In a career spanning 40 years, Emma has been intimately involved in TV and radio production and has impressively served as a journalist, TV-host, producer and manager for CBC’s Cree unit in Montreal. It was there that she piloted her crew through major changes, such as the expansion of its digital services and the creation of new and innovative programs.
The Buckley Petawabano Award is named after Buckley Petawabano who is regarded as an icon of Cree influences in the media. 2017’S award was presented to Emma Saganash.