NOTE -- This article is part of a collaborative news interactive on energy leadership in Nunavik. To be directed to the home page, click here. Aphrodite Salas Aphrodite Salas is an Associate Professor of Journalism at Concordia University in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal. ᑰᒃ ᑰᑦᑐᖅ - The Flowing River is the result of a multi-institution collaboration led by Aphrodite and her team at Concordia University. Her work focuses on constructive climate reporting with Indigenous communities and collaborative, decolonial approaches to journalism and media leadership. She is the founder and director of the Climate Leadership Story Hub, a multimedia platform reporting on Indigenous-led clean energy transitions, developed in response to Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action 86, which she led the production of. She also serves on the management team of Volt-Age, a $123-million national research program on the electrification of society, co-leading its impact-driven journalism and external collaboration initiatives. Before academia, she worked as a national correspondent, anchor, and video journalist at CTV and other Canadian networks. During that time, she covered three prime ministers on Parliament Hill, produced documentaries in sub-Saharan Africa, and spent three months crossing the Pacific Ocean aboard a Japanese government vessel. Eric Atagotaaluk Eric Atagotaaluk was born in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and has called Inukjuak, Nunavik home since 1982. First elected to the Board of the Pituvik Landholding Corporation in 1997 and appointed President in 2002, he has long championed economic development as a cornerstone of Inukjuak’s future. Recognizing the community’s dependence on diesel and the urgent need for climate action, Eric spearheaded the Innavik Hydro Project in 2008 — a community-driven initiative to create sustainable development opportunities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Since 2019, he has served as Director of Pituvik Sarvaq Energie, co-created to own and operate the project. Off the clock, Eric is singer and drummer for Qimutjuit, an Inukjuak band formed in 1990 that performs entirely in Inuktitut — and whose self-titled album took home Album of the Year in Indigenous Languages at the 2025 Gala de l’ADISQ. Sarah Lisa Kasudluak Sarah Lisa Kasudluak made history as the first female president of the Pituvik Landholding Corporation and now serves as the organization’s first female Vice President. Under her leadership, Pituvik achieved a landmark partnership with Innergex Renewable Energy to develop the Innavik hydroelectric project—a $127-million facility that replaced diesel generators in Inukjuak with clean energy from the Inukjuak River. This marked the first-ever collaboration between an Inuit-owned corporation and an independent power producer. Kasudluak’s leadership reflects her commitment to honoring Inuit heritage while embracing contemporary opportunities for growth. She champions initiatives that bring together traditional knowledge and innovative approaches to community wellness and economic development. Among her key priorities is establishing a Healing Center rooted in traditional values—a vision born from her determination to address intergenerational trauma and revitalize cultural identity. Through her work with Pituvik, Kasudluak demonstrates how respect for the past can create pathways toward a sustainable, culturally grounded future. Her dedication to preserving Inuit traditions while fostering community development has made her an influential voice in northern Indigenous governance and cultural revitalization. Tommy Palliser Tommy Palliser is a proud Inuk leader from Inukjuak, Nunavik, and President of the Pituvik Landholding Corporation since 2023. He is currently leading the community’s transition to electric and hybrid vehicles, driving Inukjuak toward a bold vision of net-zero emissions by 2030. Tommy holds a Social Sciences Diploma from John Abbott College (1999) and a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University (2003), and built his foundation in Economic Development with the Kativik Regional Government, supporting communities and entrepreneurs across Nunavik. He is a co-founder of the Unaaq Men’s Association of Inukjuak, dedicated to preserving traditional Inuit skills among youth by connecting them with elders and experienced hunters. As Executive Director of the Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board, Tommy oversees marine wildlife stewardship under the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement — bringing the same community-first values to every role he holds. Chris Henderson Chris Henderson is one of the country’s foremost energy transition commentators integrating clean energy, Cleantech, climate change, and sustainable prosperity for over four decades. He has been principal advisor to Indigenous communities helping them become co-owners of renewable energy assets across the country founding the national hub, Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE). His first book Aboriginal Power was published in 2013. He recently launched Transformative Energy with core features including energy future commentaries and authoring a trilogy of books presenting ground-breaking energy transition ideas and insights