Winnipeg - June 29, 2015

Dr. John Young known for his record on leadership and growth The Canadian Museum for Human Rights' (CMHR) Board of Trustees today welcomed the appointment of Dr. John Young, a respected academic, leader and educator, as the Museum's new President and CEO.  "Dr. Young has published and taug …

Winnipeg - June 26, 2015

Human rights come alive at Canada's new national museum on July 1 with music and family‐friendly programming throughout the day. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights will offer musical performances, participatory activities, a scavenger hunt, as well as tours and programs designed to spark thought a …

Winnipeg - June 22, 2015

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will pre‐screen the groundbreaking new documentary film "To Russia with Love" Wednesday night (June 24, 2015) in advance of its national television debut on CBC, and host a discussion with its director and executive producer. Directed by Winnipegger Noam G …

Winnipeg - June 18, 2015

The centuries‐old Magna Carta on loan from Durham Cathedral in the United Kingdom will be part of the first exhibition mounted in a new state‐of‐the‐art gallery created to host temporary exhibits on Level One of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). "Magna Carta – Law, Liberty and Legacy" cel …

Winnipeg - June 5, 2015

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is nearing completion of a new exhibit about the work of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), including the carved Bentwood Box that was used during TRC events to receive offerings that commemorate personal journeys towards healing and recon …

Winnipeg - June 26, 2014

Outdoor public tours kick off Canada's History Week celebrations The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will offer a day of free outdoor public tours on July 1 to celebrate Canada 147th birthday and highlight the evolution of human rights and responsibilities in the history of our nation.  …

Winnipeg - June 12, 2014

National awareness campaign grows with launch of new television promos  Today marks 100 days until the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) opens its doors to the public as Canada's new national museum on September 20, 2014. As part of an ongoing national awareness campaign, new vi …

Winnipeg - June 6, 2014

Adult admission will be $15 (taxes included), youth (age 7 to 17) will be $8, and students and seniors $12. Children under 7 may visit for free. A family of six or less can enter for $42. More details are included in the Admission Prices and Hours Backgrounder and on the Admission Fee page. "We've …

Caen, France - June 3, 2014

New collaboration with International Human Rights Institute for Peace  The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) today announced its first international education agreement, with the International Human Rights Institute for Peace (2idhp), located in Caen, in northwestern France. "To trul …

Winnipeg - June 19, 2013

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) today signed an important agreement with a Guatemalan network of human rights defenders working to unearth the truth about thousands of "disappeared people" and Indigenous victims of mass atrocity. "We want to help break the long silence about gross human …

Winnipeg - June 18, 2012

Thank you. It's my pleasure to be here today to talk to you about the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Thank you, Barbara, for the introduction. My friends, on behalf of the Board and staff of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, let me extend my warmest welcome to Winnipeg. Welcome to Winnipeg! I …

Winnipeg - June 18, 2012

Mr. Stuart Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), and Ms. Barbara Hall, President of the Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA), signed a memorandum of understanding today that will see their organizations work jointly …

Winnipeg - June 25, 2010

Winnipeg, ManitobaInterested in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights? Curious about the construction currently underway at the Forks? Walk or drive by the construction site and wonder what you are looking at? Come down to the Forks this summer and participate in a perimeter tour of the construction …