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“Being vigilant against antisemitism is vital — an attack on human rights anywhere is an attack on human rights everywhere.”

Isha Khan, CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

A small lit candle sits on a smooth stone surface in the foreground, its flame glowing softly. In the background, a long alabaster-lined corridor with handrails is illuminated by warm, ambient lighting, creating a quiet, reflective atmosphere. Partially obscured. — CMHR

Antisemitism and Human Rights

Antisemitism, often described as “the oldest hatred,” has been used to justify violence, oppression and genocide against the Jewish people in Canada and around the world. Learn about antisemitism in the past to help confront antisemitism today.

Discover. Learn. Reflect.

Two people play hockey in front of a synagogue with several swastikas painted on it. Partially obscured.

Exhibitions

Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada’s LGBT Purge

January 31, 2025 to fall 2026

Exhibition details

A large group of protestors march through a city while two uniformed RCMP officers keep watch. In this black-and-white image, the protestors' signs and banners call for an end to discriminatory practices against members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Partially obscured.

Dimensions in Testimony

Fridays and Saturdays at 1:15 p.m. (English) and 2:15 p.m. (French).
Times are subject to change.

Exhibition details

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Location

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Hours

Open Today:

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Admission

Adult General Admission:

$22

Events

Cree Teachings with Knowledge Keeper Marilyn Dykstra and Traditional Helper Peyton

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Cost: Free, registration required.

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View of earth rising above the lunar horizon, showing the blue and white planet against the dark backdrop of space as seen from the moon’s surface. Partially obscured.

Be an Upstander Educator Workshop

Thursday, January 22 , 2026

Cost: Free, registration required.

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Stories

Shikata Ga Nai / It Can’t Be Helped

By Travis Tomchuk

A young Japanese Canadian couple pose in a field with trees in the background. Partially obscured.

The stain of antisemitism in Canada

By Jeremy Maron

A black-and-white photograph of a crowd of people, most of them standing, on a beach. Partially obscured.

Canada, antisemitism and the Holocaust

By Jeremy Maron

Black and white photo of three signs on a post, reading “Christians only,” “Jews not allowed” and “Danger.” Partially obscured.

The intergenerational effects of displacement

By Damhat Zagros

Watercolour painting of a group of adults and children, their faces obscured, standing in a field. All the women’s heads are covered and most people are carrying backpacks and have things in their hands. Partially obscured.

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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