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Newsroom

Welcome to our newsroom, an online resource for media.

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Photo: CMHR, Aaron Cohen

Our Communications team understands that you often need interviews, information and visuals as quickly as possible to meet your deadlines. We’re happy to help!

We can also help you arrange a photo shoot or gather some footage. Please let us know ahead of time if you plan to visit. All video and photo shoots must be accompanied at all times by a member of our Communications team.

For more information, please contact or call 204–299‑0303.

Recent news

Ariane Moffatt headlines Francophone concert at CMHR

Winnipeg - June 26, 2024

Intimate and powerful French‐language concert amplifies music from blockbuster exhibition Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change

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Students to showcase human rights projects at CMHR

Winnipeg - May 22, 2024

Special free admission offer available to Be an Upstander Showcase attendees

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In a museum gallery, students exhibit projects on easels. Two students speak with adults about their work.

Canada’s Drag Race finalist kicks off Pride festivities at CMHR

Winnipeg - May 16, 2024

Drag shows, tours, Pride pop‐up shop, brunch and storytime celebrate a rainbow of rights

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Photo gallery

If you can’t find what you are looking for here, please contact amanda.gaudes@humanrights.ca (media only) as additional images may be available.

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Photo: CMHR, Aaron Cohen

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About us

About the architecture

Human rights symbolism is embedded in every element of this iconic building. We walk you through it.

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Our history

Built in Winnipeg….for good reason! Find out why.

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Upcoming events

There’s always something amazing happening here. See what’s coming up next.

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Exhibitions

A sampling of current and upcoming special exhibitions can be found here.

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We welcome families

Visitors of all ages are invited to explore! Browse these ideas for an inspiring family experience.

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Awards

This world‐class museum has won dozens of awards and accolades. We're proud of this list.

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