Canada’s Governor General visits Yukon community hit by drug deaths
By Sissi De Flaviis In her 1st official visit to Yukon, Simon spoke about addressing mental health needs A three-day
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Indigenous communities ‘expecting more’ from Pope’s visit, says Canada’s Gov. Gen.
Pope expected to reiterate apology in July, but First Nations groups hope for compensation, action WARNING: This story contains distressing
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Arctic Council to celebrate 25th anniversary
The Arctic Council, an international forum of the eight circumpolar nations, and six Arctic Indigenous groups, will celebrate its 25th
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Arctic climate change among priorities of Canada’s new Governor General
Raising awareness about the impacts of Arctic climate change will be among her priorities as Governor General of Canada, Mary
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LIVE on CBC News – Mary Simon sworn in as Canada’s next Governor General
Mary Simon, originally from Nunavik, the Inuit region of Arctic Quebec, is being sworn in as Canada’s 30th Governor General.
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How to watch, listen and follow the installation of Canada’s next governor general Mary Simon
CBC News is presenting live coverage of the installation of Canada’s 30th governor general, Inuk leader and former ambassador Mary
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Inuit leader Mary Simon named as Canada’s 1st Indigenous governor general
Prime minister made official announcement at 10 a.m. ET Inuit leader Mary Simon will serve as the Queen’s new representative
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Inuit in Arctic Quebec moving ahead on self-determination talks
Makivik Corporation, the Inuit land claims organization in Nunavik, the Inuit region of Arctic Quebec, says it’s moving ahead with
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Quebec Inuit pass self-determination resolution
Delegates at the annual general meeting of Makivik Corporation passed a resolution last week supporting negotiations towards self-government in Nunavik,
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Petition to get suicide crisis declared in Arctic Quebec breaks 50,000 signatures
Long-time Inuit advocate Mary Simon has started a campaign to get the number of deaths by suicide in Nunavik recognized
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Economic development in the North: The taboo no one wants to talk about
In August 2016, Mary Simon, the veteran Inuit and Canadian political leader, was appointed the Minister’s Special Representative on Arctic
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Canadian Inuit leader to advise government on Arctic
One of Canada’s most prominent Inuit leaders has been named by the federal government as their special adviser on Arctic
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