Meet the team

MaryRose BLACKDUCK

Language announcer

Mary Rose was born and raised in has more than 30 years experience in journalism, she was born and raised in the Dene community of Behchokǫ̀. Her first spoken language is Tłı̨chǫ Yatıì and she is fluent in English. Mary Rose is on-air weekdays at 1 p.m. Reach her at maryrose.blackduck@cklbradio.com or call 867-766-2552 ext 113

Judi KOCHON

Radio director

Judi Kochon was born and raised in Fort Good Hope and has more than 40 years journalism experience. Her first spoken language is K'asho Got’ine, and is fluent in English. Judi is on-air weekdays at 2:30 p.m. Reach her at judi.kochon@cklbradio.com or call 867-766-2552 ext 113

Roy DAHL

Host, Denendeh Sunrise

Roy is a broadcasting veteran, who also runs The Native Press with his son, Zachary. Roy’s informative and entertaining morning show is heard weekdays. Roy is originally from Red Lake, Ont. and studied at University of Western Ontario. He lives in Dettah, but you can reach him here: roy.dahl@cklbradio.com

Mariah CARUSO

Senior reporter

Mariah is originally from Toronto. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Hons. Bachelor of Arts and completed her Journalism post-grad at Sheridan College. She has an appetite for life, storytelling, and getting to the heart of the issue. If you have a story idea, email mariah.caruso@cklbradio.com or call 867-766-2552 Ext. 108

James O'CONNOR

Multimedia journalist

James O’Connor has worked as a journalist, photo editor and managing editor at newspapers in Manitoba and the NWT. He wants to help people tell their stories, in a balanced, ethical and caring way. He is always learning about the cultures, languages and ways of living unique to northern communities. james.oconnor@cklbradio.com

Josie JIAXUAN WU