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She is the Honorary Patron of the Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick (LCNB). The LCNB's Fitch Adult Learner Scholarship Awards, which are awarded annually, honour her commitment to the cause of literacy.[{{cite web|title=Sheree Fitch Adult Learner Scholarship Awards|url=http://www.nbliteracy.ca/2013-sheree-fitch-adult-learner-scholarship-awards/|website=Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick|access-date=31 December 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101022005/http://www.nbliteracy.ca/2013-sheree-fitch-adult-learner-scholarship-awards/|archive-date=1 January 2015}}] She is also Honorary Spokesperson for the Nova Scotia Read to Me program.[{{cite web|title=Writers' Federation of New Brunswick launches 2015 writing competition|url=http://www.wfnb.ca/writers-federation-of-new-brunswick-launches-2015-writing-competition/|website=Writers' Federation of New Brunswick|access-date=31 December 2014|date=27 November 2014}}] |
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She is the Honorary Patron of the Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick (LCNB). The LCNB's Fitch Adult Learner Scholarship Awards, which are awarded annually, honour her commitment to the cause of literacy.[{{cite web|title=Sheree Fitch Adult Learner Scholarship Awards|url=http://www.nbliteracy.ca/2013-sheree-fitch-adult-learner-scholarship-awards/|website=Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick|access-date=31 December 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101022005/http://www.nbliteracy.ca/2013-sheree-fitch-adult-learner-scholarship-awards/|archive-date=1 January 2015}}] She is also Honorary Spokesperson for the Nova Scotia Read to Me program.[{{cite web|title=Writers' Federation of New Brunswick launches 2015 writing competition|url=http://www.wfnb.ca/writers-federation-of-new-brunswick-launches-2015-writing-competition/|website=Writers' Federation of New Brunswick|access-date=31 December 2014|date=27 November 2014}}] |
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Fitch was granted an honorary [[Doctor of Letters]] degree by [[Saint Mary's University (Halifax)|Saint Mary's University]] in Halifax in May 1998.[{{cite web|title=Honorary Degrees 1990 – Present|url=https://www.smu.ca/academics/archives/honorary-degrees.html|website=Saint Mary's University|access-date=31 December 2014}}] In May 2004 she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by Acadia University.[{{cite web|title=Acadia to award three honorary degrees during spring convocation|url=http://www.acadiau.ca/whatsnew/newsrelease/2004/convoc_6may.html|website=Acadia University|access-date=31 December 2014|date=6 May 2004|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101021017/http://www.acadiau.ca/whatsnew/newsrelease/2004/convoc_6may.html|archive-date=1 January 2015}}] St. Thomas University awarded her an honorary doctorate in May 2010, citing her contributions as an author, educator, and "tireless advocate for literacy".[{{cite web|title=St. Thomas University to Confer {{as written|Hono|urary [sic]}} Degrees on Author Sheree Fitch and Arts Patron Scott Griffin at Spring Convocation|url=http://w3.stu.ca/stu/news/news_view.aspx?id=145844|website=St. Thomas University|access-date=31 December 2014|date=3 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101030011if_/http://w3.stu.ca/stu/news/news_view.aspx?id=145844|archive-date=1 January 2015}}] |
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Fitch was granted an honorary [[Doctor of Letters]] degree by [[Saint Mary's University (Halifax)|Saint Mary's University]] in Halifax in May 1998.[{{cite web|title=Honorary Degrees 1990 – Present|url=https://www.smu.ca/academics/archives/honorary-degrees.html|website=Saint Mary's University|access-date=31 December 2014}}] In May 2004, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by Acadia University.[{{cite web|title=Acadia to award three honorary degrees during spring convocation|url=http://www.acadiau.ca/whatsnew/newsrelease/2004/convoc_6may.html|website=Acadia University|access-date=31 December 2014|date=6 May 2004|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101021017/http://www.acadiau.ca/whatsnew/newsrelease/2004/convoc_6may.html|archive-date=1 January 2015}}] St. Thomas University awarded her an honorary doctorate in May 2010, citing her contributions as an author, educator, and "tireless advocate for literacy".[{{cite web|title=St. Thomas University to Confer {{as written|Hono|urary [sic]}} Degrees on Author Sheree Fitch and Arts Patron Scott Griffin at Spring Convocation|url=http://w3.stu.ca/stu/news/news_view.aspx?id=145844|website=St. Thomas University|access-date=31 December 2014|date=3 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101030011if_/http://w3.stu.ca/stu/news/news_view.aspx?id=145844|archive-date=1 January 2015}}] |
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Fitch was appointed to the [[Order of Canada]] in June 2023 with the rank of Officer. She lives in [[River John, Nova Scotia]].[{{Cite web |date=June 30, 2023 |title=Order of Canada appointees – June 2023 |url=https://www.gg.ca/en/order-canada-appointees-june-2023 |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=The Governor General of Canada}}] |
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Fitch was appointed to the [[Order of Canada]] in June 2023 with the rank of Officer. She lives in [[River John, Nova Scotia]].[{{Cite web |date=June 30, 2023 |title=Order of Canada appointees – June 2023 |url=https://www.gg.ca/en/order-canada-appointees-june-2023 |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=The Governor General of Canada}}] |
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In 2025 she was named the recipient of the [[Writers' Trust of Canada]]'s [[Matt Cohen Award]] for her body of work.[Cassandra Drudi, [https://quillandquire.com/omni/leanne-betasamosake-simpson-maria-reva-roza-nozari-among-writers-trust-award-winners/ "Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Maria Reva, Roza Nozari among Writers’ Trust award winners"]. ''[[Quill & Quire]]'', November 13, 2025.] |
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In 2025, she was named the recipient of the [[Writers' Trust of Canada]]'s [[Matt Cohen Award]] for her body of work.[Cassandra Drudi, [https://quillandquire.com/omni/leanne-betasamosake-simpson-maria-reva-roza-nozari-among-writers-trust-award-winners/ "Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Maria Reva, Roza Nozari among Writers’ Trust award winners"]. ''[[Quill & Quire]]'', November 13, 2025.] |
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== Bibliography == |
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== Bibliography == |
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