Catharyn Andersen

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atharyn Andersen is a Nunatsiavut Beneficiary born and raised in Makkovik, Nunatsiavut. She graduated from Memorial University with a Master of Business Administration (2010), a Master of Arts (Linguistics) (2010) and a Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) (1999).

In 2021, Catharyn was appointed Memorial University’s first-ever Vice-President (Indigenous) after serving 6 years as Special Advisor to the President on Indigenous Affairs.

Prior to working at Memorial University, Catharyn worked with the Nunatsiavut Government in the roles of director and Inuktitut language program co-ordinator with the Torngâsok Cultural Centre in Nain. She has also worked with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in the Small Craft Harbours branch.

Catharyn also sits on the Inuit Co-Management Board for the Akami-Uapishku-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountain National Park Reserve.