Indigenous Governor General

• Gov. Gen. Mary Simon marks change for Canada: Saskatchewan Indigenous leaders

  Some Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan said Canada's first Indigenous governor general will bring change to the country.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2021
  
• ‘The world changed’: Indigenous Canadians say Mary Simon opens new doors for youth

  “I think the door for possibilities has widened today," said one Inuk leader about the installation of Mary Simon as Canada's first Indigenous governor general.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2021
  
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• Mary Simon is now officially Canada’s first Indigenous governor general

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, as his choice to be the Queen's representative in Canada earlier this month.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2021
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• Incoming governor general Mary Simon has virtual audience with Queen Elizabeth

  Mary Simon will be sworn in as the representative of the sovereign in Canada on Monday.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
• New Governor General Mary Simon can’t speak French. Not all of Canada is pleased

  While some francophones have voiced displeasure, some experts say Simon's fluency in an Indigenous language could be an asset in a changing Canada.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2021