Official visit to Yukon

June 26 to June 28, 2022

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to Yukon from June 26 to 28, 2022.

June 26, 2022

Their Excellencies arrived at Taylor House, the official office of the Commissioner of Yukon, and were greeted by the Honourable Angélique Bernard, Commissioner of Yukon. Her Excellency also inspected a guard of honour.

In the afternoon, Their Excellencies visited the Haa Shagóon Hídi (Carcross/Tagish First Nation Cultural Centre) where they met with members of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation and discussed the state of emergency issued in January in the wake of drug-related deaths that affected their community. 
 

Governor General Simon is standing on a riser. There is a woman wearing a military uniform behind her to her right. They are facing a guard of honour composed of Canadian Rangers.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser are undertaking an official visit to Yukon from June 26 to 28, 2022.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0158-006
Canadian Rangers stand at attention before the Governor General.

Her Excellency inspected a guard of honour.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0158-087
The Governor General is shaking hands with people upon her arrival in the Yukon.

Her Excellency was greeted by many dignitaries upon her arrival.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0158-009
A man in uniform is saluting the Governor General as she greets a row of people.

Her Excellency was greeted by many dignitaries upon her arrival.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0158-010
The Governor General is shaking hands with a woman.

Her Excellency was welcomed by many people upon her arrival in the Yukon.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0158-024
The Governor General is hugging a woman.

Her Excellency was welcomed by many people upon her arrival in the Yukon.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0158-029
A group photo. Governor General Simon is standing in the middle. Mr. Whit Fraser stands to her right. Commissioner Angélique Bernard stands to her left. They stand in front of Taylor House.

Their Excellencies arrived at Taylor House, the official office of the Commissioner of Yukon, and were greeted by the Honourable Angélique Bernard, Commissioner of Yukon.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0158-060
Their Excellencies are standing in an office with Angélique Bernard, Commissioner of the Yukon.

Their Excellencies met with the Honourable Angélique Bernard, Commissioner of Yukon.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0158-038
The Governor General is looking at a wall of photos.

Their Excellencies toured Taylor House, the official office of the Commissioner of Yukon.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0158-041
The Governor General is looking at a wall of photos.

Their Excellencies toured Taylor House, the official office of the Commissioner of Yukon.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0158-043
Governor General Simon is admiring Indigenous artwork on the wall.

Their Excellencies toured Taylor House, the official office of the Commissioner of Yukon.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0158-048
His Excellency is looking at a framed photo.

Their Excellencies toured Taylor House, the official office of the Commissioner of Yukon.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0158-055
Their Excellencies are seated on a couch, speaking with the Honourable Angélique Bernard, Commissioner of Yukon.

Their Excellencies met with the Honourable Angélique Bernard, Commissioner of Yukon.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0158-059
Governor General Simon, Mr. Fraser and two men are standing around a large stone pit. Smoke is rising from the pit. Behind them, there is a lake and a mountain.

Their Excellencies visited the Haa Shagóon Hídi (Carcross/Tagish First Nation Cultural Centre) where they met with members of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0160-002
Governor General Simon and Mr. Fraser are standing beside a work table. There is a wooden carving on the table. There is a man standing to Governor General Simon’s left.

Their Excellencies visited the Haa Shagóon Hídi (Carcross/Tagish First Nation Cultural Centre) where they met with members of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0160-005
Her Excellency is talking to someone. They are standing next to a display.

Their Excellencies visited the Haa Shagóon Hídi (Carcross/Tagish First Nation Cultural Centre) where they met with members of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0160-006
A group of people are seated and talking, including the Governor General and Kookhittaan clan leader, Robert Wally.

Their Excellencies visited the Haa Shagóon Hídi (Carcross/Tagish First Nation Cultural Centre) where they met with members of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0160-013
A group of people are seated and talking, including the Governor General and Kookhittaan clan leader, Robert Wally.

Their Excellencies visited the Haa Shagóon Hídi (Carcross/Tagish First Nation Cultural Centre) where they met with members of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0160-015
Governor General Simon is standing at a podium. She is speaking into several microphones. A sign on the podium reads, “Carcross/Tagish First Nation.” A large window behind her offers a view of a mountain, trees and a lake.

Their Excellencies visited the Haa Shagóon Hídi (Carcross/Tagish First Nation Cultural Centre) where they met with members of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0160-018
Governor General Simon is shaking hands with a person sitting in front of her. A man wearing a military uniform is standing in the background.

Their Excellencies visited the Haa Shagóon Hídi (Carcross/Tagish First Nation Cultural Centre) where they met with members of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0160-033
Their Excellencies smiling for the camera. A lake and mountains are behind them.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser are undertaking an official visit to Yukon from June 26 to 28, 2022.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0160-027
Governor General Simon is standing outside. She is looking at the lake and mountain in front of her.

Their Excellencies are undertaking an official visit to Yukon from June 26 to 28, 2022.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0160-046

June 27, 2022

In the morning, Their Excellencies met with the Honourable Sandy Silver, Premier of Yukon.

They also met with Yukon First Nations leaders and had the opportunity to discuss issues impacting their communities.

In the afternoon, Her Excellency gave the keynote address at the Arctic Arts Summit, which brought together representatives of the eight Arctic countries and the Indigenous nations of the circumpolar region.

From left to right: His Excellency Mr. Fraser, Her Excellency Mary Simon and the Honourable Sandy Silver, Premier of Yukon.

Their Excellencies met with the Honourable Sandy Silver, Premier of Yukon.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0163-005
The Honourable Sandy Silver and Her Excellency Mary Simon are both seated and talking.

Their Excellencies met with the Honourable Sandy Silver, Premier of Yukon.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0163-007
The Governor General is smiling as she shakes hands with a man who also has a big smile on his face.

They also met with Yukon First Nations leaders and had the opportunity to discuss issues impacting their communities.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0166-001
Their Excellencies are posing for a group photo with Yukon First Nations leaders.

They also met with Yukon First Nations leaders and had the opportunity to discuss issues impacting their communities.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0166-008
The Governor General is standing at a podium at the Artic Arts Summit.

Her Excellency gave the keynote address at the Arctic Arts Summit, which brought together representatives of the eight Arctic countries and the Indigenous nations of the circumpolar region.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0161-021
The Governor General is standing at a podium at the Artic Arts Summit.

Her Excellency gave the keynote address at the Arctic Arts Summit, which brought together representatives of the eight Arctic countries and the Indigenous nations of the circumpolar region.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0161-032
People are standing in a wide circle around a large fire pit.

Her Excellency gave the keynote address at the Arctic Arts Summit, which brought together representatives of the eight Arctic countries and the Indigenous nations of the circumpolar region.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0161-050

June 28, 2022

In the morning, Their Excellencies attended the opening of the TETHER exhibit, a collection of artworks by northern Indigenous artists whose works display the complex and inseparable bonds connecting these diverse groups.

Next, Her Excellency visited and met with students at Yukon University, which is the first university to open in Canada’s North, above the 60th parallel.

Her Excellency is standing with a group of people looking at artwork.

Their Excellencies attended the opening of the TETHER exhibit, a collection of artworks by northern Indigenous artists whose works display the complex and inseparable bonds connecting these diverse groups.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0165-004
Her Excellency is standing with a group of people looking at artwork.

Their Excellencies attended the opening of the TETHER exhibit, a collection of artworks by northern Indigenous artists whose works display the complex and inseparable bonds connecting these diverse groups.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0165-005
Her Excellency is pointing at a photo that is part of a collage on a wall.

Their Excellencies attended the opening of the TETHER exhibit, a collection of artworks by northern Indigenous artists whose works display the complex and inseparable bonds connecting these diverse groups.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0165-012
Her Excellency is seated with women from Yukon University.

Her Excellency visited and met with students at Yukon University Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus, which is the first university to open in Canada’s North, above the 60th parallel.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0169-010
Her Excellency is seated with a group of people from Yukon University.

Her Excellency visited and met with students at Yukon University Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus, which is the first university to open in Canada’s North, above the 60th parallel.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0169-013
Her Excellency is greeting someone by bumping elbows at Yukon University.

Her Excellency visited and met with students at Yukon University Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus, which is the first university to open in Canada’s North, above the 60th parallel.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0169-024
A group photo of Her Excellency with staff and students at Yukon University.

Her Excellency visited and met with students at Yukon University Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus, which is the first university to open in Canada’s North, above the 60th parallel.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0169-033

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