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Newsroom

Welcome to our newsroom, an online resource for media.

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Photo: CMHR, Aaron Cohen

Our Communications team understands that you often need interviews, information and visuals as quickly as possible to meet your deadlines. We’re happy to help! 

We can also help you arrange a photo shoot or gather some footage. Please let us know ahead of time if you plan to visit. All video and photo shoots must be accompanied at all times by a member of our Communications team.

For more information, please contact leslie.vryenhoek@humanrights.ca or call 204–979-5629.

Recent news

Film premiere brings ancestral knowledge into focus to stop gender‐based violence

Winnipeg - December 5, 2023

Screening and discussion with Clan Mothers on December 6

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Old van rocks new exhibition at the CMHR

Winnipeg - December 5, 2023

A van is the centrepiece of the new exhibition Beyond the Beat: Rage Against the Machine.

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Red Chevrolet van in an exhibition space with video by Rage Against the Machine playing in the background.

Unloved: Film remembers Huronia’s forgotten children

Winnipeg - November 29, 2023

Screening and panel discussion on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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Photos

Photo gallery

If you can’t find what you are looking for here, please contact leslie.vryenhoek@humanrights.ca (media only) as additional images may be available.

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Photo: CMHR, Aaron Cohen

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About us

About the architecture

Human rights symbolism is embedded in every element of this iconic building. We walk you through it.

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Our history

Built in Winnipeg….for good reason! Find out why.

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Upcoming events

There’s always something amazing happening here. See what’s coming up next.

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Exhibitions

A sampling of current and upcoming special exhibitions can be found here.

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We welcome families

Visitors of all ages are invited to explore! Browse these ideas for an inspiring family experience.

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Awards

This world‐class museum has won dozens of awards and accolades. We're proud of this list.

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