Statements (69)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Governor
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| gptkbp:advocacy |
Indigenous rights
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Liberal_Party_of_Canada
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
July 21, 1947
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Kangirsuk,_Quebec,_Canada
gptkb:Kangirsuk,_Quebec |
| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Alberta
|
| gptkbp:honorary_title |
gptkb:University_of_Ottawa
gptkb:Mc_Gill_University gptkb:University_of_Calgary gptkb:University_of_Toronto gptkb:University_of_Alberta Honorary Doctorate from the University of Alberta |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mary Simon
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| gptkbp:known_for |
First Indigenous Governor General of Canada
|
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:French
gptkb:Inuktitut English |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Canadian
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Advocacy for Indigenous rights
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Journalist gptkb:diplomat |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Julie_Payette
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
Advocated for climate change awareness
Received numerous awards for her advocacy work Promoted the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems Worked with the United Nations on Indigenous issues Participated in cultural exchanges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples Promoted partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations Worked on initiatives for youth empowerment in Indigenous communities Worked to improve living conditions in Indigenous communities Participated in the development of educational programs for Indigenous youth Advocated for Indigenous education Advocated for land rights for Indigenous peoples Advocated for the protection of Indigenous lands Appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Involved in the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls First Indigenous woman to hold the position Participated in international Indigenous forums Promoted Indigenous culture and languages Promoted Indigenous representation in government Promoted the importance of Indigenous languages Served as President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Served as a member of the Order of Canada Served as the Canadian Arctic Ambassador Worked on policies for Indigenous self-governance First Indigenous person to serve as Governor General Advocated for the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in policy-making. Involved in various Indigenous rights organizations Participated in the development of Indigenous policies at the national level Participated in discussions on Indigenous health care Promoted reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians Served on the board of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Advocated for the preservation of Indigenous cultures Worked to improve access to justice for Indigenous peoples Advocated for environmental stewardship in Indigenous territories Worked to address the impacts of colonialism on Indigenous peoples Participated in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Promoted health initiatives for Indigenous communities |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Whitney Simon
|
| gptkbp:term_end |
present
|
| gptkbp:term_start |
July 26, 2021
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Commonwealth_of_Nations
gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom gptkb:Iqaluit gptkb:Governor |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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