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Welcome - Canadian Museum for Human Rights

“I’d like to see Indigenous human rights become...so taken for granted that it would be unthinkable to violate them.”

Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot, former chair, United Nations EMRIP; speaker, The right to be known

A woman with dark hair and blue eyes smiles warmly at the camera. She's wearing a purple shawl, and is positioned in front of a wooden lattice wall. Partially obscured.

Photo: Paul Joseph

Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change

Open until September 29, 2024 — Ground‐breaking and history‐making moments when music made a difference.

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Talking to Kids about the Israeli‐Palestinian Conflict

In this guide you will find resources that can help when talking with children and youth about the current and ongoing Israeli‐Palestinian conflict.

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The covers of seven books in English and in French.

Indigenous history and human rights

Discover the stories of Indigenous people and communities. Learn about Canada's history of colonialism and genocide. Reflect on how we can collectively work towards reconciliation.

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Photo: The Canadian Press, Timothy Matwey

Plan your visit

Location

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Hours

Open Today:

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Admission

Adult General Admission:

$18

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Events

Friday, September 20, 2024

Cost: Free; registration is required. Ticket includes complimentary admission to Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change.

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A bearded, dark-haired man, wearing sunglasses and a black t-shirt, is performing on stage using a computer and an electronic keyboard mixer. Partially obscured.

The Mating Moon, thankfulness and honouring our passage into the fall equinox

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Cost: Free, registration required

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Culinary Night at the Museum

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. seatings

Cost: $135 includes dinner, $170 includes dinner and signature drink at each stop

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Too old, too young

Monday, October 28, 2024

Cost: Free

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Stories

What is the Doctrine of Discovery?

By Travis Tomchuk

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Two people in braids and ribbon skirts raise fists and hold a large cloth banner reading “RESCIND THE DOCTRINE” on the steps of an enormous cathedral. Partially obscured.

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

By Karine Duhamel

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The Impact of War on Children Worldwide

By Shelly Whitman Ph. D.

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Canada’s residential schools

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Exhibitions

The Witness Blanket

September 20, 2024 to September 20, 2027

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Ododo Wa: Stories of Girls in War

October 2019 to March 2025

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A group of young women and girls in their teens stand together on the front porch of a building. Most are dressed in white blouses and blue skirts, with two girls also wearing blue sweaters. To the right, a doorway reveals a roomful of students sitting at wooden desks and writing on notepads. Partially obscured.
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Explore the Museum from home

Join Museum guides for virtual tours of our exhibits and architecture. Download our mobile app to check out the entire Museum, gallery by gallery. Discover our many special online experiences.

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A smiling woman with light skin is filmed on a cell phone. She is wearing a lanyard with the words “Be inspired” and standing in front of an exhibit element made of horizontal strips of wood, some decorated with Indigenous art. Partially obscured.

Photo: CMHR, Scott Gillam

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