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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 …
Canadian Museum for Human Rights announces partnership with Rogers to broadcast official opening ceremonies and concert, September 19 and 20
Winnipeg / Toronto
Multiplatform viewing available on City, OMNI, APTN, Citytv.com, OMNItv.ca, and HumanRights.ca The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) today announced a broadcast and production partnership with Rogers for the Museum's official opening ceremonies activities on September 19 and 20 in Winnipe …
CMHR unveils plans for flagship destination restaurant
Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — September 17, 2013 – The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) today announced that Inn at the Forks will operate the Museum's restaurant and catering services, prominently showcasing Manitoba cuisine to international visitors. "Visitors with an appetite for human rights will also get a …
CMHR releases important archaeology findings: new light cast on historic role of The Forks
Winnipeg
CMHR releases important archaeology findings: new light cast on historic role of The ForksThe Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) today released the official reports of archaeological excavations conducted on its building site, revealing important new evidence about the role of The Forks among …
Canadian Concert for Human Rights, full weekend of free family events to mark CMHR official opening
Winnipeg
Canadians are invited to join in a full weekend of free events and performances on September 20 and 21 in celebration of the opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). Museum representatives and event partners said the two‐day festival – titled RightsFest – would offer something fo …
CMHR welcomes Gail Stephens as new Chief Operating Officer
Winnipeg
Stuart Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) today announced that Gail Stephens will become the Museum's Chief Operating Officer. "I am extremely pleased to welcome Gail to our executive team," Murray said. "She brings a wealth of management exp …
An important human rights conversation
Winnipeg
The following piece appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press on November 1, 2014 By Murray Sinclair and Stuart Murray In 2008, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights began its formative work by traveling across the country to listen and learn from people about their human rights experiences. In the sa …
Netherlands Embassy presents female‐image crossing light to CMHR
Winnipeg
OTTAWA, June 3, 2013 – The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is thrilled to receive "Sophie", a unique Dutch pedestrian crossing light, as a gift from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The light uses a realistic female body image, sporting a pony tail, instead of the traditional …
Kim Campbell to deliver keynote on eve of 100th anniversary of women’s vote: From suffragists to the prime minister’s office
Winnipeg
The Right Honourable Kim Campbell, Canada's 19th prime minister, delivers a free, public keynote address at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) on January 27, the eve of the 100th anniversary of women first winning the right to vote and hold elected office in Canada. "It is a fitting tribute …
Teachers have new human rights online toolkit this school year
Winnipeg
Teachers across Canada have a valuable new online toolkit to support them in the classroom this school year, courtesy of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) and the Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF). Today CMHR and CTF unveiled the Canadian Human Rights Toolkit, a new central hub of educat …
Popular museum tours sell out for first paid weekend
Winnipeg
Canada's new national museum was a bustling hive of activity during its first paid weekend, with sold‐out visitor tours on September 27 and 28, a busy boutique and ERA Bistro, and several private events – including the first wedding and a reception for 600 police women from all over the world. …