Photo credit: RAICThe Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, former chair of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), recently passed away.Sinclair was the recipient of the 2024 RAIC Gold Medal, awarded for his dedication and leadership in promoting truth and reconciliation, dismantling colonial relationships, and advocating for the rights of Canadas Indigenous Peoples. The Gold Medal recognizes the impact the TRC and Sinclairs work had on the Canadian architectural landscape, in both the present and future.Sinclair was born and raised on the former St. Peters Indian Reserve North of Selkirk, Manitoba. In 1980, he was called to the Manitoba Bar and focused on civil and criminal litigation, Indigenous Law, and Human Rights.In 1988, Sinclair became Manitobas first, and Canadas second, Indigenous judge. That year, he also served alongside the Associate Chief Justice as Co-commissioner of the Public Inquiry into the Administration of Justice and Aboriginal Peoples of Manitoba. In 1995, he was appointed to the Court of Queens Bench.In 2009, Sinclair was appointed to Chair the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada into Indian Residential Schools (TRC). In 2016, he was appointed to the Senate of Canada as an Independent Senator, where he advocated for various important issues.The Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair has left an indelible mark on the architectural community and on Canada as a whole, said Jonathan Bisson, president of the RAIC Board.His courage and wisdom inspire us to continue our commitment on the path of truth and reconciliation. For many years, we have carried forward his legacy, but it is essential to remember that this journey is a collective duty, a lasting commitment to listening, respect and action. I am confident that his dedication to truth and justice will continue to guide our work for generations to come.The post In Memoriam: Justice Murray Sinclair (1951-2024) appeared first on Canadian Architect.