Murray Sinclair, Pioneering Indigenous Advocate and TRC Chair, Dies at 73

Sinclair, a former judge and senator, played a crucial role in advancing reconciliation in Canada through his leadership of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Murray Sinclair was the first Indigenous judge in Manitoba and the second in Canada, known for his work in Indigenous justice and advocacy.
He chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which documented the abuses at residential schools and issued 94 calls to action in its 2015 report.
Sinclair's work extended beyond the TRC, including inquiries into the justice system's treatment of Indigenous peoples and the deaths of children in cardiac surgery.
He was appointed to the Senate in 2016 and served until 2021, continuing to advocate for Indigenous rights and systemic reform.
Sinclair's memoir, 'Who We Are: Four Questions for a Life and a Nation,' reflects on his life and the ongoing journey towards reconciliation in Canada.