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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.
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.
Sep 10, 2021 · Mary Simon. Article by John Boyko. Published Online September 10, 2021. Last Edited September 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 · 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 · Inuk leader Mary Simon will be Canada's 30th Governor General, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday. She is making history as the first Indigenous person in this country to take on...
