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August 2019
Augmented reality makes Charter of Rights and Freedoms come alive
Winnipeg - August 20, 2019
Augmented reality is being used to show the importance of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in a whole new way. A powerful new augmented reality (AR) app, titled Proclamation 1982, was launched today by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). The app takes users through some of th …
June 2019
Museum glows red for Canada Day
Winnipeg - June 27, 2019
Outdoor choir, $5 admission, last few weeks for Mandela exhibition
New exhibition portrays plight of Rohingya people
Winnipeg - June 14, 2019
Powerful photographs, interactive voices bring contemporary issue to life
May 2019
Asian Heritage Month closes with performances at CMHR
Winnipeg - May 28, 2019
A showcase of vibrant dancing, drumming and fashion by diverse Asian‐Canadian performers will be held at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) tomorrow evening to mark the end of Asian Heritage Month. …
Spring into human rights at the Museum
Winnipeg - May 16, 2019
New two‐day ticket for tourists, diverse programs, expanded hours
Milgaard to speak at Museum 50 years after arrest
Winnipeg - May 3, 2019
Fifty years after being arrested for a murder he didn’t commit, David Milgaard will speak at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) about the power of freedom of the press, which helped clear his name. The May 5 event, which is free and open to the public, is part of the annual conference of th …
April 2019
Indigenous artist and Museum make history with unique agreement for artwork of national importance
Winnipeg - April 12, 2019
Indigenous concepts and Western legal principles have been united in a historically unique agreement signed by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) and artist Carey Newman today. The agreement covers the protection and use of The Witness Blanket, a powerful art installation made with over 800 …
Student human rights projects showcased in Museum expo
Winnipeg - April 9, 2019
Omar’s project, as a teenaged refugee from Syria, shows the importance of freedom of speech. Kaia is a 13‐year‐old who wrote, performed and recorded a song of support for friends who face racism. Eric, a Grade 12 activist, organized a “Strut for Shoal” fashion show, fundraiser and march in support o …
Museum wins global award for hi‐tech experiences
Winnipeg - April 8, 2019
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has won a top award at the world’s most prestigious celebration of innovative digital projects by museums and cultural institutions. The Museum was recognized Friday night at the annual GLAMi Awards in Boston, which showcase outstanding work to engag …
Surviving atrocity: Event marks 25th anniversary of Tutsi genocide
Winnipeg - April 1, 2019
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will mark the 25th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi people in Rwanda with a special, free event tomorrow night featuring Rwandan‐born Lisa Ndejuru, who has dedicated herself to helping survivors of mass atrocity and dislocation. …
March 2019
Jailed Iranian‐Canadian journalist to speak at Museum
Winnipeg - March 22, 2019
Jailed Iranian‐Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari – whose best‐selling memoir was the basis for Jon Stewart’s film Rosewater – will speak at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) on Tuesday, March 26. Co‐hosted by the Museum and the Bahá’í Community of Canada, this free public event wil …
Rights fest for children transforms Museum during spring break
Winnipeg - March 21, 2019
Free admission all week for children 12 and under
Mandela’s lessons for Canada
Winnipeg - March 18, 2019
Indigenous leader speaks out on International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Special women’s rights tour offered all week to mark International Women’s Day
Winnipeg - March 1, 2019
Visitors to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) next week can journey through the struggle for women’s rights and inspiring contributions by women in Canada and around the world. A special themed tour will be offered each day to mark International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on Ma …
February 2019
CMHR building national and global reputation: Annual Public Meeting
Winnipeg - February 19, 2019
Winnipeg – February 19, 2019 – Four years after opening its doors, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is already becoming an iconic global landmark and destination, participants at its Annual Public Meeting heard today. “Just as Winnipeg’s skyline changed with the arrival of the Canad …
January 2019
Indigenous astronaut shares space with students at CMHR
Winnipeg - January 30, 2019
Schools in 15 remote, northern communities to join virtual session
Mandela exhibition extended until fall 2019
Winnipeg - January 3, 2019
Family tour, school program, special events added to popular show
December 2018
Human rights for the holidays
Winnipeg - December 13, 2018
Free admission for kids, family‐friendly activities at CMHR This holiday season, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is filled with activities for the whole family that explore human rights in everyday life. Kids aged 12 and under get in free from December 22 through January 5. Animat …
Museum celebrates 70th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Winnipeg - December 6, 2018
Free admission, citizenship ceremony, in‐gallery activity on Sunday The Canadian Museum for Human Rights will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) with free admission, a citizenship ceremony, a youth choir performance and a special in‐ga …
Indigenous leader spending 27 hours in Mandela exhibition cell
Winnipeg - December 3, 2018
Indigenous leader Derek Nepinak is spending 27 hours in an eight‐foot by seven‐foot replica of Nelson Mandela’s tiny jail cell as a personal journey to reflect on the parallels between the apartheid system in South Africa and the experience of Indigenous people in Canada. Niibin Makwa (Nepin …
