The Honourable Dr. Mayann E. Francis

Dr. Francis served as Lieutenant Governor for the province of Nova Scotia from 2006-2012 and became the 1st person of Afro descendance to hold that position. Dr. Mayann E. Francis accomplishments while Lieutenant Governor include welcoming Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Nova Scotia and Government House in 2010, supporting the arts, celebrating young people and opening Government House for guest lectures. As Lieutenant Governor, she attended more than 3,000 activities and engagements

She was raised in Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia, and was educated in Canada and the United States. 

She was CEO of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission and held other responsibilities. Among other things, she’s an author of Mayann’s Train Ride by Mayann Francis, a major public speaker, and a longtime friend of Nova Scotia Community College.

And to add to this already outstanding list of accomplishments Dr. Mayann Francis is the recipient of honorary degrees from Mount St. Vincent University, St. Mary’s University, Dalhousie University, Atlantic School of Theology, Acadia University, York University in Ontario and an Honorary Diploma from the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC).

Today, The Honourable Dr. Mayann E. Francis, who lives in Halifax, joins us on Mutcho Radio to share her story, her way.