Winnipeg - March 2, 2018

Visitors to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) can explore women's rights issues in Canada and the world all week long on a special themed tour developed to mark International Women's Day (March 8). Offered every day from Saturday, March 3 until Sunday, March 11, the tour explores stories a …

Winnipeg - March 13, 2017

Free admission all week for children 12 and under Young visitors will connect with Canada 150 themes of reconciliation, diversity and inclusion during spring break at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), through art projects, storytelling, music and crafts. Children aged 12 and under get fre …

Winnipeg - March 7, 2017

Visitors to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) tomorrow can journey through the evolution of women's rights in Canada on a special themed tour, being offered for International Women's Day. From Nellie McClung's "Persons Case" of 1927 to Jaime Black's haunting art installation about missi …

Winnipeg - March 21, 2016

A Deaf storyteller shares a classic children's tale. A game explores the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in pictures. A finger‐weaving activity connects participants to grandmothers caring for AIDS orphans in Africa. A pantomime performed with large masks relays messages about love and gift‐gi …

Winnipeg - March 8, 2016

– The creator of the largest Métis beaded artwork in the world will be available tomorrow for a media photo opportunity and interviews in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights' Indigenous Perspectives gallery. Jennine Krauchi created a seven‐metre tall "octopus bag" (also known as a "fire bag") cover …

Winnipeg - March 19, 2015

Accessibility goals drive innovation for entire visitor experience An innovative mobile app for visitors has been launched by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), including a self‐guided audio tour and accessibility features unparalleled by any museum in the world. Using Bluetooth iBeac …

Winnipeg - March 14, 2014

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) and the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba today announced the creation of a unique summer institute for teachers that will provide training opportunities in teaching and learning about human rights issues. The program represents the first‐ …

Winnipeg - March 13, 2014

The Tower of Hope atop the Canadian Museum for Human Rights will glow green on Sunday and Monday nights (March 16 and 17), as the CMHR joins iconic buildings all around the world in Tourism Ireland's "Global Greening" celebration. The CMHR is one of eight Canadian landmarks to take advantage of this …

Winnipeg - March 8, 2012

As part of the Museum's ongoing public engagement efforts, several of my colleagues and I met with Canadians for Genocide Education (CGE) on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012. As champions for human rights education, the Museum and the CGE share a desire for greater understanding and reflection on the less …

Ottawa - March 17, 2011

The following is a News Release distributed by Canadian Heritage on March 17, 2011. The original is available on the Internet at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Newsroom. The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, announced today the appointment of Dr. Lindy L …

Winnipeg - March 3, 2011

Bonjour. (Hello). On behalf of the board, executive and staff of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, thank you for the invitation to be with you today. I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Coast Salish peoples whose territory we are in this morning. Merci de nous accueillir. (Thank you for havi …