Mary Rose Blackduck on-air with Dene National Chief George Mackenzie
Judi Kochon live on location in Dettah.
MLA Kieron Testart on CKLB with Denendeh Sunrise host Roy Dahl.
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
Gerald ANTOINE
Host, Dene in the City
Gerald Antoine returns to CKLB with his weekday Dene in the City show. The former Dene National Chief, Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief, Grand Chief of the Dehcho First Nations offers his wit, wisdom and message of unity and compassion Mondays through Fridays at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
James O'CONNOR
Senior reporter
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
Multimedia journalist
Josie graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Masters in Journalism. She has a passion for cultural diversity, social justice and human interest stories. She Through her storytelling, she strives to improve the representation of marginalized communities. Contact Josie at: jwu@cklbradio.com
Connor PITRE
Multimedia journalist
Connor is from Mayerthorpe, AB, and worked in Yellowknife media since 2021 and joined CKLB in 2025. Previously to his time in the North, he was a reporter and show host at rural stations in Saskatchewan. He is eager to meet people in communities across the NWT and tell their stories. Contact him at conor.pitre@cklbradio.com
Sherry MEI
Multimedia journalist
Sherry graduated from the University of King's College in Halifax with a Master of Journalism. She loves exploring different places around the world and has lived and studied in China, the U.S., South Korea, and now Canada. She believes in telling stories that matter to the community and to bridge cultural and linguistic divides. You can reach her at: sherry.mei@cklbradio.com
