Murray Sinclair…he became the shoulder we all leaned on

Tributes are pouring in from across the country as Indigenous people across Canada mourn the loss of a great statesman. Murray Sinclair, former Canadian senator and head of Truth and Reconciliation Commission has passed at the age of 73. A member of Peguis First Nation in Manitoba, Murray Sinclair whose Indigenous name was Mazina Giizhik (the One Who Speaks of Pictures in the Sky) has left behind a legacy that touched thousands of Indigenous people. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, in a special media post, “The Honourable Murray Sinclair dedicated his life to repairing Canada’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples. As the Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, he challenged us to confront the darkest parts of our history—because he believed we could learn from them and be better…

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