Winnipeg - February 24, 2015

Students visiting Museum learn their actions countStudents are learning they can make a difference through their actions, as more than 30 classes a week visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 are exploring human rights concepts through CMHR school p …

Winnipeg - February 12, 2015

Torch light walk, Flag Day events, Franco‐Manitoban performances Winnipeg –The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will open for Louis Riel Day this Monday and feature family‐friendly activities throughout the weekend — starting Friday evening with an event to kick off the Festival du Voyageur's …

Winnipeg - January 29, 2015

Canadians knew about the Holodomor famine‐genocide as it was occurring in Ukraine in the early 1930s because of extensive media reporting at the time, according to new research by an expert who will speak at a free public event at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) next week. The resea …

Winnipeg - December 17, 2014

Originals include Treaty One and 1982 Act that enshrined Charter of Rights Rarely loaned documents from some of the most pivotal moments in Canada's human rights history are on display for a limited time at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), the result of ongoing collaboration with Library …

Winnipeg - December 10, 2014

In a unique partnership with Elders, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) today announced a new cultural experience exploring rights and responsibilities from a First Nations perspective.  Developed with a group of seven Elders representing Anishinaabe, Cree and Dakota nations, Mikinak‐K …

Winnipeg - December 10, 2014

Visitation since September has surpassed initial projections, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) reported today at its annual public meeting, the first to be held inside the Museum. The Museum welcomed 58,360 visitors in October and November through ticketed admission, booked events and cus …

Winnipeg - November 13, 2014

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will be holding its Annual Public Meeting on December 10, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. CST. The CMHR will provide an update on key accomplishments from the past year and will look ahead to the Museum's first year of regular operations.  Date: Wednesday, De …

Winnipeg - November 10, 2014

Tickets, memberships now available online The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will be closed until 1 p.m. tomorrow in honour of Remembrance Day. In addition, no guided tours will be offered on November 11. Media requests for gallery access will be accommodated starting November 12. Regu …

Winnipeg - November 3, 2014

"Gail's knowledge of the CMHR combined with her extensive senior management experience will be of great value to the CMHR as we transition to regular operations," said Eric Hughes, Chair of the Board of Trustees. "Gail's experience and leadership abilities are just two of the attributes that have ma …

Winnipeg - October 27, 2014

Exhibits explore human rights legacy of ship turned away from Canada The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is working with the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada to give national prominence to the tragic story of the Komagata Maru. In 1914, the ship arrived in Vancouver harbour carrying 376 passen …

Winnipeg - October 15, 2014

Board of trustees initiates process of recruiting successor Eric Hughes, Chair of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) Board of Trustees, today recognized Stuart Murray, the Museum's inaugural President and CEO, for his many achievements over the past five years. Murray's term began November …

Winnipeg - October 7, 2014

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) and The Asper Foundation (TAF) signed a memorandum of understanding today that will see Canadian students travel to Winnipeg including a visit to the CMHR as part of TAF's Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program. Signed on the anniversary of Dr. Israel …

Winnipeg - October 6, 2014

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights' (CMHR) 2013–2014 Annual Report was tabled in the House of Commons. Titled Open, the 2013–2014 Annual Report celebrates the accomplishments made over the course of the past year, bringing the Museum closer to completion.  Open highlights major achievements f …

Winnipeg - September 19, 2014

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, today officially opened the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the world's only museum solely devoted to the exploration and celebration of human rights. In nationally televised remarks from today's opening ceremony in Wi …

Winnipeg - September 18, 2014

Renowned Québec singer and actor Ginette Reno will perform the national anthem at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights' official opening ceremonies on Friday, Museum officials announced today. "Ginette Reno is a universally beloved musical icon who has delighted audiences for more than 50 years …

Winnipeg - September 11, 2014

YouTube sensation Maria Aragon and platinum‐selling audience favourites The Tenors will perform live during the Canadian Museum for Human Rights' official opening ceremonies on Friday, September 19, the Museum announced today. "Maria Aragon and The Tenors are globally conscious, socially aware Canad …

Winnipeg - September 4, 2014

More than 350 people have signed on to help create inspiring encounters with human rights. A call for volunteers several months ago by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) was met with an overwhelming response. "I commend the community support and the commitment of the many great volunteers t …

Winnipeg - August 28, 2014

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) today announced a diverse program for its weekend‐long opening celebrations on September 20 and 21, featuring everything from skateboarding to opera to Aboriginal dance. RightsFest – a two‐day celebration offering human rights‐themed music, dance, art and …

Winnipeg - August 20, 2014

. Winnipeg, Man. – Canada Post has issued a new stamp to mark the opening of Canada's new national museum, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), which will welcome its first visitors exactly one month from today. The new stamp, featuring the tower and curving glass façade of the building, goe …

Winnipeg - August 14, 2014

Two new video spots aimed at building national awareness of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will begin airing across Canada this week, building on two earlier messages already screened more than 8,300 times on national and regional television since early June. The new 30‐second prom …