‘His position was that education would pave the way to reconciliation’: In memory of Murray Sinclair – McMaster University

November 6, 2024

The McMaster community joins in mourning Senator Murray Sinclair, an extraordinary leader, a powerful advocate for human rights and a champion of truth and justice for Indigenous peoples.

An Anishinaabe senator, Manitoba’s first Indigenous judge, and a companion of the Order of Canada who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), Sinclair spoke for voices that had long been silenced, empowered other Indigenous people to speak, and made sure their stories were heard.

“His impact across our country and at our university cannot be overstated,” says McMaster President David Farrar. “The TRC’s calls to action created the roadmap that guides Canadians and McMaster in our ongoing journey toward Truth and Reconciliation. Senator Sinclair’s work taught us to listen to the stories and experiences of Indigenous peoples, and underscored the critical role of education in addressing the terrible injustices experienced by Indigenous communities.”

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