Program — In memory of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, C.C., O.M., M.S.C., K.C.
November 10, 2024
Canada Life Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba
“We have a lot of ground to cover, all of us, in a very short period of time. We only have one lifetime each.”
National Commemorative Ceremony in honour of Mazina Giizhik-iban, the Honourable Murray Sinclair, C.C., O.M., M.S.C., K.C.
Opening remarks
Master of ceremonies
Niigaan Sinclair
Son of Murray Sinclair
Land acknowledgement
Chief Gordon Bluesky
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
Opening prayers
Jason Parenteau
Elder, Lenape Nation
Address
Sarah Fontaine-Sinclair
Granddaughter of Murray Sinclair
Musical performance
Remember Me
Fawn Wood, accompanied by Dallas Waskahat
Address
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon
Governor General of Canada
Video tribute
Presentation of a video
Address
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada
Musical performance
Tear Drop Waltz
Morgan Grace, accompanied by Tom Deuitium
Address
Her Honour the Honourable Anita Neville
Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
Address
Acting Grand Chief
Betsy Kennedy
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
Musical performance
7
William Prince
Address
Stephanie Scott
Executive Director, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Address
The Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin
Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada
Address
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse
Assembly of First Nations
Musical performance
Maytwaysing Waltz
Morgan Grace, accompanied by Tom Deuitium
Address
The Honourable Wab Kinew
Premier of Manitoba
Musical performance
We Were Here
Aysanabee
End of the Ceremony
Mazina Giizhik-iban
The Honourable Murray Sinclair, C.C., O.M., M.S.C., K.C.
January 24, 1951 – November 4, 2024
An advocate, guide, and teacher, the Honourable Murray Sinclair dedicated his life to giving a voice to First Nations, Inuit and Metis and to fostering understanding, compassion, and reconciliation between Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous people in Canada. He was a tireless defender of people’s rights and dignity, working both within the courtroom and in society at large to further the cause of justice for all, and for Indigenous Peoples in particular.
His compassionate guidance and leadership steered our country towards a better future.
Page details
- Date modified: