In photos: Mary Simon’s tenure as governor general
Nunavik-born royal representative’s term winds down as successor Louise Arbour prepares to take over
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon plays the accordion during a community celebration in Kangiqsualujjuaq on May 10, 2022. (File photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Mary Simon’s historic term as Canada’s first Indigenous governor general comes to an end Monday morning.
After nearly five years, Simon is set to hand the reins over to Louise Arbour on June 8.
Simon’s tenure included many memorable moments. She met presidents and royalty. She presided over ceremonies and played accordion for a crowd in Kangiqsualujjuaq, where she was born.
Nunatsiaq News reporters were there with their cameras to capture many of those moments.
July 26, 2021: Whit Fraser, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and Justin Trudeau arrive for Simon’s installation ceremony at the Senate building in Ottawa. (Photo by Mike Carroccetto / for Nunatsiaq News)
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