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Private sector fundraising campaign surpasses original goal
Winnipeg
"When we started fundraising six years ago we had nothing – no building, no programming, and no patrons or alumni to form our donor base," said National Campaign Chair Gail Asper, O.C., O.M. "But thankfully, there were many extraordinary Canadians who shared our dream and lent their support to help …
Museum fundraising campaign continues
Winnipeg
"The Board of Trustees asked the Friends to continue their efforts to ensure that we build the iconic structure and world‐class exhibits expected from this national and international destination and centre for learning," said Arni Thorsteinson, Chair of the CMHR Board. "This project will have import …
60th Anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Winnipeg
To mark this important milestone, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights launched its first virtual exhibition entitled: Everyone has the Right: A Canadian and the Words that Changed the World. The exhibit was premiered at a Human Rights Day Youth Conference organized by the United Nations of Canada – …
Speech delivered by CMHR Board of Trustees Chair Eric Hughes at the 2013 CMHR Annual Public Meeting
Winnipeg
Nelson Mandela, 1918 – 2013 "Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation." …Thank you Angela. Good morning! Bonjour! 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 …
Statement by the Board and Management of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights on the death of Mrs. Ruth ‘Babs’ Asper
Winnipeg
Mr. Arni C. Thorsteinson, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) and Mr. Stuart A. Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer for the CMHR, issued the following statement upon hearing news of the death of Mrs. Ruth 'Babs' Asper. "We are saddened to hear of …
Canadian Museum for Human Rights taking shape: Two weeks left for free perimeter tours
Winnipeg
Interested in what is taking shape at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights construction site? Ever wonder what you are looking at when walking or driving by the historic parcel of Treaty One land where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet in the heart of Winnipeg, the geographic heart of Canada? Take …
Thinking about Ideas Museums: U of M leads human rights conversation
Winnipeg
News release from the University of Manitoba Would a virtual reality exhibit make museum visitors more empathetic to suffering? Are Aboriginal rights and human rights the same thing? What can Winnipeg's new Canadian Museum for Human Rights learn from museums in other countries? Those kinds of questi …
Speech delivered by CMHR President and CEO Stuart Murray at the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Club Annual General Dinner Meeting, June 9, 2013
Winnipeg
…thank you for that introduction. Good evening! On behalf of my colleagues at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, my sincere thanks to the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Club of Winnipeg for inviting me to join you this evening. Merci d'être présent. Je suis content d'être parmi vous …
Speech delivered by CMHR President and CEO Stuart Murray at Youth Parliament of Manitoba’s gala in Winnipeg, April 26, 2013
Winnipeg
Thank you for that very thoughtful introduction. C'est un grand plaisir pour moi d'être ici avec vous. When I was about the age of most of you here in this room… …one of the most recognizable faces on the nightly news was the long‐time CBC news anchor Knowlton Nash. It may not immediately …
Speech delivered by CMHR President and CEO Stuart Murray at Manitoba UNESCO Schools Conference -
Winnipeg
Check against delivery Good afternoon. Hello! Thank you for that introduction, and thank you for inviting me to speak with you today. I'm told we have people here today speaking some 21 languages and representing 34 different schools in Canada, the U.S., and as far away as Germany. On beh …
Speech delivered by CMHR President and CEO Stuart Murray to underscore the Memorandum of Understanding between 2IDHP and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Normandy (France), June 3, 2014
Winnipeg
Ladies and gentlemen, honoured guests, bonsoir! C'est un honneur d'être ici en Normandie pour célébrer ce protocole d'entente entre nos deux institutions : l'Institut international des droits de l'homme et de la paix, et le Musée canadien pour les droits de la personne. It is an honour to be here in …
Speech delivered by President and CEO Stuart Murray at May 25, 2012 event with Manli Ho
Winnipeg
Thank you very much for being here today. We are so pleased to have Manli Ho here with us to speak about the experiences of her father, Dr. Feng‐Shan Ho, during the Second World War. His moving story speaks to the importance of vigilance in the protection and promotion of human rights. I …
Letter to the Editor of the Winnipeg Sun
Winnipeg
Submitted January 10, 2012 but not printed. Re: Heading off course, January 7, 2012 Re: Stop the hide and seek, January 8, 2012 I am writing in response to recent Winnipeg Sun articles "Heading off Course (January 7, 2012) and "Stop the hide and seek" (January 8, 2012). As previously …
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 …
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 …
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 …
CMHR 2011‐12 Annual Report tabled in Parliament; Museum confirms date for second annual public meeting
Winnipeg
–The Canadian Museum for Human Rights' 2011‐12 Annual Report has been tabled in the House of Commons and is now available in both French and English on the Museum's web site. Entitled A Canadian Journey, the report highlights key achievements from the past fiscal year including: — Major c …
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 …