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Historical Obituary

Membertou First Nation, NS

September 13, - August 6,

Cape Breton and the Mi'kmaq Nation, along with all of Nova Scotia, reflect on the life and legacy of Donald Marshall Jr., a man whose experiences became a catalyst for justice and Indigenous rights in Canada.

Donald Marshall Jr. passed away on August 6, , at the age of 55, leaving behind a profound impact on the Canadian legal system and the fight against systemic racism.

Born on September 13, , in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Donald Marshall Jr.

was the son of the esteemed Mi'kmaq Grand Chief, Donald Marshall Sr. Raised in a family that valued Mi'kmaq culture and the principles of fairness and justice, Donald's early years were marked by the teachings of his heritage.

However, his life took a tragic turn at the age of 17 when he was wrongfully convicted of murder—a conviction that would define much of his life.

In , Marshall was sentenced to life in