Mary Simon Indigenous

• Governor General Mary Simon begins tour of Nunavik region of northern Quebec

  Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is beginning her tour of the Nunavik region of northern Quebec today by meeting with local officials, including the Kuujjuaq mayor.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
  
• 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
  
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• ‘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
• Who is Mary Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous governor general?

  Mary Simon called her appointment a 'historic and inspirational moment for Canada' and an 'important step' towards reconciliation.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021