RECONCILIATION
SPEAKERS BUREAU
SHELAGH ROGERS
A Canadian broadcast journalist based in British Columbia and a member of the Métis Nations of Greater Victoria. She has hosted and produced CBC Radio One’s The Next Chapter and served as chancellor of the University of Victoria. A passionate advocate for mental health, literacy, and reconciliation, she was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2011. Rogers has co-edited books on reconciliation and has received numerous awards for her contributions to Canadian culture.
MY STORY
I’m Shelagh Rogers, a Canadian broadcast journalist based in British Columbia, and a proud member of the Métis Nations of Greater Victoria. For much of my career, I’ve had the privilege of hosting and producing CBC Radio One’s The Next Chapter, a program that allowed me to explore and share the richness of Canadian literature with listeners across the country.
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I’ve always felt deeply connected to the world of ideas, stories, and conversation, which led me to also serve as the chancellor of the University of Victoria—a role that helped me further engage with the academic community and the transformative power of education.
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Mental health, literacy, and reconciliation are causes that have been close to my heart for many years. It’s been incredibly fulfilling to be able to contribute to important conversations about these issues, whether through my work in the media, my advocacy, or as a co-editor of books focused on reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. I’ve been fortunate enough to receive recognition for these efforts, including being named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2011.
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Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by the belief that storytelling—whether through radio, books, or public engagement—has the power to bring about real change. It’s an honour to have played a part in shaping Canadian culture and to continue to advocate for the things that matter most to me.