I-EDIAA | Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Advocacy Coalition Mural Virtual Open House

Attend a virtual community information session about the Advocacy Coalition Mural

white and blue wampum belt on a navy background

Polishing the Chain Ceremony

Commitment ceremony to reaffirm the promise of the friendship wampum

Principal Deane and Nathan Brinklow exchanging wampum beads

Reaffirming continuing relationships between Indigenous communities and Queen's

Communications Staff - Oct 12, 2023

Polishing the Chain ceremony invites reflection and discussion to keep relationship free from tarnish.

From left: Mudia Iyayi (MD student), Patrick Deane (Principal and Vice-Chancellor), Raquel Oleksin (MD student), Jane Philpott (Dean, Queen's Health Sciences), and Lanval Daly (the second Black medical student admitted to Queen's following the ban) standing with the new plinth.

Queen’s unveils plinth honouring Black medical students

Communications Staff - Sep 13, 2023

University remembers those affected by a 1918 ban of Black medical students and looks toward a future of greater respect, representation, and justice.

What Does the Scarborough Charter Mean to You and to Queen’s?

Communications Staff - Feb 16, 2023

Several members of the Queen's community reflect on what the Charter means to them and to the university.

Scarborough Charter one year anniversary

Principal Patrick Deane - Nov 18, 2022

Embracing the Scarborough Charter is not merely a task to be completed but rather, an ethic which must be woven into our everyday actions and the fabric of our community.

Implementing the Scarborough Charter at Queen’s

Communications staff - Jun 08, 2022

Scarborough Charter Committees to conduct inventory of current environment and initiatives.

Queen's signs Scarborough Charter

Nov 18, 2021

Queen’s has joined 40 universities and colleges across Canada as a signatory of the Scarborough Charter.

Raymond Mason holding his honorary degree from Queen's University standing next to his son Kyle Mason.

Queen’s recognizes Raymond Mason with honorary degree

By Dave Rideout, Senior Communications Officer - Nov 15, 2021

Indigenous community leader and residential school survivor recognized for contributions to Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

Side view of the exterior of Ontario Hall during fall season.

University to launch consultation on Indigenous identity

Nov 02, 2021

Process will engage Indigenous community on how to ensure hiring and other internal policies are clear and equitable.

orange picture with text every child matters with three drawings of Indigenous children

Advancing Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 10, 2021

This year, the last day of September will mark Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a newly designated day of remembrance to honour victims and survivors of Canada’s Indigenous residential school system.

Statement from Patrick Deane and The Honourable Murray Sinclair

Jun 27, 2021

Video statement regarding Indigenous identity at Queen's