Métis Nation of Ontario on The Right Honourable Mary Simon’s retirement

A message from President Margaret Froh:

 

On behalf of the entire Métis Nation of Ontario, I want to offer our sincerest thanks to The Right Honourable Mary Simon for her five years of dedicated service as Canada’s Governor General.

As Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General, The Right Honourable Mary Simon’s work and tenure marked an important moment and change for Indigenous people across Canada.

Seeing her lead with dignity, wisdom, and a deep commitment to public service has shown people across Canada that First Nations, Inuit and Métis people can serve at the highest levels of the federal government. She has inspired Métis Citizens of all ages across Ontario. 

 

Her deep commitment to sharing Indigenous stories and amplifying the voices and rights of Indigenous people in Canada and around the world will be deeply missed.

On behalf of the Métis Nation of Ontario, I’d also like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency The Right Honourable Louise Arbour on her appointment as Canada’s next Governor General. We look forward to working with her as we continue to strengthen the government-to-government relationship between the Métis Nation of Ontario and Canada.