Winnipeg - April 5, 2016

Joseph Ngoga returned home one evening in 1994 to find his entire family slaughtered by his own neighbours and friends. By the end of the Rwandan genocide against the Tutsis, the 16‐year‐old had lost almost all of his extended family, witnessed horrors that still give him nightmares, and survived by …

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 - February 18, 2016

Breakthrough technology enabling blind to "see" artwork also showcased A major exhibition of work by some of the world's most accomplished blind photographers opens this weekend at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). Sight Unseen: International Photography by Blind Artists explores how the …

Winnipeg - February 17, 2016

– Louis Riel defended cultural and linguistic rights of the Métis people in Manitoba. On Louis Riel Day (February 20), the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) celebrates his legacy with a full day of family‐friendly activities centred on Métis identity and history. Award‐winning poet Marilyn D …

Winnipeg - February 12, 2016

Music legend Ray St. Germain to headline performances at CMHR A lively day of music, dancing, crafts and discussion is in store for visitors to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights on Louis Riel Day (February 15). The day kicks off at 11 a.m. with a welcome from the Museum and the official fami …

Winnipeg - February 11, 2016

Portraits on ice and snow depict 100 years in struggle for women's rights From Nellie McClung to Adrienne Clarkson, a new outdoor exhibition spans 100 years in the struggle for women's rights through portraits of courageous Canadian women who have broken gender barriers. Let Them Howl: 100 …

Winnipeg - February 5, 2016

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights' (CMHR) 2014–2015 annual report has been tabled in the House of Commons. Titled The Conversation Begins, the report provides an overview of an important year when the CMHR first opened its doors to visitors as the country's new national museum. "People from acros …

Winnipeg - February 4, 2016

Somali refugee to share story of survival and hope The Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Ca'Fro (Caribbean‐African) Arts & Entertainment present a day of education and entertainment on Saturday to celebrate Black History Month. All events are free and open to the general public. Beatrice Wats …

Winnipeg - January 25, 2016

The Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) and The Manitoba Museum are working together for a special day of programming with students on the 100th anniversary of women first winning the right to vote. On January 28, 1916, Manitoba became the first province …

Winnipeg - December 14, 2015

A battered shoe. Braids of hair. A hockey trophy. A wooden door. A black‐and‐white photograph. A piece of stained glass. They are silent witnesses to the Indian residential schools era (1870–1996). Together with 800 other objects collected from 77 sites all across Canada, they have been given a v …

Winnipeg - December 8, 2015

World leader in disability rights kicks off year‐long focus on inclusion The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will be alive with activity on International Human Rights Day (December 10) – celebrated with free public admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A citizenship ceremony, fun family …

Winnipeg - November 23, 2015

Acclaimed Canadian director Atom Egoyan and award‐winning Canadian actor Arsinée Khanjian will visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) this week for a special event exploring the human rights significance of the Armenian Genocide, 100 years later. They will participate in a media …

Winnipeg - November 6, 2015

Remembrance Day programs for kids and adults; free admission for veterans Visitors to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) have only two more weeks to see Peace – The Exhibition, on display in the Museum's Level 6 "Expressions" gallery. Developed by the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, this tra …

Winnipeg - October 2, 2015

"XOXO: An Exhibit About Love and Forgiveness" opens on Sunday Make a face to light up a video screen. Hold hands to illuminate a hidden message. Crank your negative emotions through a shredder, or squish your loving thoughts into a secret token for someone special. A vividly colourful, play‐based ex …

Winnipeg - September 24, 2015

Magna Carta exhibition closes after welcoming over 11,000 visitors The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is getting ready to welcome a new hands‐on exhibit for children next month after bidding farewell to Magna Carta. "XOXO: An Exhibit About Love and Forgiveness" will open to visitors in …

Winnipeg - July 23, 2015

Canadian swimming legend Mark Tewksbury today officially presented his Olympic gold medal for a new exhibition at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) that explores the power of sport to inspire positive change. "I won Olympic gold because there were people who supported me at a time when it …

Winnipeg - July 8, 2015

Two survivors of ethnic cleansing and genocide in the former Yugoslavia will share their stories at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) on Saturday, July 11 to mark 20 years since the massacre at Srebrenica, where 8,100 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed. The Bosnia and Herzegovina …

Winnipeg - June 29, 2015

Visitors who adorn themselves in red and white, sing the national anthem or otherwise display their Canadian pride will be admitted for only $5 to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) on July 1. Canada's new national museum celebrates our country's 149th birthday with a slate of family‐f …

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 …