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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.
Mary Simon is the first Indigenous governor general in Canada since Confederation. She was installed as the 30th governor general of Canada on July 26, 2021.
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 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.
Jul 6, 2021 · Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Mary Simon, a former diplomat and advocate for Inuit rights and culture, as Canada’s 30th governor general Tuesday.
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...
Jul 6, 2021 · Prime Minister announces The Queen’s approval of Canada’s next Governor General. Mary Simon has attained national and international recognition for her work on Arctic and Indigenous issues and as an advocate for Inuit rights and culture.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, it is my honour and privilege to welcome Canada’s 30th Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon. “Born in Nunavik, in northern Quebec, Her Excellency has spent a lifetime working on behalf of those around her.
Jul 26, 2021 · Mary Simon is now officially the country’s new governor general and the first Indigenous person to hold the role following an installation ceremony in Ottawa on Monday morning.
