Winnipeg - January 26, 2018

– As the 70th anniversary year of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights begins, voices of Indigenous youth across Canada have been shared through a new website, where they reflect on human rights and reconciliation Video and artwork from the "Spirit Panel" project – which created visual and inte …

Winnipeg - January 16, 2018

A picture of young girls claiming their culture through pow wow dancing has won the People's Choice Award in a national exhibition of crowd‐sourced photographs at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). "One of my favorite things about photography is the ability to tell a story without uttering …

Winnipeg - January 11, 2018

New lecture series begins with journalist Michael Petrou Award‐winning journalist, author and historian Michael Petrou kicks off a new President's Lecture Series at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) next week, exploring how a sophisticated ISIS propaganda campaign ensured support for geno …

Gatineau - December 20, 2017

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced the appointment of five new chairs and two new vice‐chairs to the boards of directors of several national museums. Canadian Museum of History - James D. Fleck (Chair), two‐year mandate effective immediately Mr. Fleck has pur …

Winnipeg - December 19, 2017

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has been certified by the Canada Green Building Council as a LEED® Silver building, meeting some of the highest environmental performance standards in the world. Green roofs, rainwater harvesting, natural lighting and a high‐efficiency heating system …

Winnipeg - December 7, 2017

Free admission, Inuit drumming, curator talk on December 10 A new exhibition at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights brings human rights stories to life using interactive technology from different eras in Canadian history. Rights of Passage: Canada at 150 invites visitors to peer through the lens o …

Winnipeg - December 4, 2017

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is proud to announce that its vice‐president of Public Affairs and Programs, Angela Cassie, will be honoured tonight at the National Black Canadians Summit in Toronto for her work with the Museum in advancing human rights education. Cassie will be honoured …

Winnipeg - November 29, 2017

A new visitor experience developed by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has been chosen for a national collection that showcases the best of Canada to the world. Destination Canada's "Canadian Signature Experiences" includes destinations, sights, activities and tours that are actively …

Winnipeg - November 22, 2017

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has added stories about North Korea to an exhibit that shows the importance of breaking silence on gross human rights abuses. On Thursday, November 23, the president of the Council for Human Rights in North Korea (Canada) and a human rights advocate from S …

Winnipeg - November 10, 2017

– The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is hosting an evening of conversation about distinct aspects of racism in Canada, inspired by Graham Reynolds' award‐winning book, Viola Desmond's Canada: A History of Blacks and Racial Segregation in the Promised Land. The author will be joined by Viola …

Winnipeg - November 8, 2017

A glowing, poppy‐red tower will shine atop the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in honour of Remembrance Day this weekend, from dusk on November 10 until the morning of November 12. There are only two occasions during the year when the Israel Asper Tower of Hope changes colour. It also turns …

Winnipeg - November 7, 2017

A new exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) explores the global refugee crisis through the eyes of two teenage boys – a 13‐year‐old Syrian who survived a perilous voyage across the Mediterranean and a 15‐year‐old boy in Spain who felt compelled to respond. Seeking Refuge is centred …

Winnipeg - September 29, 2017

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) proudly welcomes today's official naming of Winnipeg as a Fair Trade City. A member of the Fair Trade Winnipeg steering committee since its formation, the CMHR has been working to encourage fair‐trade principles that support human rights. The CMHR Bou …

Winnipeg - September 29, 2017

An Australian software magnate who used his business acumen to measure the economic value of global peace will deliver the 2017 Sol Kanee Lecture on Peace and Justice next week at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). This free annual lecture is organized by the Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Pea …

Winnipeg - September 13, 2017

Three Canadian doctors who have risked their lives to help people in conflict zones around the world are featured in a new exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). Canadian Doctors in the Field tells the stories of Dr. Norman Bethune, Dr. Lucille Teasdale Corti and Dr. Samantha Nutt, …

Winnipeg - September 6, 2017

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) today announced its new Educator‐in‐Residence program, designed to foster and support the development of human rights educational programs for youth learners, both onsite and online. The program is also intended to create ongoing educational linkages betwe …

Winnipeg - July 26, 2017

Extended hours, family programs inspire empowerment through sports The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will welcome the Canada Summer Games to Winnipeg with a celebration of Indigenous music and culture. On Saturday afternoon, the Canadian Journeys gallery will be transformed into a venue fo …

Winnipeg - July 24, 2017

Free admission for Canada 150 Signature event from Prince Edward Island Take hip hop, spoken word and folk music. Blend in contemporary and Indigenous dance, mix it with diverse young performers from across the country. The result is "The Dream Catchers," a new musical full of original Canadian work …

Winnipeg - June 28, 2017

Canada Day full of family activities, special exhibits, Canadian food The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is glowing red from its roots to its tower all this week, as Canada gears up to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. The CMHR is one of over 80 iconic buildings and location …

Winnipeg - June 23, 2017

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has been chosen as one of the top two attractions in Canada by voters in the USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards. Online voters were asked to select their favourite Canadian attraction from a list of 20 nominated by a panel of six prominent Ca …