We are thrilled to announce the keynote speaker for CCDI UnConference 2023, the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
The first Indigenous governor general in Canada since Confederation, Ms. Simon has devoted her career to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation within the country, having engaged in public service through her roles as Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs and Canadian Ambassador to Denmark. She has attained national and international recognition for her work on Arctic and Indigenous issues and as an advocate for Inuit rights and culture. Ms. Simon brings with her a wealth of experience in nation-to-nation dialogue and fostering cross-cultural understanding. As former President of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, she has also worked tirelessly to ensure that Indigenous voices are heard by government leaders across the country.
Ms. Simon’s commitment to human rights and championing of social justice initiatives make her an ideal keynote speaker for our CCDI UnConference theme, The future of DEI: Pause. Reflect. Project.