Mary Simon
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Ahead of queen’s funeral, Governor General says King Charles ‘committed to reconciliation’Gov. Gen. Mary Simon said while Charles is "very different" from his mother, he shares the same dedication to service and "bringing different cultures and people together."CanadaSep 18
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Governor General grants viceregal patronage to Canadian Canoe Museum in PeterboroughThe museum aims to reconnect watercraft to their Indigenous communities and share more stories and perspectives through new exhibits at the new museum site opening in summer 2023.CanadaAug 10
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Quebec group goes to court over Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s lack of FrenchA former Parti Québécois leadership candidate says choosing a governor general who doesn't speak French is an insult to francophones and a signal that bilingualism doesn't matter.CanadaJun 30
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Sandra Oh, Donovan Bailey among dozens appointed to Order of CanadaFilm and TV actress Sandra Oh and track champion Donovan Bailey are among dozens of performers, athletes, advocates and experts newly named to Canada's highest civilian honour.CanadaJun 29
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Governor General and Air Canada CEO trigger thousands of complaints to languages czarCommissioner Raymond Théberge says it is an 'error' to name people who can't speak both official languages to positions of authority.CanadaJun 7
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Murray Sinclair honoured with Order of Canada at Rideau Hall ceremonySinclair led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which investigated the experiences of Indigenous children sent to residential schools.CanadaMay 26
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Honouring Le Estcwicwéy̓: B.C. First Nation marks 1 year since discovery of 215 unmarked gravesThis time last year, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc confirmed that 215 suspected unmarked graves had been detected in the apple orchard by the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.PerspectivesMay 23
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Inukjuak men’s association teaching the next generation of Inuit huntersThe stops throughout the Governor General's visit to Nunavik, were meant to showcase resiliency, reclamation of language and culture, and community-driven solutions.CanadaMay 13
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Governor General’s tour of Nunavik suspended due to poor weatherThe third day of the tour was scheduled to take place in Kangiqsujuaq, but with forecasts of high winds and snow Wednesday, the flight was cancelled for safety reasons.CanadaMay 11
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Kuujjuaq, Que. healing centre encourages reconnecting with Inuit identityThe Isuarsivik Recovery Centre in Kuujjuaq, Que. runs nine-week-long programs using a harm-reduction approach tailored to each individual.CanadaMay 10
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