The flags outside the main entrance at Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) are flying at half-mast in memory of the Honourable Murray Sinclair who passed away on Monday, November 4 at the age of 73.
An Anishinaabe and member of the Peguis First Nation, Sinclair leaves behind a powerful legacy dedicated to Indigenous justice and advocacy through his work as a lawyer, the first Indigenous-appointed judge in Manitoba and second appointed in Canada.
A recipient of the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Cross, Sinclair was also appointed to the Senate in recognition of his public service.
Sinclair also served as Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which shed light on the painful trauma and impact of the residential school system on Indigenous Peoples and communities.
Under Sinclair’s leadership, the TRC’s report—which included 94 Calls to Action—continues to serve as a touchstone for the collective journey that is shared towards achieving truth and reconciliation, while giving a voice to residential school survivors and remembering the many children who did not return home.
Following the Federal Government’s National Flag etiquette, the flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of the Honourable Murray Sinclair’s funeral and/or memorial service.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
