Simon installed as Canada’s first Indigenous governor general By Port Hawkesbury Reporter - July 27, 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Mary Simon, who resides in Caribou River, was sworn in on July 26 as Canada’s next governor general. She is the country’s first Indigenous governor general. Sign up for a monthly subscription. Just $4.99! Want to stay informed daily? Subscribe to The Reporter Newsletter and receive (up to) one email per day with all news updates, right to your inbox! Log In Register