Author of the article: Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative reporter Publishing date: Jul 26, 2021 • 10 hours ago • 2 minute read • Mary Simon signs an oath as her husband Whit Fraser, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Gregoire, and speaker of the house Anthony Rota look on after she was sworn in as the first indigenous Governor General during a ceremony in Ottawa on July 26, 2021. Photo by PATRICK DOYLE /REUTERS Article content Indigenous leaders in Manitoba are reacting positively as the first Indigenous person to ever be appointed Governor General of Canada was sworn into her new role on Monday morning, and they hope the appointment can be a step towards reconciliation with Indigenous people in Canada.