to catalyze national and global dialogue. Luca Caruso-Moro Luca Caruso-Moro joined the CTV News national team as a Breaking Digital Assignment Editor in December 2023. He specializes in covering crime, extreme weather events, and government policy updates. Before moving to CTV News’ assignment desk, Luca worked as a daily news reporter for CTV News Montreal, filing reports for both television and digital, and frequently appearing on affiliated radio station CJAD 800. During his time in Montreal, he covered staffing shortages within Quebec’s health-care system, crime and justice, municipal and provincial affairs, the housing crisis, Crown-Indigenous relations and labour issues. He has also contributed to two multimedia documentary projects covering clean energy projects in off-grid Indigenous communities in Quebec and Ontario. His work on those projects garnered regional and national RTDNA awards. Luca’s other documentary work has been recognized at major entertainment festivals Canada and the U.S., including TIFF and the Nashville Film Festival. Luca studied journalism at Concordia University in Montreal, where he got his start in reporting at campus radio station CJLO 1690AM. Before joining CTV News, he was a radio anchor and reporter at K103.7, serving listeners in Kahnawake, a Mohawk community on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. He speaks English and French. Lina Forero Lina Forero holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Journalism from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia and is currently a master’s candidate at Concordia University. She works as Senior Communications Manager at Indigenous Clean Energy, where she leads storytelling and strategic communications efforts. Prior to this role, Lina gained experience in television production, print and digital media and community radio. In 2019, she was awarded the CBC Joan Donaldson Scholarship. Lina is passionate about promoting Indigenous-led climate solutions and clean energy initiatives. Lauren Beauchamp Lauren Beauchamp is a freelance journalist and editor covering international development, climate and global health. Over the past six years, she has worked across major European capitals in cross-border and multilingual contexts, producing feature stories, multimedia projects and podcasts. Originally from Montreal, she is fluent in English and French and has working knowledge of Danish. Her editorial experience spans local and national newsrooms, think tanks and communications agencies in Canada and Europe. Lauren holds a bachelor’s degree in Radio and Television Arts with a specialization in Media Production from Toronto Metropolitan University and a master’s degree in Investigative Reporting from Birkbeck, University of London. Anasophie Vallée Anasophie Vallée (Settler, she/her) is a journalist currently pursuing a Master’s in Digital Innovation in Journalism at Concordia University. She has contributed to The Independent, The Telegram, The Dance Current and The Muse, covering a range of topics, including arts and culture, Indigenous and rural issues, and environment and climate change. Cedric Gallant Cedric Gallant is an award-winning reporter, photographer, and documentarist with a focus on Nunavik and its Inuit communities. He lived and worked in Kuujjuaq for three years with the local newspaper Nunatsiaq News before starting his Master’s degree in Journalism, focusing on the development of journalists in remote communities. His documentary channel, Geospective, now boasts three documentaries on the history and realities of Nunavik. What matters most to him is to see more positive stories come from Nunavik, a region oftentimes misrepresented in the media. Hayley Carolan Hayley Carolan is a journalist originally from Vancouver Island, currently residing in Montreal. She earned a science degree from the University of British Columbia before pursuing a master’s in journalism at Concordia University. Throughout her career, she has covered a wide range of topics, from potholes to pet pigeons, but her main interest lies in health and science reporting. Recently, she applied her strong analytical skills to evaluate healthcare disparities among Canadian provinces. In the future, she hopes to work on projects that use data to highlight social inequalities. She loves stories and feels fortunate that her job allows her to listen to them all day long. Amy Luft Amy Luft is Supervising Producer, Digital Content at CTV News Montreal, leading a team of digital journalists in breaking news, features and investigative storytelling. Before joining CTV in 2010, she held roles at The Montreal Gazette, Reader’s Digest and The Associated Press. Amy has built a track record in collaborative, multimedia journalism. In 2019, she partnered with Concordia University’s journalism department on From Shore to Sky: A Reconciliation Story, a digital feature about a solar energy project in Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek–Gull Bay First Nation, which won a national RTDNA Digital Media Award (Large Market) in 2020. A follow-up collaboration, Inukjuak: Arctic Shift to Clean Energy, won a national RTDNA award for Enterprise Journalism in 2023. Her latest collaborative project, the website and interactive storytelling project for ᑰᒃ ᑰᑦᑐᖅ – The Flowing River, continues that work.
