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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. Simon is Inuk, making her the first Indigenous person to hold ...
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Learn about the life and achievements of Mary Simon, who was sworn in as Canada's 30th governor general in 2021. She is a prominent Inuk leader, diplomat and advocate for Arctic and Indigenous issues.
Sep 10, 2021 · Learn about Mary Simon, the first Indigenous person to become Canada's Governor General and a long-time advocate for Inuit rights and Arctic cooperation. Explore her early life, education, public service and achievements in various roles and organizations.
Learn about Mary Simon, the first Indigenous governor general of Canada since Confederation, and her work on Arctic and Indigenous issues. Find out more about her official photo, coat of arms, insignia and spouse.
Jul 6, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Mary Simon, the Inuk leader and former diplomat who will become Canada's first Indigenous governor general. Find out how she advocated for Inuit rights and culture, negotiated landmark agreements and became the first Inuk ambassador.
Jul 26, 2021 · Mary Simon, an Inuk from Kuujjuaq in Quebec, was sworn in as Canada's 30th governor general today. She praised Canadians' selflessness and vowed to work on reconciliation, climate change and mental health.
Jul 6, 2021 · Simon is the first Indigenous person to hold the viceregal post, which involves representing the Queen in Canada. She has a long career of advocating for Inuit rights and interests, including negotiating the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and serving as Canada's first Arctic ambassador.
