Conversation with Shelagh Rogers and the Johnson Family

Part of the 3rd Annual Art of Visiting: National Indigenous Presenters Gathering

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Davies Lounge at the Kingston Grand Theatre

Join Shelagh Rogers and members of the family of the late Harold R. Johnson for a thoughtful conversation about visiting in an Indigenous context.

Shelagh and Harold shared many conversations about the lost art of visiting, the importance of taking time to sit together, listen, share stories, and simply be present with one another. This conversation continues that spirit, bringing family, friends, and community together to reflect on Harold’s life, work, and teachings.

Harold R. Johnson (1957–2022) was born and raised in northern Saskatchewan and was a member of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation. He served in the Canadian Navy and worked in mining and logging before graduating from Harvard Law School and becoming a Crown prosecutor.

Johnson was the author of five works of fiction and five works of nonfiction, including Firewater: How Alcohol Is Killing My People (and Yours), which was a finalist for a Governor General’s Literary Award.