Nunavut language commissioner taking notes on how national counterpart reacted to Simon’s appointment
Nunavut’s Language Commissioner Karliin Aariak cheering for new governor general.
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Leaders criticize language complaints against Mary Simon, express pride in installation
Natan Obed said it was ‘disheartening’ to hear outrage over new governor general’s ability to speak French
‘Long overdue’: Inuit leaders react to Simon governor general appointment
She’s the first Indigenous person — and the first Inuk — to become Canada’s governor…
Mary Simon says being named first Indigenous governor general ‘historic’ event
Simon has also been an ambassador and head of the Inuit Circumpolar Council.
Indigenous governor general could educate world on true history of Canada: Audette
A former commissioner of the MMIWG national inquiry says an Indigenous governor general would have…
Past promises to Indigenous people resurface in pandemic-focused throne speech
Ottawa pledges to reform RCMP, implement UNDRIP and act on MMIWG as feds brace for next COVID-19 wave
Inuit, First Nation advocates receive Order of Canada
Canadian Governor General Julie Payette bestowed the Order of Canada on several individuals Friday, including…
Governor General hands out new medal for the north
APTN National News A delegation of northerners and people who contributed to research in the…
Governor General hands out awards of excellence in Ottawa
Teachers, students and historians were recognized for their outstanding work in Ottawa Monday.