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Michaëlle Jean, A Voice for All

Free · Ages 4–8 · About 2 minutes to read aloud · Also available in French
Michaëlle Jean, A Voice for All

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When Michaëlle Jean was a young girl, her family fled their home in Haiti to seek a safe and peaceful life in Canada. Starting over wasn't easy, but Michaëlle studied hard and became a respected journalist and broadcaster. She used her voice to tell the stories of those who were often ignored or forgotten. Her dedication to community and unity caught the attention of the whole country. She was appointed as the Governor General of Canada, becoming the first Black person to hold this high office. She traveled the country and the world, promoting peace, youth empowerment, and the beauty of diversity.

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What high office did Michaëlle Jean hold in Canada?
  • Governor General
  • Prime Minister
  • Mayor of Ottawa
  • Chief Justice
What prominent position did Michaëlle Jean hold in Canada from 2005 to 2010?
  • Prime Minister
  • Governor General
  • Mayor of Ottawa
  • Minister of Education
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Governor General
Where was Michaëlle Jean born before moving to Canada as a refugee?
  • Haiti
  • Jamaica
  • France
  • Senegal
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Haiti
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