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Simon becomes the first Indigenous person to assume the role
Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named Canada s Governor General. She spoke about her new role during the press conference at the Canadian Museum of History. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
July 6, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has approved the appointment of former Canadian diplomat Mary Simon as the 30th Governor General of Canada.
Mary Simon, an Inuk leader, is the country’s first Indigenous Governor General. She spoke in both Inuktitut and English during the press conference announcing her appointment.
Winnipeg Free Press
Simon named Canada s first Indigenous governor general By: Niigaan Sinclair | Posted: 7:20 PM CDT Tuesday, Jul. 6, 2021
Last Modified: 10:57 PM CDT Tuesday, Jul. 6, 2021 | Updates
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After being announced as Canada’s 30th governor general, Mary Simon did something no one in her position had done before: she introduced herself in an Indigenous language.
After being announced as Canada’s 30th governor general, Mary Simon did something no one in her position had done before: she introduced herself in an Indigenous language.
The Inuk leader used her Inuktitut name, Ningiukadluk, and spoke about her family, the land, the water, and how she was going to bring all of her experiences to the job.