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Rita Deverell
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Rita Shelton
1945 (age 79–80) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | Rita Shelton Deverell |
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| Known for | Co-founding Vision TV |
| Awards | 2 Geminis ACTRA Woman of the Year |
Rita Shelton Deverell (born in 1945) is a Canadian TV host and a person who works for positive change in society. She helped start a Canadian TV channel called Vision TV. She also led the news team at the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) from 2002 to 2005.
Rita Deverell was born in Houston, Texas, USA. She moved to Canada in 1967. Her TV career began in 1972 when she produced a children's show.
In 1974, she became a journalist for CBC Television. She worked on a program called Take 30.
In 1983, Rita became a professor. She taught journalism at the University of Regina. Later, in 1988, she helped create Vision TV. Besides working as an executive there, she also hosted many short segments between shows. People often noticed she wore a flower in her hair when she was on TV.
Rita has also been on the board of the Obsidian Theatre Company. This company in Toronto focuses on plays by black Canadian writers. In 2021, she was named the chancellor of Lakehead University. This is a very important leadership role at the university.
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Awards and Recognition
Rita Deverell has received many important awards for her work.
Honour Roll and Hall of Fame
- She was named to the Maclean's Honour Roll of Outstanding Canadians. This list celebrates Canadians who have done amazing things.
- She is also in the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. This means she is recognized as one of the best in Canadian broadcasting.
Order of Canada
- In 2005, she became a member of the Order of Canada. This is one of the highest honours a Canadian citizen can receive.
Other Major Awards
- In 2018, she was named ACTRA's Woman of the Year. ACTRA is a union for performers and media professionals.
- She has won two Gemini Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in Canadian television.
- In 2022, she received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. This award honours lifetime artistic achievement in Canada.
Books by Rita Deverell
Rita has written one book. It is called American Refugees: Turning to Canada for Freedom.
