Mazina Giizhik (the One Who Speaks of Pictures in the Sky), the Honourable Justice we commonly know as Murray Sinclair, the man who listened to thousands of Survivors of residential schools as Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), died on November 4 at the age of 73.

“In his every role, the Honourable Murray Sinclair was a moral compass, guiding us all towards the path to Reconciliation, and on behalf of the University of Manitoba, I extend our condolences to his family,” says President Michael Benarroch. “The University of Manitoba is committed to honouring his legacy by furthering Reconciliation efforts within our community and beyond. We are deeply honoured to be host to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, which came about through Sinclair’s leadership and advocacy. And though his vision and voice will be profoundly missed, they will continue to inspire us toward a more just and inclusive future.”