November 20 and 21, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, undertook a working visit to Winnipeg, on November 20 and 21, 2024.
November 20, 2024
![Governor General Simon is sitting in the centre of a room filled with people, listening to her husband Mr. Whit Fraser who is addressing the crowd, seated.]](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_1200/public/media/winnipeg_visit_-_photo_1.jpg?itok=p9KSyQqw "Visit to Winnipeg")
The Governor General delivered introductory remarks at the Governor General’s History Symposium: Fostering Understanding and Empathy Through Inclusive History and attended the panel discussion.
![Governor General Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser are in the centre of a group of 8 people composed of men and women. Everyone is smiling to the camera.]](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_1200/public/media/winnipeg_visit_photo_2.jpg?itok=vCdAsBUP "Visit to Winnipeg")
Organized by Canada’s National History Society, in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, the symposium featured seven panellists who explored how we can lay the groundwork for a stronger, more understanding Canada by embracing the many voices that form our nation’s stories.
The Governor General invested Bernard Joseph Bocquel, C.M., into the Order of Canada during a small ceremony.
The Governor General presented the Coronation Medal to Premier Wab Kinew.
![A group of 18 men and women are posing for the camera, standing and holding open boxes containing a medallion. Governor General Mary Simon is seated in a chair, in the centre, with a lady sitting next to her.]](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_1200/public/media/gg07-2024-0283-014.jpg?itok=4dO7zF_b "Visit to Winnipeg")
Administered by Canada’s National History Society, the Governor General’s History Awards are Canada’s top honours in the field of history and heritage.
At a ceremony hosted by the Honourable Anita R. Neville, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, the Governor General will present 11 awards to individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions in five categories: teaching, museums, scholarly research, community programming and popular media.
November 21, 2024
As part of her Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour, the Governor General visited Resource Assistance for Youth, and learned about the non-profit organization’s wide-ranging, integrated services for unhoused and marginalized youth in Winnipeg.
As part of the tour, the Governor General hosted a round-table discussion at the Graffiti Gallery. The discussion brought together people with lived experience, mental health experts and change makers who shared their experiences to build awareness around innovative practices in the field.
During her visit, the Governor General also witnessed a breakdancing performance by inner-city youth.