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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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Events 1 – 9 of 9

The Migration New Moon and Focusing on Traditional Healing

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Event details
A starlit night sky over a dark rolling hillside, with the silhouettes of bare, windswept trees and a cluster of evergreens in the foreground. Faint golden cloud bands and a glow from distant lights line the horizon, while a thin pink streak (likely a meteor) crosses the sky on the right. Partially obscured.

Education as a Human Right

July 15, 2026 – October 2026

Cost: This space is free to access.

Program details
Close-up of a spiral notebook, a pen, and colorful highlighters on a desk, with a person in a mustard sweater sitting blurred in the background. Partially obscured.

Be an Upstander with Autumn Peltier Student Event

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Event details
An Indigenous girl is wearing traditional regalia and beaded earrings and her hair is in braids. She is speaking at a podium featuring a logo of the United Nations. Partially obscured.

Democracy in Peril: Michael Ignatieff

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Event details
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights at night, its blue-lit Tower of Hope rising beside a crescent moon in a starry sky. Partially obscured.

Winter Resilience through Balance and Strength

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Event details
A dome frame of lashed wooden poles over a central pile of stones, surrounded by trees with water beyond. Partially obscured.

The Frozen New Moon and Allyship: Preparing for the Winter Solstice

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Event details
Lit candle on a round brass wall sconce, its reflector glowing gold and casting a circular shadow on a textured wall. Partially obscured.

For classrooms: Human Rights Day Tour 

Thursday, December 10, 2026

Cost: Free

Event details
Students walking on ramps that connect various levels of museum galleries. Partially obscured.

For classrooms: I Love to Read and Black History Month Tour

Tuesday, February 2, 2027

Cost: Free

Event details
An adult sitting on the floor reading a book to three children sitting in front of them. Partially obscured.

For classrooms: Be an Upstander Kickoff Event

Tuesday, February 23, 2027

Cost: Free

Event details
A group of students stand around a diorama displayed on a table in a museum gallery. Partially obscured.

Past events

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

Explore Past Events

The Migration New Moon and Focusing on Traditional Healing

Saturday, October 10, 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.

Event details
A starlit night sky over a dark rolling hillside, with the silhouettes of bare, windswept trees and a cluster of evergreens in the foreground. Faint golden cloud bands and a glow from distant lights line the horizon, while a thin pink streak (likely a meteor) crosses the sky on the right.

Education as a Human Right

July 15, 2026 – October 2026

Cost: This space is free to access.

Location: The Forks North Portage Partnership Classroom Lobby, Level 1

Program details
Close-up of a spiral notebook, a pen, and colorful highlighters on a desk, with a person in a mustard sweater sitting blurred in the background.

Be an Upstander with Autumn Peltier Student Event

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Location: Bonnie & John Buhler Hall and Museum Galleries

Event details
An Indigenous girl is wearing traditional regalia and beaded earrings and her hair is in braids. She is speaking at a podium featuring a logo of the United Nations.

Democracy in Peril: Michael Ignatieff

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

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

Event details
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights at night, its blue-lit Tower of Hope rising beside a crescent moon in a starry sky.

Winter Resilience through Balance and Strength

Saturday, November 14, 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.

Event details
A dome frame of lashed wooden poles over a central pile of stones, surrounded by trees with water beyond.

The Frozen New Moon and Allyship: Preparing for the Winter Solstice

Saturday, December 5, 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.

Event details
Lit candle on a round brass wall sconce, its reflector glowing gold and casting a circular shadow on a textured wall.

For classrooms: Human Rights Day Tour 

Thursday, December 10, 2026

Cost: Free

Location: Virtual

Event details
Students walking on ramps that connect various levels of museum galleries.

For classrooms: I Love to Read and Black History Month Tour

Tuesday, February 2, 2027

Cost: Free

Location: Virtual

Event details
An adult sitting on the floor reading a book to three children sitting in front of them.

For classrooms: Be an Upstander Kickoff Event

Tuesday, February 23, 2027

Cost: Free

Location: Virtual

Event details
A group of students stand around a diorama displayed on a table in a museum gallery.

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).

Explore Past Events

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