Tchadas Leo is an award-winning Indigenous journalist, podcaster, and filmmaker committed to reconciliation and positive Indigenous storytelling. A graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast and Journalism program, Leo began his media journey at just 12 years old. He now hosts Our Native Land, a nationally recognized podcast and TV series that explores Indigenous cultures, languages, and contemporary issues with authenticity and pride.

Leo’s work has earned multiple accolades, including “Outstanding Indigenous Series” at the Canadian Podcast Awards and the 2024 RTDNA Canada Emerging Journalist Award. His reporting on the deteriorating road access to Ditidaht First Nation earned the 2024 CAJ/JHR Emerging Indigenous Journalist Award, highlighting his dedication to human-rights-centered journalism that gives voice to community concerns.

At CHEK News, Leo is a multimedia journalist who researches, shoots, edits, and delivers impactful stories with a focus on Indigenous representation. He helped pioneer CHEK’s Indigenous-language name writing initiative—advocating for respectful name usage on-air and behind the scenes.

As a 2023–24 CJF–CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellow, he deepened his investigative focus on reconciliation and the lived experiences of Indigenous communities across Canada.

Leo is passionate about educating both Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences, believing that informed storytelling can drive understanding and healing. He uses journalism and filmmaking as powerful tools to amplify Indigenous voices and highlight stories of strength, resilience, and culture. His goal is to inspire the next generation of Indigenous media makers while continuing to foster truth, respect, and representation.