Mary Simon’s final Order of Canada ceremony carried added significance, recipients say
Mary Simon held her final Order of Canada ceremony as Governor-General, where she honored 14 recipients, including Cree poet Louise Bernice Halfe-Sky Dancer. The ceremony was particularly meaningful for those with Indigenous backgrounds, reflecting Simon's commitment to reconciliation. As her term concludes, Simon emphasized the importance of understanding and respect in the ongoing process of reconciliation in Canada.
- ▪Mary Simon inducted 14 recipients into the Order of Canada during her final ceremony as Governor-General.
- ▪The Order of Canada recognizes individuals whose contributions have significantly impacted the country.
- ▪Louise Bernice Halfe-Sky Dancer expressed her gratitude for being honored and the significance of the ceremony for Indigenous communities.
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Open this photo in gallery:Governor-General Mary Simon, right, invests Louise Bernice Halfe-Sky Dancer into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on May 15.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountDuring her final Order of Canada ceremony as Governor-General, Mary Simon turned to honouree Louise Bernice Halfe-Sky Dancer and addressed her directly.“You write of a courage that is quiet, but enduring,” Ms. Simon, on stage, told the Cree poet and social worker from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, who was sitting in the audience during the ceremony at Rideau Hall last week.“Your words offer guidance to all members of the Order of Canada.”Ms.
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