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ITK president reflects on Mary Simon’s legacy as first Indigenous Governor General
Obed said Simon showed Indigenous identity and vice-regal duty can coexist, as she championed reconciliation and faced criticism over French fluency.
- As Gov. Gen. Mary Simon concludes her tenure, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed praised her ability to balance her Indigenous identity with her official duties representing the Crown.
- Simon's leadership proved pivotal during 1982 negotiations for the Constitution, helping secure the inclusion of Section 35, which affirms Indigenous Peoples' rights in Canada.
- Throughout her tenure, Simon transformed Rideau Hall into a welcoming space using Inuit artworks and Indigenous cuisine, while Obed noted her down-to-earth humor during official travel.
- Despite sustained criticism regarding her inability to speak fluent French, Simon remained focused on her duties; former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour is set to replace her on Monday.
- Obed hopes Simon will help ITK advance the creation of Inuit Nunangat University, an institution she championed, and expressed hope that she finds time to relax after her eventful term.
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ITK president reflects on Mary Simon’s legacy as first Indigenous Governor General
OTTAWA - Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he's proud of how Gov. Gen. Mary Simon used her time in office to seek a balance between her dual identities
·Toronto, Canada
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ITK president reflects on Mary Simon's legacy as first Indigenous Governor General
OTTAWA - Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he's proud of how Gov. Gen. Mary Simon used her time in office to seek a balance between her dual identities as an Inuk woman and the Crown's representative in Canada — roles that some Indigenous people felt were inherently in conflict.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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