Canada mourns the loss of Calvin Murray Sinclair, a pioneering First Nations lawyer and former Senator, who passed away on November 4, 2024, at 73. Born in Selkirk, Manitoba, Sinclair left a lasting legacy of advocacy for Indigenous rights and reconciliation. He chaired the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission, uncovering painful truths and promoting healing. His work led to 94 Calls to Action for systemic change.
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As Canada’s first Indigenous provincial court judge and Senator, Sinclair championed fairness, equity, and Indigenous rights. His groundbreaking reports sparked transformative conversations about systemic racism and pediatric care. Sinclair also authored “Who We Are,” exploring Canadian identity and reconciliation
His groundbreaking work as co-commissioner of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry shed light on systemic racism in the justice system, setting the stage for transformative conversations about equity and the rights of Indigenous peoples. Additionally, his report from the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Inquest led to significant changes in pediatric cardiac care delivery in Manitoba. Beyond his legal and political work, Sinclair was an esteemed author and public figure, known for his book *Who We Are: Four Questions For a Life and a Nation*, which explores the complexities of Canadian identity and the ongoing journey toward reconciliation.