'He gave people hope': Northerners remember former lawyer and senator Murray Sinclair
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People in the North are remembering renowned senator and lawyer Murray Sinclair for his contributions to the territories and his work to bring the stories of residential school survivors to light.
Sinclair died at a Winnipeg hospital early Monday morning at the age of 73.
His legacy can be seen and felt across the country, including in the North where he made several visits including during his time as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Yukon Commissioner Adeline Webber attended the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings in Whitehorse in 2013. She was there to tell her story as a residential school survivor.
Sinclair met with thousands of survivors during his work as chair of the TRC.
"He could walk into a room and have the attention of everyone," Webber said. "He just had such a presence."
Webber said during the Whitehorse hearings, Sinclair
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