Olympics
Posted on February 10, 2010
So the winter games are set to begin. I’m not in Vancouver this winter. I’m spending the games in Winnipeg. OK, stop shaking your head I can explain. I have been given the opportunity of working with APTN, Canada’s Aboriginal Network for the next three weeks. No I won’t be on the air, I have no Aboriginal blood in me. But, having said that, I have had the privilege of training the commentators who will be calling the events in eight aboriginal languages. The majority of these people have no previous broadcast experience so this is an adventure for them, and for me. I have been meeting with them the past few days, and can tell you they are as ready as they will be for these games. They have been working hard researching and rehearsing, and will do their nations proud when the games get underway. The commentators come from across Canada, from all three coasts, and have been working very hard to get themselves ready. They’ll be calling the opening and closing ceremonies, hockey, figure skating, skiing curling and more. I’ll be here until the end of the games, so I’ll be filing regular reports. It’s the Olympics, let the games begin. We’re as ready as we’re gonna be!!!
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