Vancouver Island journalist reconnects with his community through his reporting – Peninsula News Review
September 25, 2024
Telling impactful Indigenous-focused stories has allowed Our Native Land host Tchadas Leo to shine a light on his own cultural heritage
As an Indigenous man chronicling First Nation life, journalist Tchadas Leo gets to tell stories about his culture and strengthen ties with his community at the same time.
“My career over the past few years has magically reconnected me back to my family and back to the people who live on reserves,” he said. “It’s helped me notice some of the things the nation is doing to try to help revitalize that culture.”
Leo works as a reporter for Chek news and hosts the podcast Our Native Land, featuring interviews and discussions about First Nation culture on Vancouver Island and beyond.
His own Indigenous identity and upbringing make him feel a sense of duty to get these stories right.
