Visit to James Cree Nation

September 28, 2022

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, had the opportunity to meet with the people of the James Smith Cree Nation in the aftermath of the recent attacks on their community. 

A group photo of the Governor General with members of the James Smith Cree Nation.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, had the opportunity to meet with the people of the James Smith Cree Nation in the aftermath of the recent attacks on their community.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0235-033
Governor General Mary Simon is laying something down on a mound of flowers. There is an out-of-focus cross in the foreground.

“Let us never forget the people we lost. Each one carried their own stories: stories of bravery against brutality, of protective mothers and caring fathers, of people devoted to helping others.”

Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0235-024
A mound of flowers and stuffed animals.

“To the families and friends of those injured and of those who lost their lives in the attacks, please know we stand with you all during this difficult time. We will not forget.”

Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0235-026
Governor General Mary Simon is kneeling beside a grave covered with flowers.

“Healing from this will take time, and it will follow its own path.”

Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0235-032
A small tobacco pouch is at the base of a cross. A blue candle and flowers are blurred in the foreground.

“Healing from this will take time, and it will follow its own path.”

Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0235-035
Chief Calvin Sanderson is speaking at a podium in a gymnasium.

Chief Calvin Sanderson spoke to those assembled in the school gym on James Smith Cree Nation.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0235-063
The Governor General is speaking at a podium in a gymnasium.

Governor General Simon spoke to students, community members and RCMP officers in the school gym on James Smith Cree Nation.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0235-071
Performers are dancing in a gymnasium.

Artists performed a dance in the school gym on James Smith Cree Nation.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0235-093
The Governor General is standing in the gymnasium. She is holding a feather, looking down at a young child to her left.

Governor General Simon participated in an event held in the school gym on James Smith Cree Nation.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2022-0235-114

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