Gov. Gen. Mary Simon speaks at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society headquarters in Ottawa on Friday, after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $5 million in funding for Ajuinnata: The Mary Simon Catalyst for Mental Wellness. (Photo by Nehaa Bimal)
Money is for legacy initiative that supports culturally grounded care in northern and remote communities
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon thanked Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday for what she called a “very generous gift,” as the federal government announced millions in funding for a new mental wellness initiative tied to her legacy.
From left, volunteers Keswa Tembeka, Night Bakunzi and Sharon Poshai dish out free lunch at the Elders Qammaq in Iqaluit on Saturday. Dozens of residents took part in the event, organized by Nunavut Seventh Day Adventists. (Photo by Daron Letts)