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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 rorie.mcleod@humanrights.ca or call 204–299‑0303.

Recent news

Acclaimed doc on Inuk rights defender begins screening this week

Winnipeg - May 30, 2023

Human Rights Through Film series a partnership with Cinematheque

Aaju Peter covers her eyes and cheeks with her bare hands. Tattoos are visible on her forehead, chin, fingers and wrists. Her hands and the visible parts of her face are illuminated and are framed by her dark curly hair and angular shoulders.

Drag story time, performance and brunch mark Pride at CMHR

Winnipeg - May 18, 2023

Events and in‐gallery activities kick off month of celebration and protest

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Student human rights projects on display tomorrow at CMHR

Winnipeg - May 11, 2023

Twenty‐three projects by Manitoba students on pressing human rights issues

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Photos

Photo gallery

If you can’t find what you are looking for here, please contact rorie.mcleod@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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