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Indigenous Canadian Judge Murray Sinclair Passes Away at 73

Indigenous Canadian Judge Murray Sinclair Passes Away at 73

Above: Murray Sinclair during the opening keynote of the Shingwauk 2015 Gathering. Image copyright: Archkris via Wikimedia Commons

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Sinclair was a leader for all Canadians, which is why he not only sought to shine a light on injustice but also worked to bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians together to reconcile injustices of the past. While the country still mourns the past, and not all of the Commissioncommission's Callscalls to Actionaction have been implemented, Sinclair's memory will inspire the country to finish his job after he's gone. Murray's passing should motivate the country towards more social equality.

Sinclair's passing is tragic and his impact is unquestionable. However, there must be an honest assessment of the depiction surrounding Indigenous schools. Sinclair had a biased and flawed approach not only to historical numbers of students but also to characterizing the impacts on society. It's valid to question whether the Truth and Reconciliation community has in fact contributed to polarization in Canada and has actually set Indigenous communities back.


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