Murray Sinclair
Murray Sinclair | |
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Murray Sinclair at the Shingwauk 2015 Gathering at Algoma University | |
| 15th Chancellor of Queen's University | |
| In office July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 | |
| Principal | Patrick Deane |
| Preceded by | Jim Leech |
| Succeeded by | Shelagh Rogers |
| Canadian Senator from Manitoba | |
| In office April 2, 2016 – January 31, 2021 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Rod Zimmer |
| Succeeded by | Gigi Osler |
| Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada | |
| In office 2009–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Calvin Murray Sinclair January 24, 1951 Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | November 4, 2024 (aged 73) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Party | Independent Senators Group |
| Spouse | Katherine Morrisseau-Sinclair |
| Children | 5, including Niigaan |
| Alma mater | University of Winnipeg (BA) University of Manitoba (LLB) |
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Calvin Murray Sinclair CC KC OM MSC (Ojibwe name Mazina Giizhik; January 24, 1951 – November 4, 2024) was a Canadian politician and lawyer. On April 2, 2016, Sinclair was appointed to the Senate of Canada, serving until his resignation on January 31, 2021. Prior to his appointment to the senate, he was chair of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission from 2009 to 2015.
On July 1, 2021, Sinclair became the 15th Chancellor Queen's University, succeeding Jim Leech.He declined to seek reappointment, with his term expiring on June 30, 2024. Instead, he accepted a new role as the Chancellor Emeritus and Special Advisor to the Principal on Reconciliation of Queen's University.