Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Zelenskyy's use of Inuktitut 'brought tears to my eyes'

When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used the Inuktitut word “ajuinnata”  to end his historic address in Canada’s House of Commons earlier this year, the chamber erupted in thunderous applause. An emotional moment for the woman who taught him the phrase — Governor General Mary Simon.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Zelenskyy's use of Inuktitut 'brought tears to my eyes'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, shakes hands with with Governor General Mary Simon in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.

When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used the Inuktitut word “ajuinnata”  to end his historic address in Canada’s House of Commons earlier this year, the chamber erupted in thunderous applause. An emotional moment for the woman who taught him the phrase — Governor General Mary Simon.