The Installation Ceremony included an ecumenical blessing by Rev. Monsignor Patrick J. Kennedy, a Kullik lighting by Elder Emma Reelis, and performances by Strong Harbour Strings Collective, Holy Heart Choral Music Chamber Choir, & Susan Hill.
Her Honour, The Honourable Joan Marie J. Aylward, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland & Labrador, & His Honour, The Honourable Carl R. Thompson, entering the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly to begin the installation ceremony.
Elder Emma Reelis lights the Kullik & brings blessings.
Holy Heart Choral Music Chamber Choir performing “Kwela Kwela”, directed by Choral Director Robert Colbourne.
Krista Quinlan, Clerk of the Executive Council, administering the Royal Commission of Appointment.
Krista Quinlan, Clerk of the Executive Council, administering the Royal Commission of Appointment.
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal & Provincial Affairs & Registrar General, presenting the Great Seal of Newfoundland & Labrador.
Her Honour signing the Lieutenant Governor’s Proclamation, with members of the Official Party.
Her Honour signing the Lieutenant Governor’s Proclamation, with members of the Official Party.
Her Honour, The Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, O.N.L. receiving the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Insignia, presented by The Honourable Deborah E. Fry with help from Aide-de-Camp LCdr Tony Young.
The Premier’s Oath of Allegiance to Her Honour, The Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, O.N.L., by Premier of NL.
Address from The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, P.C., M.P., The Minister of Rural Economic Development, & Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
Address from The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of NL.
Address from The Honourable Deborah E. Fry, Chief Justice of Newfoundland & Labrador.
Performance of “Apoqnmuinen” (Thank You Great Spirit) by Susan Hill.
The first address from Her Honour, The Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, O.N.L., as Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland & Labrador.
The first address from Her Honour, The Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, O.N.L., as Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland & Labrador.
Her Honour, The Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, O.N.L preparing to take the Viceregal Salute, led by Captian Christopher Miller.
Her Honour, The Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, O.N.L taking the Viceregal Saulute, played by the The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Band.
Her Honour, The Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, O.N.L inspecting the Guard of Honour, comprised of members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canadian Armed Forces, & Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, accompanied by Guard Commander Capitan Michael Walsh.
Her Honour, The Honourable Joan Marie J. Aylward, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, & His Honour, The Honourable Carl R. Thompson, with members of the Official Party.
