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Official visit to Alberta

Official Activity – October 28, 2024

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to Alberta from October 25 to 29, 2024. The visit focused on reconciliation, diversity and inclusion, digital respect and mental health.
Message from the Governor General of Canada on National Indigenous History Month

Message – June 1, 2025

Today, I join Canadians from across the nation in celebrating the beginning of National Indigenous History Month.
2025 Heart Garden

Official Activity – June 21, 2025

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, engaged in an interactive art activity with youth to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day and launch this season’s Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams heart garden at Rideau Hall.
Visit to Iqaluit

Official Activity – July 9, 2025

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, undertook a visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut, from July 7 to 9, 2025, for the fourth and final stop of her Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour.
Nunavut Day Celebrations in Iqaluit

Speech – July 9, 2025

Twenty-six years ago, the creation of Nunavut Day marked a milestone in our lives and in our culture.
WAVES 2025: Global Indigenous Languages Summit

Official Activity – August 14, 2025

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, attended morning sessions and delivered remarks at the WAVES 2025: Global Indigenous Languages Summit.
WAVES 2025 - Global Indigenous Languages Summit

Speech – August 14, 2025

Canada is advancing on a journey of reconciliation.
Message from the Governor General of Canada on the passing of Graham Greene

Message – September 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of Graham Greene, a legendary Canadian actor and Oscar nominee, who died at the age of 73.
Opening of the Qikiqtait exhibition and celebration for Polar Knowledge at the Canadian Museum of Nature

Speech – September 24, 2025

Across Canada, organizations are recognizing Indigenous knowledge as a vital part of science—colleges, universities, research centres, businesses, institutions and governmental organizations like Polar Knowledge Canada.
Opening of the Qikiqtait exhibition and celebration for Polar Knowledge at the Canadian Museum of Nature

Official Activity – September 24, 2025

Governor General Mary Simon had the honour of delivering remarks at the “Qikiqtait: Where Inuit Knowledge and Innovation Come Together" premiere.
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Speech – September 30, 2025

In 2010, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission sparked a national awakening, as Survivors bravely shared their truths about residential schools.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorative events

Official Activity – September 29, 2025

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by taking part in various events that foster dialogue and deepen understanding of the history and enduring impacts of the residential school system.
Message from the Governor General on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Message – September 30, 2025

This year marks an important turning point in our history, as it is the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Final Report.
Gathering on the occasion of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Speech – September 29, 2025

Ten years ago, hundreds of children and youth, along with residential school Survivors, gathered here on the grounds of Rideau Hall, to plant paper hearts.
Survivors' Flag Raising Ceremony

Speech – October 1, 2025

Today, as we raise this flag, we remember the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools and never came home.
Message from the Governor General on the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People

Message – October 4, 2025

Every day, families, friends and members of Indigenous communities mourn the loss of sisters, mothers, loved ones and children who have gone missing or whose lives have been violently cut short or forever changed.
Banff Forum

Speech – October 17, 2025

This is a time of challenges and threats, but also one of possibilities and hope.
Official visit to Nunavut

Official Activity – April 1, 2024

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser completed an official visit to Nunavut where they marked the territory’s 25th anniversary. In Iqaluit and Qikiqtarjuaq, the Governor General met with territorial dignitaries, municipal leaders, Elders and youth.
2024 Indspire Awards

Official Activity – April 19, 2024

Governor General Mary Simon delivered remarks at the 2024 Indspire Awards.