer at CTV’s Business News Network (now BNN Bloomberg), and held several key roles during a 21-year career at The Canadian Press news agency, including general news director (broadcast), senior parliamentary correspondent and Washington correspondent.

Mike Omelus

Executive Director of Content and Strategy / Executive Management, APTN, Canada.

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Darcy Smith is of Métis descent and his ancestry is part of the Red River Settlement. Born and raised in Winnipeg, MB, Darcy’s family lineage also traces back to some members being employed at the York Factory. A settlement and trading post declared a national historic site, established by the Hudson’s Bay Company in northeastern Manitoba.
He is a Certified Management Accountant and has held senior positions with firms in numerous industries. Prior to joining APTN, he was Vice President of Finance for Inspyre Solutions, a privately owned company.

Darcy Smith

Chief Financial Officer / Executive Management, APTN, Canada.

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Maria Barlow

Kaiurungi Pāpāho | Director of Content and Audience Engagement, Whakaata Māori, Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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With over 20 years of experience in the film and television industry, she has taken on diverse roles as a producer, television host, and radio presenter, and has been invited numerous times to serve as a jury member at both domestic and international film festivals. Her career is not only rich and varied, but also spans across multiple disciplines, showcasing her outstanding versatility and creative talent.

Throughout her professional journey, she has successfully driven a series of high-quality productions with keen creative insight. Notable works include the award-winning drama series “Gold Leaf” and “Black Tide Island”, as well as programmes such as “Chef’s Unexpected Landing: Hakka Kitchen”, “Unlocking Music”, and “Uncommon Cuts”.

羅亦娌
節目部經理
超過 20 年的影視工作經驗，擔任製作人、節目主持人和廣播節目主持人等工作，並且多次受邀擔任國內外影展評審。職業生涯不僅豐富多樣，而且橫跨多個範疇，展現了卓越的多元才華。在過去的歷程中，以其敏銳的創作力成功推動了一系列的優質作品，其中包括獲得多個獎項肯定的影集《茶金》、《星空下的黑潮島嶼》以及節目《廚師的迫降-客家廚房》、《音樂關鍵字》以及《巷弄裡的吉光片羽》等。

I-Li Lo

Manager of Programme Department, Hakka TV, Taiwan.

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Mrs. Hui-Hua Lai has served at Hakka TV for over twenty years, currently holding the position of Manager of Administration Center. She has been dedicated to promoting the digitalisation of official documents and optimizing administrative processes. Through her efforts, a customized administrative system was successfully established, significantly enhancing organizational efficiency and internal collaboration.

She is highly skilled in budget planning and resource management, driving financial streamlining and generating savings that have been reinvested to improve program quality. For many years, she has been responsible for communication and coordination with the Hakka Affairs Council, consistently submitting materials on time and delivering outstanding performance—demonstrating a high level of professionalism and responsibility.

賴慧樺
行政中心主任
賴慧樺女士服務客家電視台超過二十年，歷任行政組長，專責推動公文電子化與行政流程優化，成功建立專屬行政制度，顯著提升組織效能與內部協作力。
擅長預算編列與資源控管，推動財務精實化，創造節餘挹注節目品質提升。長年負責與客家委員會溝通協調，資料準時繳交、績效卓越，展現高度專業與責任感。

Hui-Hua Lai

Manager of the Administration Center, Hakka TV, Taiwan.

