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Canadian Museum for Human Rights Launches ‘Champion Human Rights!’ Campaign at Vancouver Olympics
Winnipeg
"Just as the Olympics celebrates excellence in amateur sport, so will the Canadian Museum for Human Rights celebrate excellence in human rights leadership and advocacy," said Stuart Murray, CMHR President and Chief Executive Officer. "We can't wait for the Museum to open in 2012 to realize our missi …
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 …
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 …
CMHR update on Saturday‐evening concert
Winnipeg
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights deeply regrets that A Tribe Called Red will no longer take part in the Museum's opening weekend programming. "The CMHR understands the group has elected not to participate over concern around the way Indigenous issues are presented in the Museum," the CMHR …
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 …
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 …
Canadian Museum for Human Rights Model at the Forks
Winnipeg
This is a great opportunity to get an idea of what the Canadian Museum for Human Rights will look like when it opens its doors in 2012. The model was previously featured as part of CentrePlace Manitoba at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and Paralympics. This advisory is subject to change without n …
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 …
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 …
Canadian Museum for Human Rights Museum welcomes Stuart Murray as new President and Chief Executive Officer
Winnipeg
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights' senior management, from left to right : Patrick O'Reilly, Chief Operating Officer; Susanne Robertson, Chief Financial Officer; Stuart Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Dickenson, Chief Knowledge Officer and Arni Thorsteinson, Chair of the …
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 …
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 …