From an act of defiance to a $10 bill
The Story of Viola Desmond
Spirit Panel project shares visions of rights and reconciliation
Voices of Indigenous youth
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However strong the dictatorship, when the people are prepared to stand up for their freedom, all that strength becomes powerless.
- Vladimir Kara-Murza
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Fighting for freedom in Russia
A man wearing a blue vest with flower beadwork, seated with his hands resting on a table.
Oct 17, 2018
Indigenous Perspectives on Reconciliation
A large number of people in a gallery with a wall of colourful panels and photos showing a timeline of events.
Oct 20, 2018
Teacher Appreciation Days
Oct 24, 2018
Africville, After the Apology

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A black and white photograph of Nelson Mandela standing in front of a podium. He is smiling and waving.
Mandela: Struggle for Freedom
A mother with two children crossing the US-Canada border.
Seeking Safety
A row of museum display cases with various artifacts inside.
Inspiring Change
Truth and Reconciliation
Israel Asper
Project Origins

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the realization of a dream of the late Israel Asper, OC, OM, QC, LLD, a philanthropist and founder of CanWest...

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Awards and Honours

Best Non-Profit Social Media Marketing Campaign, 2017 Hashtag Awards
Presented to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights by...

Young girl being held by mother.
A trailblazing Canadian surgeon puts her life on the line

Dominique Corti, as a child, with her mother Lucille Teasdale Corti.
Photo: courtesy of Dominique Corti, M.D., Teasdale-Corti Foundation

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Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0L5
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