Shelagh Rogers O.C. - 16th Chancellor of Queen’s University
For information about Chancellor Rogers installation ceremony and reception on November 11, 2024, visit the Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor's website.
About Shelagh
Shelagh Rogers is the 16th Chancellor of Queen’s University, succeeding The Honourable Murray Sinclair. A veteran broadcast-journalist, she most recently was the host and co-creator of CBC Radio’s The Next Chapter, the award-winning program devoted to writing in Canada.
Shelagh is the co-editor of the 3 volume “Speaking My Truth” series about residential school and truth and reconciliation published by the Aboriginal Healing Foundation.
In 2011, she was inducted as an Honorary Witness for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a life-changing honour; she has since devoted her focus to amplifying Indigenous narratives, voices and the truth of Canada’s history. Also in 2011, she was named an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Rogers has been recognized with honorary doctorates from eight universities, and she served as Chancellor of the University of Victoria for two terms spanning from 2015 to 2021. In 2016, she was the inaugural winner of the Margaret Trudeau Award for mental health advocacy.
Shelagh is a member of the Métis Nation of Greater Victoria, with family roots in Red River, Manitoba. In 2022, she was Symons Medalist. Shelagh lives in Winnipeg, where she is connecting with her Metis family.
Articles
Shelagh Rogers to be installed as Queen's 16th Chancellor - Queen's Gazette (October 31, 2024)
Shelagh Rogers named Queen's next Chancellor - Queen's Gazette (April 26, 2024)
Created at Queen's - From the Heart and Soul - Queen's Alumni Review (July 7, 2022)
CBC broadcaster and alumna honoured for her exceptional contributions to Canada - Alumni Profiles, News Stories (May 17, 2022)
“Shelagh was one of the Honorary Witnesses for the TRC and dedicated much of her time and effort to communicating to the public what she had heard Survivors saying,” says Chancellor Murray Sinclair, who chaired Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. “I am pleased that she has agreed to accept the position of Chancellor at Queen’s University as her public reputation and communication skills will greatly assist the university in its work and reputation.”
The Honourable Murray Sinclair, CC, MSC 15th Chancellor of Queen’s University
The Role of the Chancellor
The Chancellor is the highest officer and the ceremonial head of the University.
Contact the Chancellor
Please email chancellor@queensu.ca.
Please direct mail to:
Chancellor, Queen’s University
Richardson Hall, Room 351, 74 University Avenue
Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6