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November 2024
Mixed reviews: Canadians share hopes and concerns for human rights in new report
Ottawa - November 18, 2024
2024 Foresights for Human Rights report highlights need for more education, more action
What do Canadians think about human rights?
Winnipeg - November 17, 2024
On Monday, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will release a new report that highlights findings from original research on Canadians’ perceptions and experiences of human rights.The report – Foresights for Human Rights 2024 – will provide valuable insight into how Canadians feel about human …
One Land, Two Hearts unites Indigenous and Newcomer Voices
Winnipeg - November 15, 2024
Multimedia collaboration uses storytelling to find shared narratives
Radiating hope: youth take action for a nuclear weapons‐free world
Winnipeg - November 6, 2024
Fourth annual Youth Nuclear Peace Summit culminates in public event on Friday
Celebrating 10 years at Gala 2024: Raising Our Voices
Winnipeg - November 5, 2024
Friends of the CMHR gala features George Stroumboulopoulos with young human rights upstanders
Free admission for veterans and their families November 5–10
Winnipeg - November 4, 2024
Veterans and active service members can visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) this week with up to four family members free of charge.This special admission offer is available Tuesday, November 5 until Sunday, November 10. On Remembrance Day, November 11, the Museum will be closed.During …
November 2023
Unloved: Film remembers Huronia’s forgotten children
Winnipeg - November 29, 2023
Screening and panel discussion on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Innocents behind bars in Canada and America
Winnipeg - November 23, 2023
A public panel discussion on systemic racism and wrongful convictions
Housing is a human right: New actions to solve Canada’s ongoing crisis
Winnipeg - November 22, 2023
Advocates to share new approaches at annual Simces and Rabkin Dialogue
Free admission to CMHR shifting from Friday nights to Sundays
Winnipeg - November 21, 2023
Change gives more families a chance to visit and explore.
Iconic Canadian musicians celebrated at Gala 2023: Raising Our Voices
Winnipeg - November 14, 2023
Friends of the CMHR gala features Susan Aglukark and Alanis Morissette
November 2022
Disrupting discrimination, building culture of inclusion in sport
Winnipeg - November 10, 2022
NHL’s Kim Davis to deliver keynote, host youth event for Gala 2022: Raising Our Voices
Free admission for veterans and their families November 8 – 13
Winnipeg - November 8, 2022
Red poppy projection, Sgt. Tommy Prince stamp display mark Remembrance Day
November 2021
New HR leader to propel workplace transformation at CMHR
Winnipeg - November 24, 2021
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is welcoming a new senior leader who will help transform its workplace into a stronger, more equitable organization, CEO Isha Khan announced today. Kimberley Levasseur Puhach brings extensive experience in strategic management, organizational development …
Facebook, Big Tech and the spread of online hate
Winnipeg - November 9, 2021
A conversation about rights and democracy in the digital age
Red tower for Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
Winnipeg - November 8, 2021
Free admission for veterans and military this week
November 2020
Can machines become evil?
Winnipeg - November 16, 2020
Renowned AI expert to speak at CMHR online event, urging action to keep technology “human”
Museum charts its path forward
Winnipeg - November 5, 2020
Isha Khan, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), today released a framework plan to create a safe, respectful and healthy workplace. The document has been posted on the CMHR website. “Creating lasting change requires a deep commitment to challenging our systems and the …
November 2019
National book launch: Artist shares epic journey to “pick up the pieces” for the Witness Blanket
Winnipeg - November 18, 2019
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will host the national launch of a book that explores the epic quest to gather items from over 130 sites of Indian residential schools for the Witness Blanket, a monumental art installation by master carver Carey Newman (Ha‐Yalth‐Kin‐Geme). In conversat …
New exhibit explores fight for rights on the job
Winnipeg - November 15, 2019
A miner’s helmet, a nurse’s uniform, and a railway conductor’s cap are being used to help tell the story of three important labour‐rights struggles that led to positive changes for Canadian workers. Created in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike, a n …
