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December 2012
CMHR president responds to publicity about content decisions
Winnipeg - December 4, 2012
- Stuart Murray, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), today released the following statement in response to recent publicity centred on Museum content decisions. "The Canadian Museum for Human Rights deals with challenging subject matter. Its content …
November 2012
Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ 2012–13 Corporate Plan Summary tabled in Parliament
Winnipeg - November 29, 2012
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights' (CMHR) annual summary corporate plan has been tabled in the House of Commons and is now available in English and French on the museum's website. As per federal legislation, each of Canada's national museums annually prepares and submits to government a five‐yea …
Canadian Heritage News Release — Appointment to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Board of Trustees
Gatineau - November 28, 2012
The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced the appointment of Eric Hughes as Chairperson of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Board of Trustees for a three‐year term. "I am confident that Mr. Hughes' experience in financial and operational le …
CMHR shines light on “Stalin’s secret files” from Ukrainian genocide
Winnipeg - November 15, 2012
- The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is bringing to light new research into Stalin's secret‐police files on the 1932–33 genocide in Ukraine, until recently shrouded in secrecy and denial. The CMHR has organized a visit to Canada by world‐renowned Ukrainian researchers, including historian S …
July 2012
Speech delivered by President and CEO Stuart Murray to l’Union nationale métisse Saint‐Joseph du Manitoba, July 13, 2012
Winnipeg - July 13, 2012
Je vous remercie de m'avoir invité à cette célébration. C'est un grand plaisir pour moi d'être ici avec vous. J'aimerais vous exprimer ma plus sincère gratitude pour votre intérêt dans le Musée canadien pour les droits de la personne. Merci Monsieur Savoie. Thank you for the Blessing Monseigneur LeG …
Canadian Museum for Human Rights establishes formal partnership with the Memorial in Commemoration of Famines’ Victims in Ukraine
Kyiv - July 4, 2012
Mr. Stuart Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), and Victor Didenko, Chief Executive Officer of the Memorial in Commemoration of Famines' Victims in Ukraine signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday that will see their organizations collab …
Speech delivered by President and CEO Stuart Murray at the Memorial in Commemoration of Famines’ Victims in Ukraine, July 3, 2012, Kyiv, Ukraine
Winnipeg - July 3, 2012
Thank you for the kind introduction. Thank you, all, for having us here in this magnificent city and making us feel so genuinely welcome in your beautiful country. This is a great day for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. It is a great day for Ukraine and it is a great day for Canada. Today we e …
June 2012
Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies sign Memorandum of Understanding
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 …
Speech delivered by President and CEO Stuart Murray on June 18, 2012 to CASHRA National Conference
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 …
March 2012
Message from President and CEO Stuart Murray re: meeting with Canadians for Genocide Education
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 …
December 2011
Message from CMHR President and CEO Stuart Murray and Interim Chair of the Board Eric Hughes
Winnipeg - December 22, 2011
Dear friends and supporters, We believe in this project because we believe in a very simple notion: that injustice, inequality, and inequity can be solved by action. The CMHR will stand as a testament to action and the results that come from our shared belief in humanity. Together, we've undertaken …
Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Kingdom of the Netherlands sign memorandum of understanding
Ottawa - December 9, 2011
Mr. Stuart Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), and His Excellency Wim Geerts, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Canada (Netherlands Embassy), signed a memorandum of understanding today that will facilitate collaboration for the …
Canadian Museum for Human Rights to hold first Annual Public Meeting on December 6, 2011
Winnipeg - December 6, 2011
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will be holding its first Annual Public Meeting on December 6, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST in the auditorum at the Manitoba Museum, located at 190 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba. CMHR Board of Trustees Chairman Arni Thorsteinson and CM …
November 2011
Canadian Museum for Human Rights builds on relationship with Chinese Canadians
Winnipeg - November 26, 2011
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) and representatives of the Chinese Canadian community from across Canada met today at the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre (WCCC) to discuss Chinese Canadian content and programming opportunities within the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. T …
Canadian Museum for Human Rights to Live Stream Annual Public Meeting
Winnipeg - November 8, 2011
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will be live streaming its first Annual Public Meeting on December 6, 2011, providing Canadians from across the country the opportunity to participate in the event. Beginning at 3:00 p.m. CST from the Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the live st …
September 2011
Speech delivered by President and CEO Stuart Murray to PCL Constructors Inc., September 19, 2011
Winnipeg - September 19, 2011
Edmonton, Alberta Thank you for the invitation to join you today. It's a pleasure to be here. I want to begin by extending my genuine thanks for your interest in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. PCL has long been a supporter of this project – beyond forging a partnership with the Museum to …
Speech delivered by President and CEO Stuart Murray to University of Manitoba “Thinking about Ideas Museums” speaker series, September 9, 2011
Winnipeg - September 9, 2011
Winnipeg, Manitoba Hello. Bonjour. Thank you for inviting me to join you today. This lecture series this open, public, critical dialogue around this messy web of issues that sits beneath the banner of human rights in my view speaks fully both to the mandate and the responsibility that we have at the …
May 2011
Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the University of Manitoba sign Memorandum of Understanding
Winnipeg - May 30, 2011
Winnipeg, Manitoba May 30, 2011 – Mr. Stuart Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), and Dr. David T. Barnard, President and Vice‐Chancellor of the University of Manitoba (U of M), signed a memorandum of understanding today that will facilitate …
Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the University of Winnipeg sign Memorandum of Understanding
Winnipeg - May 6, 2011
Winnipeg, Manitoba May 6, 2011 – Mr. Stuart Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), and Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, President and Vice‐Chancellor of The University of Winnipeg (UWinnipeg), signed a memorandum of understanding today that will see their o …
March 2011
Canadian Heritage News Release — Appointment to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Board of Trustees
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 …