Larissa Behrendt has announced her resignation as the Chair of National Indigenous Television after being named NAIDOC Person of the Year in Brisbane last night.
The Award is one of the highest honours given to Indigenous people for their work and contribution to Australian society.
Behrendt’s resignation coincides with the channel’s on air 2nd anniversary on Monday.
Deputy Chair, Terri Janke will move into her position next week.
Patricia Turner, CEO of NITV thanked Behrendt’s contribution, saying: “On behalf of NITV, I would like to Congratulate Larissa on her award and extend an huge thanks for her hard work and dedication.
“Larissa has provided NITV the invaluable foundation blocks to ensure Indigenous people have a stake in not only the business of television but also in becoming a viable player in the digital media economy.”
The channel’s anniversary will be marked by new indigenous programming, including renowned artist and curator Brenda Croft’s art series Culture Warriors, Intunes with Troy Cassar Daley, Grounded Exposed and a magazine style series Milli Milli Nganka (pictured).
NITV is broadcast nationally to various metropolitan and regional areas, as well as via Foxtel, Austar and Optus.
NITV is free-to-air in Sydney, at least until the Govt says otherwise. Main problem with the channel is the constant repeats. They need a lot more funding to allow them to create more original programs.
Michael, I would certainly love it to be
Will this channel ever be broadcast on the free to air digital platform?