Politics

Ottawa names special interlocutor to protect residential school burial sites

Appointment of lawyer Kimberly Murray a ‘positive step,’ says ITK president Natan Obed

The federal government named Mohawk lawyer Kimberly Murray its special interlocutor to work with Indigenous communities on the protection of unmarked graves and burial sites near former residential schools.

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Murray Sinclair named to Order of Canada

Former judge, senator honoured for work on national Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Murray Sinclair was named a Companion of the Order of Canada by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, at a ceremony in Ottawa on Thursday. Sinclair, a former judge and senator, was honoured for his work as chair of the national Truth and Reconciliation Commission and his life of advocacy for Indigenous people. (Photo courtesy of Master Cpl. Anis Assari, Rideau Hall)

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