Virtual Call with New Zealand’s Governor General

December 15, 2021

Her Excellency took part in a virtual call with New Zealand’s new Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro.

Canada’s first Indigenous governor general and New Zealand’s first Maori woman to serve as governor general spoke virtually in a meeting about reconciliation efforts, mandate priorities and opportunities to collaborate.

A woman participates in a virtual call on her computer. She is sitting at a desk with two monitors before her.

Her Excellency took part in a virtual call with New Zealand’s Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro.

Screenshot of Governor General Mary Simon and Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro participating in a virtual call.

Governor General Kiro was sworn in on October 21, 2021.

The Governor General participates in a virtual call on her computer. She is sitting at a desk. We can see both her and another woman on her computer screen.

Canada’s first Indigenous governor general and New Zealand’s first Maori woman to serve as governor general spoke virtually in a meeting about reconciliation efforts, mandate priorities and opportunities to collaborate.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2021-0125-001
Screenshot of Governor General Mary Simon and Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro participating in a virtual call.

Their respective backgrounds, experiences and mandate objectives led to a meaningful discussion that touched on our nations’ shared priorities, including the promotion of diversity and inclusion, and the importance of preserving indigenous languages.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2021-0125-002

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