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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 …
Speech delivered by Mr. Patrick O’Reilly to the Canadian Museums Association on Thursday, March 26, 2009
Winnipeg
On behalf of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights I want to say how pleased we are to join you. For those of you who are not familiar with us, I want to give a quick bit of background. The CMHR is Canada's fifth national museum. Some of the other national Museum's have had new buildings and rejuvena …
Stones gathered from Canada’s farthest reaches to mark Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ official opening
Winnipeg
A special ceremony symbolizing the stories that have been gathered from across Canada will mark the official opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) during Friday's opening ceremonies, Museum officials said today. Through a special partnership between the Museum and Parks Canada, …
Response: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Winnipeg
RE: City taxes hover over museum Unexpected bill challenges institution's bottom line By Mia Rabson As reported by Mia Rabson in her article titled City taxes hover over museum – Unexpected bill challenges institution's bottom line in the Winnipeg Free Press on Sept. 30th, the Canadian Museum for …
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 …
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 …
Statement from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in relation to Dr. Strong‐Boag blog on International Women’s Day
Winnipeg
CMHR blogs are intended to consist of interesting short stories on human rights themes and topics, ideally from a first‐person perspective, written primarily by CMHR staff as an opportunity to showcase the depth and diversity of their work and experiences. On occasion, the CMHR invites guest blogger …
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 …
Speaking Notes For Outwords 15th Anniversary Stuart Murray Sunday October 25, 2009
Winnipeg
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, friends. I am very happy to be here tonight to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Outwords. I want to begin by congratulating the contributors to Outwords — all of the writers, editors and photographers that have worked on this important magazine over the last fifte …
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 …
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 Museum for Human Rights marks 20th anniversary of Rwandan genocide
Winnipeg
Ottawa –The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) joins the Rwanda High Commission to Canada and the All‐Party Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of Genocide and other Crimes Against Humanity today in Ottawa to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, the brutal massacre of ov …
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 …
Agreement between Province and CMHR unique in Canada
Winnipeg
An agreement signed today between Manitoba Education and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has created the only official partnership in Canada between a provincial education department and a national museum. "This unique collaboration creates a rare opportunity for provincial and federal j …
Speech Delivered by Mr. Patrick O’Reilly to the Chambre de commerce francophone de Saint‐Boniface on Thursday April 2, 2009
Winnipeg
I'm very happy to be with you today to talk about Winnipeg's, and indeed Canada's most exciting project, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. If any of you drove past the site today, you would have seen fencing up around the site and a large trailer, which is the site office. Yes, construction has …