Longtime broadcaster Dan Smoke has died

Longtime broadcaster Dan Smoke has died.

His wife Mary Lou posted on social media, saying “It is with great sadness that I have to share that the love of my life, Dr. Dan Smoke, has passed on to the spirit world due to complications from diabetes and pneumonia.”

She added that their nephew has created a sacred fire to honor him and an announcement about his repose will be made soon.

In the 1990s, Dan and Mary Lou began hosting a radio program, Smoke Signals, focusing on Native issues on Western University’s campus radio station.

They also brought their commentary to CTV News London (then CFPL TV) for cross-cultural information and to discuss current affairs in the late 90s.