Past Events: Past Events
We explore human rights from many different angles and perspectives. Check out our past events (since March 2018).
Past Events listing
November 2023
Iranian woman’s resistance captured in Seven Winters in Tehran
November 24 to 30, 2023
Cost: CMHR Members: Free, General Tickets: $10
Location: Cinematheque 100 Arthur St., Suite 304, Winnipeg
![A smiling young woman in a headscarf stands in a crowd. The image has a date-stamp: 25-10-2006.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.69%2C0.54%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.14%2C0.1%2C0.88%2C0.99%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-11/Seven-Winters-in-Tehran-photo1.jpg?itok=Jnl20XkT)
Friends Gala 2023: Raising our voices
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Cost: $500 per person
Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Bonnie & John Buhler Hall
![In a large hall, hundreds of diners sit at round tables while a woman speaks at a podium.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.53%2C0.38%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.23%2C0.12%2C0.81%2C0.73%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-10/FCMHR-2022-Gala-047.jpg?itok=7Iywy1OT)
Human‐made at the Museum
Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12, 2023
Cost: See below
Location: Throughout open areas in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
![A group of people gathering and chatting in a large hall. One person is shopping at a kiosk.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.32%2C0.39%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0%2C0.17%2C0.88%2C0.68%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-10/Lucky%20Girl%20pop%20up%20event%20at%20CMHR%20-%20Aug%202023.jpg?itok=dhyMPpw8)
![A female musician dressed in a red, sleeveless dress is playing a gold saxophone.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.5%2C0.5%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0%2C0.28%2C1%2C0.77%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-12/AdobeStock_434793239_Claudio-Divizia.jpg?itok=yq5j8_bW)
In conversation with Indigenous veteran Devin Beaudry
Friday, November 10, 2023
Cost: Free
Location: Canadian Journeys gallery, Level 2, Canadian Museum for Human Rights
![A close-up of a fiery red poppy in a field of poppies. The picture has been stylized so that only the red flowers are in vivid colour and the surrounding field is in black and white.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.5%2C0.5%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.25%2C0.19%2C0.71%2C0.73%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-10/poppies-indigenous-vets.jpg?itok=jinIYZWb)
Remembering Indigenous veterans
Friday, November 3, 2023
Cost:
Location: Manitoba Teachers’ Society Classrooms, Level 1, Canadian Museum for Human Rights
![The National Aboriginal Veterans monument, an outdoor statue featuring three Indigenous veterans, a bear, a wolf and an eagle taking flight on top.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.48%2C0.39%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.31%2C0.15%2C0.64%2C0.69%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-10/national-aboriginal-veterans-monument.jpg?itok=HxV00akR)
October 2023
Brunch at Drag-ula’s Den
Sunday, October 29, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $36 per person.
Location: Boreal Bistro, Level 1, Canadian Museum for Human Rights
![A vampire dressed in a velvety red dress peeks through a red wooden box with her long, black nails.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.5%2C0.5%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.13%2C0.1%2C0.62%2C0.73%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-10/dragul-den-vampire.jpeg?itok=nAFJ-Fih)
Migration Moon: Share a pipe ceremony and potluck
October 21, 2023
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 number of snow geese along with a few Ross’s geese fly across a grey sky.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.5%2C0.5%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-08/51882004861_a471db3a0e_o.jpg?itok=dNNsKloe)
September 2023
Take part in “reconcili‐action” at the CMHR
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Cost: Free
Location: Garden of Contemplation, Level 3
![An image of an orange shirt with the text Every Child Matters is projected on an exterior wall of the Museum.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.31%2C0.33%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0%2C0.16%2C1%2C0.44%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-09/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(8).jpg?itok=Ju8WtSCs)
![Many people stand between two intricately patterned joined mirrors that reflect green lights and a throng of onlookers.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.68%2C0.75%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-09/Hero%20image%20Nuit_Blanche_Toronto_2022-Sam%20Javanrouh.jpg?itok=UUszX-k7)
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
![The cut cross-section of an old tree reveals its many, many rings and splits in the wood that developed over time.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.78%2C0.47%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.25%2C0.1%2C1%2C0.95%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-07/tree-trunk-steadman-info.jpg?itok=CEKnCQVR)
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
![A drawing of a wooden shelter is covered in strips that comprise human faces.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.51%2C0.33%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.15%2C0.11%2C0.82%2C0.89%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-09/collage-police-young-men-someone-lives-here.jpg?itok=eLKILVhB)
Woman, Life, Freedom
September 16, 2023 to March 31, 2024
Cost: This space is free to access
Location: The Forks North Portage Partnership Classroom Lobby
![A white banner hangs on a wall, bearing the words "Woman, Life, Freedom" in black. Small coloured squares with text are attached to the banner around the text.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.23%2C0.48%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.01%2C0.31%2C1%2C0.68%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-09/woman-life-freedom-banner.jpg?itok=8HZ6MRQX)
World Wellness Day at the Museum
September 15 and 16, 2023
Cost:
Location: Throughout the Museum
![A ballet slipper lies in a tall prairie grass field near a large glass building.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.65%2C0.52%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0%2C0.34%2C1%2C0.71%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-09/36506623605_1d5c8be4a2_k%20(2).jpg?itok=WqHGXY8v)
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
![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.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.52%2C0.27%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.13%2C0.03%2C0.88%2C0.88%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-08/bones-of-crows-still-1.jpg?itok=h6rAiKuD)
Celebrate Emancipation Day at the Museum
Friday, August 4, 2023
Cost: Free ticket recommended
Location: Buhler Hall, Level 1, Canadian Museum for Human Rights
![A crowded hall of people.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.45%2C0.23%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.05%2C0%2C0.99%2C1%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-07/group-of-people-gathering-in-museum.jpg?itok=3-p2ZcOE)
July 2023
Cree Métis beading with Knowledge Keeper Marilyn Dykstra
Sunday, July 30
Cost: Included with admission
Location: Level 5 – PCL terrace
![A pair of light purple felt earrings with dark purple sewn borders. In the middle of the earrings are beaded flowers.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.45%2C0.68%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.16%2C0.1%2C0.92%2C0.9%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-07/beaded-purple-earrings-threaded.jpg?itok=jw0h97c5)
Learning to fly right
July 29, 2023
Cost: Free, registration required
Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1
![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.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.82%2C0.39%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.39%2C0.02%2C1%2C1%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-07/canada-geese-flying-formation.jpg?itok=PFoutI6Z)
Cree earring beading with Knowledge Keeper Marilyn Dykstra
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Cost: Included with admission
Location: Level 5 – PCL terrace
![Brightly coloured beads in various shapes and sizes hang from hooks on a white pegboard.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.5%2C0.5%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.08%2C0.1%2C0.91%2C0.9%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-06/rows-of-hanging-beads-store.jpeg?itok=R9QXMwX3)
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
![A patch of bright yellow dandelions with green leaves, photographed from above.](/sites/prod/files/styles/crop%5Bwidth%5D%3D256%26crop%5Bheight%5D%3D171%26crop%5Bfp%5D%3D0.5%2C0.36%26crop%5Bfp_area%5D%3D0.17%2C0.24%2C0.7%2C0.77%26convert%5Bextension%5D%3Djpeg/public/2023-06/dandelions.jpg?itok=sM4cATPO)