“understands the importance of walking the path of reconciliation with Canada and Indigenous peoples”
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Mary Simon
Mary Jeannie May Simon is a Canadian civil servant, diplomat, and former broadcaster who served as the 30th governor general of Canada from 2021 to 2026. She is Inuk on her mother's side, making her the first Indigenous person to hold the office.
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culture · Governor General of Canada from 2021 to 2026 · diplomat · politician · journalist · governor-general · also Mary Simon, Mary May Simon, Simon, Mary May, Mary Jeannie May Simon, Ningiukudluk, Simon
Born 21 August 1947 · Q6780723
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2026· 6 entries
“the Crown endures and thrives as a symbol of service, tradition and commitment. His Majesty The King ascends at an important time in history for Canada and the Commonwealth”
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“historic and emotional day for Indigenous peoples across Canada”
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“Today was a day that moved us forward, giving Survivors words that may help them heal. Yet it is also a day that can raise complex emotions, especially as the Papal visit continues”
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“Her Majesty cared about people, about our well-being. This was clear every time we spoke. She cared about Canada, and all the unique stories that make up our beautiful country”
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2024· 1 entry
Awarded honorary doctorate presented by University of Lapland (2024).
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2023· 2 entries
Simon attended the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle
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“We were fortunate to have The Queen with us for so long. On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to thank our Queen, our monarch, one last time, for her love and her commitment to our country and our people”
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2022· 3 entries
Simon became the first governor general to serve under two monarchs since Lord Tweedsmuir in 1936
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Simon released a statement following Pope Francis' apology to the Indigenous delegation at the Vatican
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“s history books should be rewritten to reflect the facts about the relationship between the Canadian Crown and Indigenous peoples of Canada. In May, Simon hosted Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on their Platinum Jubilee tour of Canada. During the tour, Simon invested Charles as an Extraordinary Commander of the Order of Military Merit at Rideau Hall. Simon and her husband travelled to London from June 2 to 6, 2022, to take part in the Queen”
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2021· 4 entries
When she and her husband arrived in Berlin, Germany on a state visit
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Queen Elizabeth II had approved Simon's appointment as governor general
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Queen Elizabeth II had approved Simon's appointment as the 30th Governor General of Canada
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Career landmark: Governor General of Canada (2021–2026).
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2015· 1 entry
Simon said she was "deeply committed" to learning French
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2010· 1 entry
Simon was reported to be under consideration for Governor General of Canada
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2005· 1 entry
Awarded Officer of the Order of Canada (2005).
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1999· 1 entry
Career landmark: ambassador of Canada to Denmark (1999–2002).
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1994· 3 entries
Married her current husband, journalist and author Whit Fraser, a former head of the Canadian Polar Commission
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Simon was appointed by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to be Canadian Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs, a newly created position she held until early 2004
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She later married George Simon, and in 1994 she married her current husband, journalist and author Whit Fraser, a former head of the Canadian Polar Commission.
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1992· 2 entries
Awarded Nersornaat in gold (1992).
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Awarded Officer of the National Order of Quebec (1992).
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1987· 1 entry
The ICC was successful in efforts that resulted in the Russian government allowing Russian Inuit to attend the 1989 ICC General Assembly held in Alaska
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1986· 2 entries
Career landmark: chairperson of the Inuit Circumpolar Council (1986–1992).
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As president of the ICC, Simon led a delegation of Canadian, Alaskan, and Greenland Inuit to Moscow and then to Chukotka to meet with Russian officials as well as the Inuit of the far east of Russia
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1978· 1 entry
Was elected as vice-president, and later president, of the Makivik Corporation
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1947· 2 entries
Born 1947-08-21.
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In Fort Severight (now Kangiqsualujjuaq), Quebec, to Bob May, who was from Manitoba and of English descent, and to her mother, Nancy, an Inuk
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