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

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September 2023

Nuit Blanche 2023

September 23, 2023

Cost: Free

Location: At the Museum

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Many people stand between two intricately patterned joined mirrors that reflect green lights and a throng of onlookers.

The Mating Moon – How do we stay thankful in the era of swiping?

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Cost: Free, registration required

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

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The cut cross-section of an old tree reveals its many, many rings and splits in the wood that developed over time.

Human Rights Through Film: Someone Lives Here and discussion with the filmmakers

September 22 to 27, 2023

Cost: CMHR Members: Free, General Tickets: $10 Cinematheque is offering a pay-what-you-can option for this film.

Location: Dave Barber Cinematheque, 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg

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A drawing of a wooden shelter is covered in strips that comprise human faces.

World Wellness Day at the Museum

September 15 and 16, 2023

Cost:

Location: Throughout the Museum

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A ballet slipper lies in a tall prairie grass field near a large glass building.

August 2023

Human Rights Through Film: Bones of Crows

August 25 to 31, 2023

Cost: CMHR Members: Free, General Tickets: $10

Location: Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St., Suite 304, Winnipeg

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An Indigenous woman stands in a field of prairie grasses. There is a blue sky with grey clouds behind her as the sun shines on her.

Celebrate Emancipation Day at the Museum

Friday, August 4, 2023

Cost: Free ticket recommended

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

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A crowded hall of people.

July 2023

Cree Métis beading with Knowledge Keeper Marilyn Dykstra

Sunday, July 30

Cost: Included with admission

Location: Level 5 – PCL terrace

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A pair of light purple felt earrings with dark purple sewn borders. In the middle of the earrings are beaded flowers.

Learning to fly right

July 29, 2023

Cost: Free, registration required

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

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Fifteen geese fly in formation across a blue sky with mauve-coloured clouds. Beneath the flock, a rising hill is covered with spruce trees and a few white houses.

Cree earring beading with Knowledge Keeper Marilyn Dykstra

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Cost: Included with admission

Location: Level 5 – PCL terrace

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Brightly coloured beads in various shapes and sizes hang from hooks on a white pegboard.

Peyakôskan: One family, one bond, one nation

Saturday, July 8, 2023

Cost: Free, registration required.

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

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A patch of bright yellow dandelions with green leaves, photographed from above.

Summertime tunes on the patio

Fridays in July and August

Cost: Free, reservations available. To reserve, call Boréal Bistro: 204-289-2187.

Location: Patio on Level 1

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A performance microphone in the foreground reflects red and gold lights. Blurred in the background are patio lights.

Project of Heart: Engaging with Empathy

Saturday, July 1 to Sunday, July 2, 2023

Cost: Free with admission

Location: Level 5 – PCL terrace

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Small decorated wood tiles sit on a black backdrop. Some display images of families, others show messages like "Every child matters," "Be kind" and "Human is Human."

June 2023

Human Rights Through Film: Tori and Lokita

June 30 to July 6, 2023

Cost: CMHR Members: Free, General Tickets: $10

Location: Cinematheque 100 Arthur St., Suite 304, Winnipeg

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Lokita, a 16-year-old migrant from Cameroon, has her arm around Tori, an 11-year-old from Benin. She is looking away, her expression tense and worried, while he looks intensely at her.

Cree beading with Knowledge Keeper Marilyn Dykstra

Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, 2023

Cost: Included with admission

Location: Level 5 – PCL terrace

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Two outline beading flowers with two tobacco ties on a dream catcher.

Guilt and decolonization: navigating emotions in the pursuit of action

June 15, 16, 17 and 18, 2023

Cost: Free

Location: Meet in Buhler Hall, sessions will occur in galleries

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A visitor looks at a gallery niche on residential schools at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Two small desks sit in the middle of the niche. A large image of Indigenous students sitting at desks at a residential school is on the back wall of the niche, with images and artifacts on the side walls.

Prioritizing Indigenous Values in Wildlife Conservation

Monday, June 12, 2023

Cost: Free, email to register beepeg2023@gmail.com

Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights

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Smiling female wearing a fur-lined parka posing in front of a mountainous terrain.

How do we grow our hope and faith?

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Cost: Free, registration required

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

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The night sky is lit up green, yellow and blue with Northern lights. There are large, tall trees on the right-hand side of the image and a lake to the left.

May 2023

Human Rights Through Film: Twice Colonized

May 31 to June 8, 2023

Cost: CMHR Members: Free, General Tickets: $8

Location: Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St., Suite 304, Winnipeg

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Aaju Peter covers her eyes and cheeks with her bare hands. Tattoos are visible on her forehead, chin, fingers and wrists. Her hands and the visible parts of her face are illuminated and are framed by her dark curly hair and angular shoulders.

Celebrate Pride Brunch

Sunday, May 28, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $30

Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Boreal Café, Level 1

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A stack of waffles topped with blueberries, maple syrup and powdered sugar.

Lady Muse and The Inspirations

Friday, May 26, 2023 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Cost: Free, registration required

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

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Drag queen with shoulder-length blonde hair wearing silver jewelry and a purple dress poses in front of a silver background.