APTN National News
APTN is mourning the loss of a close friend and colleague.
Patagaw Talimalaw, 32, was working in APTN’s Winnipeg office for the past two months as part of a two-year placement with the World Indigenous Television Broadcasters Network.
Talimalaw passed away suddently on Sunday from an epileptic seizure.
Her death was a shock and is a great loss to Indigenous journalists around the globe.
APTN’s Shaneen Robinson has a look at who Patagaw was.
Arohamai..How sad it is this news of your passing. You made a difference to many and changed others but more importantly you had such a big heart. Maori, Aboriginal and many Nations will mourn your passing…Our love to your family and friends..RIP. CAAMA Radio Alice Springs, Australia
what a pity…
I’m so sorry to hear this. She was a treasure. Please pass on my condolences to her family. I lost my darling daughter Andrea a year ago Christmas to an epileptic seizure too. Epilepsy is a silent killer.