Media advisory – Governor General to take part in Inuit Nunangat University announcement

Press Release

February 10, 2026

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver remarks at an Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami event, during which the location of the main campus of Inuit Nunangat University will be formally announced.

Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Reception Room, Rideau Hall

About the Inuit Nunangat University
Inuit Nunangat University is an Inuit-led initiative to establish the first university in Canada that is created, governed and operated by Inuit. The University will advance Inuit self-determination in education, strengthen Inuktut, and support Inuit knowledge systems at the highest levels of study and research.

Notes for Media:

• There will be media coverage inside the Reception Room and coverage outside the residence.
• Inside the residence: Due to space constraints, a limited number of media will be permitted in the Reception Room.
• Outside the residence: Open to media. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami will hold a media availability on the public grounds of Rideau Hall after the event.
• Members of the media must confirm their attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office at media@gg.ca and with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami at media@itk.ca by  February 10, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET
• Media must arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 1:00 p.m.
• Photos taken by the Governor General’s official photographer will be made available upon request via media@gg.ca.

Media information:

Rideau Hall Press Office
media@gg.ca

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
media@itk.ca

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