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More than a thousand members of the public, including dignitaries, filled the seats at Canada Life Centre Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10 to remember Murray Sinclair. Here are some of the images from the memorial service captured by staff and wire photographers.

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More than a thousand members of the public, including dignitaries, filled the seats at Canada Life Centre Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10 to remember Murray Sinclair. Here are some of the images from the memorial service captured by staff and wire photographers.

A projection lights up a window Sunday as a crowd waits at the entrance to a memorial service for the late Murray Sinclair held at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Sunday Nov. 10, 2024. (Mike Sudoma / The Canadian Press)
A projection lights up a window Sunday as a crowd waits at the entrance to a memorial service for the late Murray Sinclair held at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Sunday Nov. 10, 2024. (Mike Sudoma / The Canadian Press)
Louise Menow signs a book of condolence. (Mike Sudoma / The Canadian Press)
Louise Menow signs a book of condolence. (Mike Sudoma / The Canadian Press)
Attendees look on during the memorial service. (Mike Sudoma / The Canadian Press)
Attendees look on during the memorial service. (Mike Sudoma / The Canadian Press)
A framed portrait of Murray Sinclair sits on stage prior to the memorial service. (Mike Sudoma / The Canadian Press)
A framed portrait of Murray Sinclair sits on stage prior to the memorial service. (Mike Sudoma / The Canadian Press)
(Mike Sudoma / The Canadian Press)Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, right, greets Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prior to the memorial service. (Mike Sudoma / The Canadian Press)
(Mike Sudoma / The Canadian Press)Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, right, greets Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prior to the memorial service. (Mike Sudoma / The Canadian Press)
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks on stage during the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks on stage during the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Premier Wab Kinew, gives Niigaan Sinclair a big hug as he enters the stage to speak Sunday. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Premier Wab Kinew, gives Niigaan Sinclair a big hug as he enters the stage to speak Sunday. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Murray Sinclair‘s son Niigaan Sinclair speaks proudly of his father during the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Murray Sinclair‘s son Niigaan Sinclair speaks proudly of his father during the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Niigaan Sinclair and his daughter, Sarah Fontaine Sinclair, embrace after speaking proudly of her grandfather during the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Niigaan Sinclair and his daughter, Sarah Fontaine Sinclair, embrace after speaking proudly of her grandfather during the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Governor General Mary Simon speaks at the service Sunday. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Governor General Mary Simon speaks at the service Sunday. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse gives her remarks, along with other chiefs who came from across the country, and stood with her at the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse gives her remarks, along with other chiefs who came from across the country, and stood with her at the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks on during the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks on during the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Stephanie Scott, Executive Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, gives her remarks Sunday. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Stephanie Scott, Executive Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, gives her remarks Sunday. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
AMC Chief Betsy Kennedy speaks during the service Sunday. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
AMC Chief Betsy Kennedy speaks during the service Sunday. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
The Honourable Justice Michelle O‘Bonsawin, speaks during the service Sunday. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
The Honourable Justice Michelle O‘Bonsawin, speaks during the service Sunday. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Métis fiddler Morgan Grace performs during the memorial service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Métis fiddler Morgan Grace performs during the memorial service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Cree/Salish singer Fawn Wood performs during the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Cree/Salish singer Fawn Wood performs during the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Peguis First Nation folk and country singer William Prince performs during the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
Peguis First Nation folk and country singer William Prince performs during the service. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)

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