Province Announces Memorial to Honour Justice Murray Sinclair

November 5, 2024

Today the Manitoba government announced plans to honour the life of Murray Sinclair, the first Indigenous judge to be named to the Manitoba provincial court and the Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba.

Starting tomorrow, a book of condolences will be placed at the base of the Grand Staircase in the Manitoba Legislative Building. Members of the public are invited to begin signing the book starting tomorrow through Sunday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The province, alongside the Government of Canada, is organizing a memorial for Sinclair, which will take place Sunday, Nov. 10 at Canada Life Centre. Doors open to the public at 1 p.m. and the service will begin at 2 p.m. Books of condolences will also be available to sign at the memorial.

Additionally, tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a public visitation at Centro Caboto Centre. While this event is open to the public, it is not open to the media. This will be a sacred event that cannot be photographed or filmed. Members of the public are prohibited from using cameras, recording equipment and personal devices to capture the event.

A book of condolence will also be available at the Caboto Centre during the public viewing time on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The flags at the Legislative Building in Winnipeg and Parliament Building in Ottawa will stay lowered to half-mast until after the memorial on Sunday.

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For more information:

• Public information, contact Manitoba Government Inquiry: 1-866-626-4862 or 204-945-3744.
• Media requests for general information, contact Communications and Engagement: newsroom@gov.mb.ca.
• Media requests for ministerial comment, contact Cabinet Communications: cabcom@manitoba.ca.

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