Tom Fennario
@tomfennario.bsky.social
Video Journalist for APTN Investigates
My latest story.
Two people were seriously injured at approximately 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning, in an incident that involved Nunavik police. Story by Tom Fennario.
Police shooting sends 2 to hospital in Inukjuak, Nunavik
Quebec's police watchdog is investigating a police shooting in Inukjuak, Nunavik that sent a father and daughter to hospital.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
My latest story.
Reposted by Tom Fennario
Lucy Qalingo is the mayor of Puvirnituq, an Inuit village of 2,200 in Nunavik that has been experiencing water infrastructure issues that sometimes leaves residents without running water for weeks at a time.
Pipe Dreams: The Water Crisis in Nunavik – Watch the full episode: youtu.be/L8xUSCgZJPM?...
Pipe Dreams: The Water Crisis in Nunavik – Watch the full episode: youtu.be/L8xUSCgZJPM?...
November 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Lucy Qalingo is the mayor of Puvirnituq, an Inuit village of 2,200 in Nunavik that has been experiencing water infrastructure issues that sometimes leaves residents without running water for weeks at a time.
Pipe Dreams: The Water Crisis in Nunavik – Watch the full episode: youtu.be/L8xUSCgZJPM?...
Pipe Dreams: The Water Crisis in Nunavik – Watch the full episode: youtu.be/L8xUSCgZJPM?...
My latest story takes a deep dive into the recent water crisis in Puvirnituq, where my research shows there's plenty of blame to go around and that long term solutions exist... for a price.
The population of Puvirnituq, Quebec, is booming – but the water infrastructure is breaking down.
For years, the Inuit community has faced water shortages. Now, exclusive documents obtained by APTN suggest a permanent fix might still be a pipe dream.
For years, the Inuit community has faced water shortages. Now, exclusive documents obtained by APTN suggest a permanent fix might still be a pipe dream.
Pipe Dreams: The Water Crisis in Nunavik | APTN Investigates
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November 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
My latest story takes a deep dive into the recent water crisis in Puvirnituq, where my research shows there's plenty of blame to go around and that long term solutions exist... for a price.
My latest story, airing tonight!
Because of permafrost and bedrock, underground pipes are not feasible in Puvirnituq. But in a place with vicious blizzards, minus 30 temperatures, and crumbling roads, water delivery trucks suffer frequent breakdowns.
Pipe Dreams: The Water Crisis in Nunavik - Airing Saturday on APTN.
Pipe Dreams: The Water Crisis in Nunavik - Airing Saturday on APTN.
November 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
My latest story, airing tonight!
A preview for my latest story, airing this Saturday at 6:30pm eastern!
The population of Puvirnituq, QC is booming… but their water infrastructure is breaking. For years the Inuit community in Nunavik has had water shortages, and documents obtained by APTN Investigates show that a permanent solution might be a pipe dream.
November 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A preview for my latest story, airing this Saturday at 6:30pm eastern!
Reposted by Tom Fennario
The population of Puvirnituq, QC is booming… but their water infrastructure is breaking. For years the Inuit community in Nunavik has had water shortages, and documents obtained by APTN Investigates show that a permanent solution might be a pipe dream.
November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The population of Puvirnituq, QC is booming… but their water infrastructure is breaking. For years the Inuit community in Nunavik has had water shortages, and documents obtained by APTN Investigates show that a permanent solution might be a pipe dream.
Reposted by Tom Fennario
Following a year of tragic loss, video journalist Rob Smith returns home in Kingcome Inlet, B.C.
Back on the land and with help from his Elders, Rob documents an intimate and personal journey.
A path toward healing, out of the darkness.
Back on the land and with help from his Elders, Rob documents an intimate and personal journey.
A path toward healing, out of the darkness.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Following a year of tragic loss, video journalist Rob Smith returns home in Kingcome Inlet, B.C.
Back on the land and with help from his Elders, Rob documents an intimate and personal journey.
A path toward healing, out of the darkness.
Back on the land and with help from his Elders, Rob documents an intimate and personal journey.
A path toward healing, out of the darkness.
Proud to have contributed some of the camera work to this important story.
Prisoners across Canada are producing goods for crown corporations and more recently, for public consumption. Experts warn the true cost of this labour goes far beyond dollars, raising difficult questions about dignity, rehabilitation and justice.
APTN Investigates: Fields of Confinement
APTN Investigates: Fields of Confinement
Fields of Confinement | APTN Investigates
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October 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Proud to have contributed some of the camera work to this important story.
My work from today.
Kativik Regional Government says Election Canada failed to deliver needed services due to lack of engagement.
Elections Canada apologizes to Nunavimmiut for voting issues
The head of Elections Canada was in Nunavik on Tuesday to apologize for how the agency handled polls on election day.
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September 9, 2025 at 10:29 PM
My work from today.
My work from today.
Indigenous Peoples involved at UN plastics pollution conference in Geneva are not very optimistic about the outcome.
Indigenous groups pushing for inclusion at global plastics treaty
Indigenous groups are pushing to to have UNDRIP recognized at the UN's meeting to have a global plastics treaty.
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August 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
My work from today.
My latest story in collaboration with the talented @angela-belleau.bsky.social #microplastics are everywhere, but Indigenous people the world over are organizing to push for change.
Indigenous People are climbing over industry-imposed fence lines to raise concerns about the lack of inclusion in addressing plastic pollution.
In a special hour-long episode, APTN Investigates takes a microscopic look at “sacrifice zones”.
Watch here: youtu.be/QeNaT2GMpTM
In a special hour-long episode, APTN Investigates takes a microscopic look at “sacrifice zones”.
Watch here: youtu.be/QeNaT2GMpTM
Sacrifice Zones | APTN Investigates
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June 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
My latest story in collaboration with the talented @angela-belleau.bsky.social #microplastics are everywhere, but Indigenous people the world over are organizing to push for change.
Reposted by Tom Fennario
Sacrifice Zones have been described as a place where government and industry have determined a place and the people living there are disposable, reports @tomfennario.bsky.social and @angela-belleau.bsky.social
Sacrifice Zones: Life between the land and industry
People in communities talk about living in what are called Sacrifice Zones - where the land meets industry in Canada.
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June 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Sacrifice Zones have been described as a place where government and industry have determined a place and the people living there are disposable, reports @tomfennario.bsky.social and @angela-belleau.bsky.social
Thanks to the @cajournalists.bsky.social for the recognition!
Congrats to Brittany Guyot and Tom Fennario for winning the Silver CAJ Award for Broadcast Over Five Minutes for "Food for profit." Félicitations à Brittany Guyot et Tom Fennario pour avoir remporté le Prix ACJ argent pour Reportage Radiodiffusé De Plus De Cinq Minutes https://loom.ly/wzJmvc0
June 1, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Thanks to the @cajournalists.bsky.social for the recognition!
My latest story.
'Staffing levels for each service are insufficient,' says the report, and are 'harmfully low.'
First Nations policing levels in Ontario 'harmfully low' says report
The First Nations policing levels in Ontario are 'harmfully low' and
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May 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
My latest story.
At @aptninvestigates.bsky.social we strive to not only have balance within our stories, but also our coverage, and I think we achieved that with our Inside Policing series. Read, watch, or listen to all 3 parts here:
April 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
At @aptninvestigates.bsky.social we strive to not only have balance within our stories, but also our coverage, and I think we achieved that with our Inside Policing series. Read, watch, or listen to all 3 parts here:
Proud to be @cajournalists.bsky.social nominee for the upcoming CAJ awards!
