Catharyn Andersen (Audio to be added later)

Cathryn Andersen of Nunatsiavut has been appointed as Memorial’s first vice-president (Indigenous) on June 28th, 2021.

The position focuses on continuing to build meaningful relationships with Indigenous Peoples and advancing Indigenization.

Ms. Andersen has served as special advisor to the president on Indigenous affairs since 2015 and led the creation of the first Strategic Framework for Indigenization.

Stay tuned to Labrador Memories later on today to hear what Andersen has to say about becoming the vice-president for MUN.