Inuit leader Simon makes history, becomes Canada’s first Indigenous governor general, promises to promote ‘healing and wellness across Canadian society’

Mary Simon says she sees her appointment as an ‘historic and inspirational moment for Canada.’

Canada’s first Indigenous governor general, Mary Simon, answered questions during the July 6 announcement at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY CHRISTOPHER GULY

July 6, 2021

At a consequential time in Canada’s relationship with its Indigenous peoples, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday morning that Inuit leader and former diplomat Mary Simon will become the country’s 30th and long-awaited first Indigenous governor general. “I can confid...

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