About

Catriona Koenig's first job was delivering a local newspaper to her neighbourhood in Ottawa. She grew up writing stories, filming videos on her mom's digital camera, and participating in speech competitions. Now a graduate from Carleton University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in law, Catriona's love for multimedia has only grown. During her time at Carleton, she interned as a reporter with Cabin Radio in Yellowknife, completed 210 hours as a mentee with The Globe and Mail, worked as a researcher for The Globe and Mail's History Project, and edited for The Globe and Mail's Indigenous Enterprises series. She also co-wrote a report on mental health, well-being and trauma among Canadian media workers after attending a roundtable alongside global experts, top newsroom leaders, journalism educators and industry stakeholders. Additionally, she collaborated with a professor to develop a website showcasing a course on reporting in Indigenous communities. Catriona has received multiple awards, reflecting her proficiency in broadcast journalism, investigative reporting and community service. As a member of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, Catriona enjoys covering Indigenous and human-interest narratives, continuing the rich tradition of storytelling with authenticity and impact.

Catriona recently spent a summer with CBC as a 2024 Joan Donaldson scholar. The competitive summer program offers 11 students from journalism programs across Canada the opportunity to gain experience working with the public broadcaster. She worked in Toronto, Edmonton and London, England.