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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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August 2024

Gone too soon: Send your message on Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2024

Cost: Free

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

Three-petal flowers made of paper in various shades of purple are grouped together in a wall display. Names and messages are written on them.

The Flying Up Moon: When navigating change, mācī osihuw!

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Cost: Free, registration required

Location: The group will meet in Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1 and proceed together to Level 6

A duck flying up alongside a concrete block wall that bears the duck’s shadow.

Shad in Concert

Friday, August 2, 2024

Cost: Free; registration is required

Location: Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1

A blue-toned image of a black man wearing a cap and dark hoodie in front of a checkered backdrop with thick red lines.

Black History Manitoba presents Emancipation Celebration

Friday, August 2, 2024

Cost: Free; registration is required

Location: Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1

A group of six black performers standing on stage with colourful backlighting.

July 2024

July 1: Celebrating our Indigenous strength and Canadian connections

July 1, 2024

Cost: Free

Location: Stuart Clark Garden of Contemplation

Pieces of crafted Indigenous- style clothing, including an orange shirt, pair of pants and made from colourful fabric and ribbon is are laid against a piece of craft paper adorned with flowers and berries. The clothing is includes an orange shirt, a pair of pants with ribbons and a pink tunic decorated with colourful fabric, appliqués and ribbons. The tunic has with a feathered shawl on the shoulders.

June 2024

Ariane Moffatt in Concert

June 28, 2024

Cost: $30 per ticket. Ticket includes complimentary admission to Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change.

Location: Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1

A performer is sitting behind a keyboard on stage with beams of blue and white lights and a rainbow flag flying on a pole.

Our Summer Solstice during the Egg Laying Moon and Faith

Saturday, June 22, 2024

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

An intersection of words in multiple languages in white text against a slate background. Some of the most prominent English words are: hope, love, resilience, survivor, traditions and strength.

A Night at the Museum

Wednesday, June 12th, 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. seatings

Cost: $135 includes dinner, $195 includes dinner and signature drink at each stop

Location: Various locations in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Two smiling couples standing together and posing for a photo in the Museum's tower.

Inclusive cultural activities mark National Indigenous History Month

June 8, 9, 15, 16, 29 and 30, 2024

Cost: Included with admission

Location: Sifton Terrace, Level 6

Three colourful dream catchers made from painted wood lie on butterfly-festooned craft paper.

May 2024

Beyond the Rainbow Storytime

May 26, 2024 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cost: Free event; registration appreciated

Location: Stuart Clark Garden of Contemplation, Level 3

A table with a black tablecloth and colourful books relating to 2SLGBTQI+

Beyond the Rainbow Brunch 

May 26, 2024 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Cost: SOLD OUT

Location: Boreal Bistro, Level 1

A person is sitting at a table with a glass of orange juice and a plate of eggs benedict and hash browns.

Celebrating Pride:­ Kendall Gender presents KENAISSANCE

May 24, 2024, doors open at 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $20

Location: Bonnie & John Buhler Hall

A glamourous drag queen with long blonde hair and dramatic makeup is wearing a bejeweled red bikini top with long silver fringe. With their right hand to their head, a tattoo is revealed on the inner arm that reads “life is blind.”

Be an Upstander Student Showcase

May 23, 2024

Cost: Free and open to the public

Location: Buhler Hall, Level 2 (What Are Human Rights, Indigenous Perspectives, Canadian Journeys), Level 3 (Protecting Rights in Canada and Garden of Contemplation)

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

Anikis Pisim (Frog Moon): Saying Kisâkihitin

Saturday, May 18, 2024

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.

A stylized image shows a human hand gently holding a glass orb of the earth. The background is a night sky with stars and bright green northern lights.

April 2024

Niska Pisim (Goose Moon): A return to happiness

April 27, 2024

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.

A large goose spreads its wings in front of a body of water.

Sustainable fashion – Get into action!

April 14, 2024

Cost: Free

Location: Several locations in the Museum

Garments are hung over a rack to air dry. The fabrics are grey, black, white and shocking pink.

Sarah Harmer in Concert

April 5, 2024

Cost: $30

Location: Bonnie & John Buhler Hall

Black-and-white photo of Sarah Harmer playing guitar. It appears like two fuzzy images are juxtaposed one on another.

March 2024

The Mikisiw-Eagle Moon: Tapahtamisowin (humility)

March 23, 2024

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.

Two bald eagles sitting on a branch and facing each other.

Craft your own adventure this spring break!

March 23, 2024 to March 31, 2024

Cost: Free for kids 12 and under

Location: Throughout the Museum

Kids dancing in a hall filled with blue balloons.

These Four Walls: A documentary on the Manitoba Developmental Centre

March 22, 2024

Cost: The event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome. Registration is required.

Location: Buhler Hall - Level 1

A dark image of a young child’s silhouette against a window through which are seen blurred trees and a power pole. The light is a purplish tone of twilight.

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