The Current 23:15 What we can learn from the late Murray Sinclair Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is honouring Murray Sinclair, the Anishinaabe judge, senator and chair of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, for both his pioneering role in advancing reconciliation in Canada and for the person he was — one guided by unconditional love. Kinew attended the same preschool as Sinclair's children, forming an early connection. Over the years, their relationship grew from family friends to extended kin, as they shared time together at community events and ceremonies, says Kinew.
In 2023, Sinclair spoke at the ceremony where Kinew was sworn in as Canada's first First Nations premier. Sinclair called it "Manitoba's true act of reconciliation." "We're now entering into a new phase, and that phase ultimately is going to lead to a relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in which we are able to show true respect to all of those who are here, and all of those who come here," said Sinclair.
Sinclair died at a Winnipeg hospital early Monday morning "peacefully and surrounded by love," his family said in a statement. He was 73. During Monday's question period at the legislature, Kinew became emotional as he spoke, saying that Sinclair had "been there my entire life.
" Kinew spoke to The Current ' s host Matt Galloway about the tremendous impact that Sinclair had on him, and the country. Here is part of their conversation. I'm sorry for your loss.
You were very emotional.