Judge, senator, and activist. Father, grandfather, and friend. This is Murray Sinclairs storyand the story of a nationin his own words, an oral history that forgoes the trappings of the traditionally written memoir to center Indigenous ways of knowledge and storytelling. As Canada moves forward into the future of Reconciliation, one of its greatest leaders guides us to ask the most important and difficult question we can ask of ourselves: Who are we?

For decades, Senator Sinclair has fearlessly educated Canadians about thepainfultruths of our history. He was the first Indigenous judge in Manitoba, and only the secondIndigenous judge in Canadian history. He was the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and remains one of the foremost voices on Reconciliation. And now, for the first time, he shares his full storyand his full vision for our nationwith readers across Canada and beyond.

Drawing on Senator Sinclairs perspectives regarding Indigenous identity, human rights, and justice, Who We Are examines the roles of history, resistance, and resilience in the pursuit of finding a path forward, one that heals the damaged relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. In doing so, it reveals Senator Sinclairs life in a new and direct way, exploring how all of these unique experiences have shaped him as an Anishinaabe man, father, and grandfather.

Structured around the four questions that have long shaped Senator Sinclairs thinking and worldviewWhere do I come from? Where am I going? Why am I here? Who am I?Who We Are takes readers into the story of his remarkable life as never before, while challenging them to embrace an inclusive vision for our shared future.

Hardcover | 480 pages | 6.00″ x 9.00″