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Family‐friendly activities, thought‐provoking discussions and special tours – find them all here. Filter by type of event or see what’s happening on the day of your visit.

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The Eagle Moon’s Tapahtamisowin Humility Lesson

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

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A large bald eagle in silhouette flies past a full moon against a blue-grey winter sky, with bare tree branches visible in the lower right corner. Partially obscured.

Spring Break 2026 at the Museum

Saturday, March 28, 2026 to Saturday, April 4, 2026

Cost: Free with admission

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Two young children sit side by side at a round table, engaged in an art activity with markers and coloured pencils. Partially obscured.

Democracy in Peril: A Way Forward Against Authoritarianism

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

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Une foule de personnes emmitouflées se tient debout dans une rue de ville pendant l’hiver, tenant de multiples drapeaux ukrainiens bleus et jaunes ainsi qu’un drapeau canadien. Le rassemblement semble être une manifestation en appui à l’Ukraine. De grands édifices à bureaux et des feux de circulation sont à l’arrière-plan sous un ciel couvert. Partially obscured.

Medicine Wheels and Strong Nations

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

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Artwork featuring a large turquoise oval shape outlined in black with a red, branching form spreading across the centre. The background blends yellow and green tones with scattered organic shapes and splashes of black around the edge. Partially obscured.

Women for a Just Peace – in Palestine, Israel and at home

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Cost: $15 for workshops $20 for evening program Or $30 for workshops and evening program.

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Audience members sit in a dimly lit venue watching a presentation, their faces illuminated by stage light. In the foreground, a person with their hair in a bun and wearing a bright red scarf rests their chin on their hand, looking attentively toward the stage. Other attendees sit beside them in soft focus, creating a quiet, contemplative atmosphere as the crowd listens. Partially obscured.

Upstander Showcase

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Cost: Free admission with promo code UPSTANDER2026

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

Peacebuilding Through Truth and Reconciliation

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026

Cost: CAN $125–CAN $550.

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Exterior photo of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ glass windows and tower, taken against a prairie sky at dusk. The Winnipeg sign at the Forks is situated on the right side of the image. Multiple office towers and downtown lights are on the left-hand side of image. Partially obscured.

Past events

We explore human rights from many different angles and perspectives. Check out our past events (since March 2018).

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The Eagle Moon’s Tapahtamisowin Humility Lesson

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The group will meet in Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1 and proceed together to Level 6.

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A large bald eagle in silhouette flies past a full moon against a blue-grey winter sky, with bare tree branches visible in the lower right corner.

Spring Break 2026 at the Museum

Saturday, March 28, 2026 to Saturday, April 4, 2026

Cost: Free with admission

Location: Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1

Event details
Two young children sit side by side at a round table, engaged in an art activity with markers and coloured pencils.

Democracy in Peril: A Way Forward Against Authoritarianism

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Location: Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1, Canadian Museum for Human Rights

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Une foule de personnes emmitouflées se tient debout dans une rue de ville pendant l’hiver, tenant de multiples drapeaux ukrainiens bleus et jaunes ainsi qu’un drapeau canadien. Le rassemblement semble être une manifestation en appui à l’Ukraine. De grands édifices à bureaux et des feux de circulation sont à l’arrière-plan sous un ciel couvert.

Medicine Wheels and Strong Nations

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The group will meet in Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1 and proceed together to Level 6.

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Artwork featuring a large turquoise oval shape outlined in black with a red, branching form spreading across the centre. The background blends yellow and green tones with scattered organic shapes and splashes of black around the edge.

Women for a Just Peace – in Palestine, Israel and at home

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Cost: $15 for workshops $20 for evening program Or $30 for workshops and evening program.

Location: Manitoba Teachers’ Society Classrooms Level 1, Canadian Museum for Human Rights

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Audience members sit in a dimly lit venue watching a presentation, their faces illuminated by stage light. In the foreground, a person with their hair in a bun and wearing a bright red scarf rests their chin on their hand, looking attentively toward the stage. Other attendees sit beside them in soft focus, creating a quiet, contemplative atmosphere as the crowd listens.

Upstander Showcase

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Cost: Free admission with promo code UPSTANDER2026

Location: Museum galleries and Garden of Contemplation

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

Peacebuilding Through Truth and Reconciliation

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026

Cost: CAN $125–CAN $550.

Location: All daytime conference events will take place at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

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Exterior photo of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ glass windows and tower, taken against a prairie sky at dusk. The Winnipeg sign at the Forks is situated on the right side of the image. Multiple office towers and downtown lights are on the left-hand side of image.

Past events

We explore human rights from many different angles and perspectives. Check out our past events (since March 2018).

Explore Past Events

We’re working on upcoming events.

In the meantime, check out our past events (since March 2018).

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