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Mary Jeannie May Simon CC CMM COM OQ CD (in Inuktitut syllabics: ᒥᐊᓕ ᓴᐃᒪᓐ; Inuktitut: Ningiukudluk; born August 21, 1947) is a Canadian civil servant, diplomat, and former broadcaster who has served as the 30th governor general of Canada since July 26, 2021.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon was sworn in on July 26, 2021, as Canada’s first Indigenous governor general. She is the 30th governor general since Confederation.
Learn about Mary Simon, the first Indigenous governor general of Canada since Confederation, and her spouse Whit Fraser. Explore her biography, coat of arms, insignia and official photo.
Sep 10, 2021 · Mary Jeannie May Simon (Ningiukudluk); diplomat, civil servant, (born 21 August 1947 in Kangirsualujjuaq, Nunavik, QC). Simon is an advocate for international cooperation in the Arctic and Indigenous education and rights.
Jul 26, 2021 · Installation Speech from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, 30th Governor General of Canada. July 26, 2021. Check against delivery. OTTAWA, Ontario —With great respect, I would like to acknowledge that today we are standing on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe people, who have lived and cared for this part of ...
Jul 6, 2021 · Mary Simon becomes Canada's first Indigenous governor general after a career spent advocating for Inuit people and serving as an ambassador abroad.
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Jul 26, 2021 · Mary Simon is installed as Canada's 30th Governor General. She promised to use her new position at Rideau Hall to work against climate change, advocate for mental health and work toward...