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⭐Brittany Guyot, Tom Fennario – APTN
⭐Mark Kelley, Timothy Sawa, Lisa Ellenwood, Loretta Hicks – CBC 5th Estate
⭐Ryan Garland, Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco – CBC Ottawa
⭐Priscilla Plamondon-Lalancette, Gil Shochat – Radio-Canada
⭐Brandi Morin, Geordie Day – Ricochet
⭐Brittany Guyot, Tom Fennario – APTN
⭐Mark Kelley, Timothy Sawa, Lisa Ellenwood, Loretta Hicks – CBC 5th Estate
⭐Ryan Garland, Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco – CBC Ottawa
⭐Priscilla Plamondon-Lalancette, Gil Shochat – Radio-Canada
⭐Brandi Morin, Geordie Day – Ricochet
April 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Proud to be @cajournalists.bsky.social nominee for the upcoming CAJ awards!
Reposted by Tom Fennario
From clashes with specialized RCMP units to being watched by Canada’s intelligence agency, Indigenous people standing up for their rights have faced the full weight of the state’s power.
APTN Investigates asks: who’s watching the watchers?
Inside Policing: Watching the Watchers - Watch Saturday.
APTN Investigates asks: who’s watching the watchers?
Inside Policing: Watching the Watchers - Watch Saturday.
April 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
From clashes with specialized RCMP units to being watched by Canada’s intelligence agency, Indigenous people standing up for their rights have faced the full weight of the state’s power.
APTN Investigates asks: who’s watching the watchers?
Inside Policing: Watching the Watchers - Watch Saturday.
APTN Investigates asks: who’s watching the watchers?
Inside Policing: Watching the Watchers - Watch Saturday.
I think the most telling quote for this story came from Chief Louis Kwissiwa re: the role policing plays in addressing social issues "Can't fix the wound if it's still bleeding, right?"
APTN Investigates brings you Essential Service: The hidden cost of underfunding Indigenous police services across the country.
The hidden cost of underfunding Indigenous police services
APTN Investigates brings you Essential Service: The hidden cost of underfunding Indigenous police services across the country.
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March 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I think the most telling quote for this story came from Chief Louis Kwissiwa re: the role policing plays in addressing social issues "Can't fix the wound if it's still bleeding, right?"
Here's a preview of my story airing Saturday @6:30pm
Constable Chris Palmer is a big believer in community policing, but says a lack of resources makes it hard for the Anishinabek Police Services to do their jobs.
Inside Policing: Essential Service - Watch Saturday
Inside Policing: Essential Service - Watch Saturday
March 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Here's a preview of my story airing Saturday @6:30pm
Reposted by Tom Fennario
APTN Investigates is up for a record five nominations for this year's Canadian Screen Awards.
March 27, 2025 at 12:12 AM
APTN Investigates is up for a record five nominations for this year's Canadian Screen Awards.
Some cool news: my colleague Brittany Guyot and I have been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Social/Political Documentary program for "Food for Profit" our collaboration with CBC's The Fifth Estate. @aptninvestigates.bsky.social @aptnnews.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Some cool news: my colleague Brittany Guyot and I have been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Social/Political Documentary program for "Food for Profit" our collaboration with CBC's The Fifth Estate. @aptninvestigates.bsky.social @aptnnews.bsky.social
At APTN Investigates our next three episodes are about policing in Indigenous communities, check out this podcast with my colleagues and I to learn more about the issues we covered.
The role of police in Canada is under examination, from Indigenous deaths to journalist arrests.
Host Cierra Bettens’ breaks it down on the latest InFocus.
Listen: pod.fo/e/2bb842
Host Cierra Bettens’ breaks it down on the latest InFocus.
Listen: pod.fo/e/2bb842
APTN News InFocus - YouTube
APTN News InFocus explores the stories and issues affecting Indigenous Peoples through expert interviews and meaningful conversations. Hosted by reporter Cie...
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March 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
At APTN Investigates our next three episodes are about policing in Indigenous communities, check out this podcast with my colleagues and I to learn more about the issues we covered.