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Welcome to our newsroom, an online resource for media.

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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 amanda.gaudes@humanrights.ca or call 204–299‑0303.

Recent news

Student upstanders engage on ethical dilemmas at national competition

Winnipeg - April 25, 2025

Canadian High School Ethics Bowl happens today and tomorrow at the CMHR

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CMHR to connect visitors with Holocaust survivors through virtual conversations

Winnipeg - April 23, 2025

This Friday, high school students from École Héritage Immersion will be the first to have virtual conversations with Holocaust survivors through a new gallery feature at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR).The Grade 11 and 12 students from St. Pierre‐Jolys will ask questions of Holocaust sur …

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Winnipeg premiere of film on the life Elder Betty Ross at CMHR on April 16

Winnipeg - April 8, 2025

Free screening part of national tour, with Q&A led by Elder Ross, a Survivor of the Indian residential school system

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Photos

Photo gallery

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

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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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