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September 2023
Woman, Life, Freedom: women’s rights the focus of new installation
Winnipeg - September 15, 2023
Banner opens at CMHR on anniversary of Jina Mahsa Amini’s death
New Educator in Residence to focus on 2SLGBTQI+ programs
Winnipeg - September 14, 2023
A leader in creating 2SLGBTQI+ programs for students and teachers is the new Educator in Residence at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). Walter Cassidy (he/him) will bring decades of experience highlighting queer and trans issues to this national role. An educator, historian and activis …
July 2023
Summer music series heats up patio at CMHR
Winnipeg - July 12, 2023
Friday evening performances complement free night at Museum
June 2023
Museum offers free admission on Canada Day
Winnipeg - June 27, 2023
Galleries and special programs share important stories of rights in Canada
Students plan a thriving downtown in virtual challenge
Winnipeg - June 13, 2023
Showcase of designs at CMHR today part of Level Up: Winnipeg
May 2023
Acclaimed doc on Inuk rights defender begins screening this week
Winnipeg - May 30, 2023
Human Rights Through Film series a partnership with Cinematheque
Drag story time, performance and brunch mark Pride at CMHR
Winnipeg - May 18, 2023
Events and in‐gallery activities kick off month of celebration and protest
Student human rights projects on display tomorrow at CMHR
Winnipeg - May 11, 2023
Twenty‐three projects by Manitoba students on pressing human rights issues
No more stolen sisters: honouring MMIWG2S+ in special display
Winnipeg - May 4, 2023
Items from sacred bundle of National Inquiry in Level 1 Gallery until Sunday
April 2023
Student leaders engage with ethical dilemmas in national gathering
Winnipeg - April 28, 2023
Canadian High School Ethics Bowl happens this Friday and Saturday
Strengthening communities through volunteering
Winnipeg - April 19, 2023
Dozens of organizations to showcase volunteer opportunities at fair this Friday
New CMHR teaching resource brings anti‐racism into the classroom
Winnipeg - April 17, 2023
A free, bilingual online resource to help teachers educate students about race and racism launches today.
The true costs of fast fashion
Winnipeg - April 12, 2023
Explore the impacts of the fashion industry with designers and makers this Friday
March 2023
Spring break extravaganza at CMHR this week
Winnipeg - March 28, 2023
Free admission, performances and activities for kids all week
Jingle dress shares stories of family, community and hope
Winnipeg - March 23, 2023
Event this Friday with dressmaker Amanda Grieves and Michael Redhead Champagne
What a way to make a living: film screening on workplace inequality to mark International Women’s Day
Winnipeg - March 7, 2023
Free screening of retrospective on cult classic 9 to 5 starts at noon tomorrow.
Museum welcomes community leader as VP Visitor Experience
Winnipeg - March 7, 2023
An inclusive leader with deep roots in the Franco‐Manitoban community is the new Vice‐President, Visitor Experience at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
The Mariachi Ghost bring anguish, joy, fury to CMHR this Friday
Winnipeg - March 1, 2023
Tickets to show start at just $12, free admission to galleries after 5 p.m.
February 2023
Anniversary of war in Ukraine marked through new exhibit
Winnipeg - February 23, 2023
Film opening, rally to support Ukrainian community at CMHR tomorrow
$5 admission offer headlines February events at the CMHR
Winnipeg - February 1, 2023
Free programs to celebrate Black History Month