Inaugural Chancellor Emeritus Murray Sinclair Commemorative Lecture and Portrait Unveiling

Date

Wednesday January 14, 2026
10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location

Grant Hall

This event is hosted by the Principal's Office.

Queen鈥檚 is hosting the inaugural Chancellor Emeritus Murray Sinclair Commemorative Lecture on Jan. 14, inviting the community to honour the profound legacy of former Chancellor and Senator Mazina Giizhik Murray Sinclair. The event, hosted by Chancellor Shelagh Rogers, will feature the unveiling of Kent Monkman鈥檚 painting of Chancellor Emeritus Sinclair and two keynote lectures exploring his enduring impact on truth and reconciliation, education, and justice. Admission is free, and all are welcome with advance registration. 

Program

Doors open at 10:30 am, program to begin at 11 am 

Welcome 鈥 Shelagh Rogers  

Opening in a Good Way 

Introductory remarks - Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane 

Keynote 鈥 鈥淭en Lessons from Commissioner Dad鈥 鈥 Niigaan Sinclair 

During his final speech at the TRC final event, Lead Commissioner Murray Sinclair remarked that his only regret was that he spent so much time away from his family. Come hear a brief talk on why and a reflection on the legacy of Murray Sinclair-iban.  

Keynote 鈥 鈥淟egacies, Lingering鈥 - Dr. Danielle Lussier 

Dr. Lussier will share reflections 鈥 from her perspective as a mum, teacher, and Queen鈥檚 community member 鈥 on relationships, reconciliation, and legacies that linger. 

Portrait by Kent Monkman unveiling

Closing 

Reception