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Isuth Malincinan is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Radio, Television, and Film at Shih Hsin University. With a background in journalism and international communication, she has long been committed to Indigenous media reporting and program production. She is a leading force in advancing the professionalism and global reach of Indigenous journalism in Taiwan.
She began her career as a reporter and anchor for Indigenous News Magazine on Public Television Service (PTS), a program that earned a 2001 Golden Bell Award nomination and brought Indigenous issues to mainstream audiences. She later joined Taiwan Indigenous Television (TITV), where she served as a news reporter, anchor, and talk show host—helping to expand Indigenous voices in public discourse.
At the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation, she has held several key roles including Chief of the Daily News Reporting Team, producer of LiMA News World, international news producer for ITA Global View, and now News Department Director. Her work spans topics such as energy transition, cultural preservation, and global Indigenous perspectives, reflecting the intersection of local identity and globalization.
Her productions have earned international recognition, including: Return to the Rules (2013), nominated for the Nepal Golden Drum Award; ITA Global View (2018), winner of the Asian Television Award for Best News Program; Sun Moon Lake Energy Transition (2019), nominated for the Zeng Xubai Journalism Award; and The Last House the Sun Shines Upon (2022), nominated for the Excellence in Journalism Award in Arts and Culture.
Her media practice not only reports events but also constructs Indigenous perspectives and fosters social dialogue, infusing Indigenous broadcasting with energy, relevance, and creative vision.

Isuth Malincinan

Manager of the News Department, TITV, Taiwan.

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linnga keliew

Manager of the Cultural Marketing Department, TITV, Taiwan.

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Pål Hivand is Publishing Editor at NRK Sápmi, the Indigenous service of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. He is responsible for the entire NRK Sámi content portfolio and also driving the development of fresh, cross-platform formats and content. His department also overseas day-to-day operations and technology.
He is a firm believer that innovation should amplify Indigenous voices, Pål now leads NRK Sápmi’s push into AI-enabled production and R&D, designing ethical and efficient workflows that make Sámi storytelling faster, smarter, and more impactful.
His department collaborates closely with public-service peers across Scandinacia and beyond. Pål’s guiding principle is straightforward: fuse cutting-edge tech with deep cultural insight so Indigenous stories don’t merely keep up with the digital age—they set the agenda for it.
Pål Hivand holds two bachelors degrees in Journalism og Culture and spent over 10 years working for the Sámi Parliament in Norway.

Pål Hivand

Publishing Editor at NRK Sápmi, Norway.

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Norleif Krokmo is the editorial director at NRK Sápmi, responsible for visual non-fiction and fiction content. He holds the operational responsibility for the production and development of engaging Sámi content for children, youth, and adults, as well as for various drama initiatives. Krokmo began his career at NRK Sápmi in 1998 and has since held a wide range of roles in both television and radio, including as a host, editor, and actor. He has worked on everything from comedy shows and news to children’s TV and drama series.

Norleif Kroko

Editor-in-chief for the program department at NRK Sápmi, Norway

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Anne Marja is the Head of Podcasts and Radio at NRK Sápmi, the Sámi division of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. She leads the development of NRK’s audio content in all three Sámi languages, with a special focus on content for young Sámi audiences.
Originally from Máze in Kautokeino municipality, Anne Marja is a native North Sámi speaker and has worked at NRK Sápmi for over ten years. Her journalistic experience spans all platforms—she has worked as a reporter, hosted both radio and TV news shows, led major live broadcasts such as Sámi National Day, and served as a digital development lead.
She is passionate about making NRK Sápmis content a natural part of everyday life for children and youth, and about reflecting their identity as Sámi people in a modern society.

Anne Marja Hætta

Editor-in-chief for the program department (podcasts and radio) at NRK Sápmi, Norway.

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Hiria Pointon (Ngāti Pikiao, Te Whakatōhea) is the Pou Arorangi | Director Transformation & Delivery at Whakaata Māori. Hiria has deep strategy and policy expertise developed through a range of senior roles she has held at across the public service where she has led and championed a number of Māori development and innovation initiatives. In her current role, Hiria works across Whakaata Māori to ensure planning, transformation, governance, and special projects remain strategically aligned, and are delivered with pace and precision. Hiria also represents Whakaata Māori in high-trust relationships and strategic forums advancing the organisation’s strategic direction.

Hiria Pointon

Pou Arorangi | Director Transformation & Delivery, Whakaata Māori, Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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