Organizational Culture
Culture in Action
June 15, 2026
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Advancing organizational culture remains a strategic priority for Queen’s, with several upcoming events and opportunities for employees to engage in open dialogue, reflection, and community connection.
One event includes a special conversation with renowned author and storyteller David A. Robertson. Robertson is one of Canada’s most celebrated contemporary writers. A two-time Governor General’s Literary Award winner, he has also received the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award and the Writers’ Union of Canada Freedom to Read Award. In addition to writing, he is a podcaster, public speaker, and advocate whose work often explores identity, resilience, and mental health. He is a member of Norway House Cree Nation. Most recently, Robertson is recognized as one of Queen’s honorary degree recipients this spring.
Join David A. Robertson on June 25 for a special conversation on storytelling and mental health as part of Queen’s Thrive 365 programming.
In his latest book, All the Little Monsters: How I Learned to Live with Anxiety, Robertson draws on personal stories and reflections to explore his experiences with anxiety and mental health. On June 25, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., members of the Queen’s community are invited to join him for an in-person discussion on the power of storytelling to deepen our understanding of mental health, navigate life’s challenges, and foster meaningful connections. The session will include an audience Q&A and book signing. Registration is available online.
The event is part of Queen’s Thrive 365 programming and is open to all members of the university community. Additional upcoming culture-focused events and initiatives taking place across campus include:
- Elder Talk sessions – an opportunity to learn and explore Indigenous worldviews, with a safe space to ask questions following each session. Sessions take place monthly from June through August. .
- Indigenous Campus Tour – special tours offered for staff and faculty to learn more about ongoing Indigenization efforts across campus spaces and places, and the university’s commitment to meaningful change. Register online.
- Raccooning Walk Talk – offered in partnership with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and Human Resources, these outdoor Walk Talks invite participants to slow down and deepen their connection to place during the special time surrounding the summer solstice. Two upcoming sessions are available in June. Register online.
- Queer Song Circle: Singing for Connection and Wellbeing – celebrate the end of Pride Month and join a welcoming Queer Song Circle focused on joy, connection, and wellbeing. Song circles are community singing groups where participants come together to sing for the experience of connection, not for performance or perfection. Register online.
Alongside these events, June also offers additional opportunities to experience and celebrate culture across campus, including events recognizing National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month.
Supporting a positive organizational culture also means listening to the experiences of community members. Earlier this year, employees across the university participated in the Employee Experiences Pulse Survey, which concluded with a strong response rate of over 45 per cent. The results, which will be shared more broadly in the coming weeks, will help guide future work related to organizational culture.