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Discover the story behind Canada’s $10 bill.
Viola Desmond helped inspire Canada’s civil rights movement by refusing to give up her seat in a movie theatre. Now, she is on the $10 bill.
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Stories
The story of slavery in Canadian history
By Matthew McRae
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Plan your visit
Location
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Hours
Closed Today
Admission
Adult General Admission:
$18
Events
The Uyghur Genocide in China
April 22, 2021 at 1 p.m. (CDT)
Cost: Free
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Exhibitions

Witness Blanket: Preserving a Legacy
April 30, 2021 to January 16, 2022
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Photo: CMHR, Scott Gillam