OTTAWA, November 8, 2024

The Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba will hold a national commemorative ceremony in memory of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, C.C., O.M., M.S.C., K.C., also known as Mazina Giizhik, who passed away on November 4, 2024.

The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. CT on Sunday, November 10 at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. Those invited to the ceremony include government representatives and dignitaries, First Nations, Inuit and Metis representatives, as well as former colleagues, close friends and members of Mr. Sinclair’s family. People who wish to attend the ceremony are also invited. The doors will open at 1 p.m. CT.

Murray Sinclair, a former Anishinaabe senator and renowned Manitoba lawyer, was the Chief Commissioner of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The ceremony will honour Mr. Sinclair’s life and his invaluable contributions to our country. Following the opening remarks, government representatives as well as Mr. Sinclair’s friends and family will pay tribute to him. Musical interludes will include performances by Morgan Grace, William Prince, Fawn Wood and Aysanabee.

Canadians are invited to visit the commemorative webpage to learn more about Mr. Sinclair’s life. Condolence messages may also be shared in the online book of condolences. A book of condolences will also be available to sign at the ceremony.