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November 2011
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 …
Speech delivered by President and CEO Stuart Murray to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission National Research Centre Forum, March 3, 2011
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 …
January 2011
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights responds to misconceptions in the media
Winnipeg - January 6, 2011
Misconception: There will be only 2 galleries in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), one on the Holocaust and the other on Aboriginal peoples. Fact: There are 12 permanent zones (galleries) in the Museum. The CMHR is committed to providing visitors with an educational and inspiring journey …
December 2010
Canadian Museum for Human Rights Response to Meeting with Representatives of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress
Winnipeg - December 21, 2010
Stuart Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), met Saturday December 18, 2010 with members of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canadian Ethnocultural Council to address their concerns and any misunderstandings about the CMHR. Th …
October 2010
Speech delivered by President and CEO Stuart Murray at Library and Archives Canada, October 18, 2010
Winnipeg - October 18, 2010
Thank you Dr. Caron. Good afternoon everyone. I am very happy to be here today to talk about a most exciting partnership. It gives me great pleasure to be here today on behalf of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone and thank you for joining us, tog …
July 2010
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II unveils cornerstone to CMHR
Winnipeg - July 3, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba – "It was an honour to be part of this historic event," said Stuart Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. "Thank you to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for this generous and thoughtful gift." Her Majesty the Queen admires the corner …
June 2010
Canadian Museum for Human Rights Launches Construction Site Tours
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 …
May 2010
Speech delivered by Stuart Murray to Rendez‐vous Canada, May 10, 2010
Winnipeg - May 10, 2010
Bienvenue (French) Willkommen (German) Bienvenida (Spanish) Youkoso (Japanese) Huānyíng (Mandarin) Boozhoo (Ojibwe [Anishinaabe]) Welkom (Dutch) Svāgata (Hindi) Benvenuto (Italian) Boa vinda (Portuguese) Welcome everyone to Treaty 1 territory and to Winnipeg – my favourite city. I'm so glad you coul …
December 2009
Speech delivered by Stuart Murray to the Senate in Ottawa, ON on December 1, 2009
Winnipeg - December 1, 2009
BACKGROUND I am pleased to be here today to speak to you about the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Je suis très heureux d'être avec vous pour parler du projet le plus passionnant au Canada, le Musée canadien des droits de la personne. Please allow me first to thank you, Senators, for your ongoing …
September 2009
Speech delivered by Patrick O’Reilly at the Q‑Ball in Vancouver, BC on September 19, 2009
Winnipeg - September 19, 2009
Good evening ladies and gentleman, friends. WOW! What a thrilling night! I love being here to participate in this, the inaugural Q‑Ball and Q‑Hall of Fame Awards. Congratulations to the organizers and partners who have made tonight a reality. FIRSTS The celebration of firsts are sometimes the sweete …
CMHR Response to Winnipeg Sun Article: Build it and they won’t come
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Sun Build it and they won't come Vast majority of Canadians have no interest in visiting CMHR:poll By Paul Turenne Toronto Sun Human rights museum a flop? Canadians not too keen to visit new 'Peg attraction: Poll By Paul Turenne, QMI Agency The results of a recent poll conducted by SunMedia …
Canadian Museum For Human Rights Taking Shape: Free Perimeter Tour Program Resumes
Winnipeg
With the completion of the base building set for the end of 2012, Winnipeggers and visitors alike now have a good idea of what the finished product of this breath‐taking, iconic structure will look like. Want to learn more? Take advantage of free guided perimeter tours of the Canadian Museum for Hum …
Unique jewellery created from remnants of Museum’s exotic rock
Winnipeg
Remnants of alabaster used to build the Museum's glowing ramps and basalt for its Garden of Contemplation have been fashioned into jewellery by Manitoba designers for sale in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) Boutique. Scarves and silk ties have also been created in the motif of the "glass …
Notice of Vacancy — Chairperson
Winnipeg
NOTICE OF VACANCY CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Chairperson (part‐time position) The Canadian Museum for Human Rights was established as a federal Crown corporation under the Museums Act in March 2008. Located in Winnipeg, this national institution and member of the Canadian Heritage Portfolio is …
A vision realized: Rights museum comes into form with installation of last piece of glass
Winnipeg
Construction crews hoisted and set into place the final piece of glass on the Canadian Museum for Human Rights this morning, marking the end of the most significant phase of the building's construction and bringing architect Antoine Predock's celebrated design fully to life. "The architectural …