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February 2016
CMHR 2014–2015 annual report tabled in Parliament
Winnipeg - February 5, 2016
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights' (CMHR) 2014–2015 annual report has been tabled in the House of Commons. Titled The Conversation Begins, the report provides an overview of an important year when the CMHR first opened its doors to visitors as the country's new national museum. "People from acros …
Black History Month celebrated with performances, workshops
Winnipeg - February 4, 2016
Somali refugee to share story of survival and hope The Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Ca'Fro (Caribbean‐African) Arts & Entertainment present a day of education and entertainment on Saturday to celebrate Black History Month. All events are free and open to the general public. Beatrice Wats …
January 2016
Women leaders join students to celebrate right to vote on 100th anniversary
Winnipeg - January 25, 2016
The Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) and The Manitoba Museum are working together for a special day of programming with students on the 100th anniversary of women first winning the right to vote. On January 28, 1916, Manitoba became the first province to p …
December 2015
Exhibit created from 800 pieces of residential school history opens at CMHR on eve of final TRC report
Winnipeg - December 14, 2015
A battered shoe. Braids of hair. A hockey trophy. A wooden door. A black‐and‐white photograph. A piece of stained glass. They are silent witnesses to the Indian residential schools era (1870–1996). Together with 800 other objects collected from 77 sites all across Canada, they have been given a v …
CMHR to celebrate Human Rights Day with free entry, special events
Winnipeg - December 8, 2015
World leader in disability rights kicks off year‐long focus on inclusion The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will be alive with activity on International Human Rights Day (December 10) – celebrated with free public admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A citizenship ceremony, fun family programs …
November 2015
Director Atom Egoyan, actor Arsinée Khanjian discuss “open wound” of Armenian Genocide at CMHR
Winnipeg - November 23, 2015
Acclaimed Canadian director Atom Egoyan and award‐winning Canadian actor Arsinée Khanjian will visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) this week for a special event exploring the human rights significance of the Armenian Genocide, 100 years later. They will participate in a media event on …
Last chance to view peace exhibition at CMHR
Winnipeg - November 6, 2015
Remembrance Day programs for kids and adults; free admission for veterans Visitors to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) have only two more weeks to see Peace – The Exhibition, on display in the Museum's Level 6 "Expressions" gallery. Developed by the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, this tra …
October 2015
New exhibit for children connects fun, feelings and human rights
Winnipeg - October 2, 2015
"XOXO: An Exhibit About Love and Forgiveness" opens on Sunday Make a face to light up a video screen. Hold hands to illuminate a hidden message. Crank your negative emotions through a shredder, or squish your loving thoughts into a secret token for someone special. A vividly colourful, play‐based ex …
September 2015
New play‐based exhibit for children on its way to CMHR
Winnipeg - September 24, 2015
Magna Carta exhibition closes after welcoming over 11,000 visitors The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is getting ready to welcome a new hands‐on exhibit for children next month after bidding farewell to Magna Carta. "XOXO: An Exhibit About Love and Forgiveness" will open to visitors inside …
August 2015
July 2015
Tewksbury Olympic gold medal in new exhibit at Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Winnipeg - July 23, 2015
Canadian swimming legend Mark Tewksbury today officially presented his Olympic gold medal for a new exhibition at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) that explores the power of sport to inspire positive change. "I won Olympic gold because there were people who supported me at a time when it …
Survivors and Museum join to break the silence on 20th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide in former Yugoslavia
Winnipeg - July 8, 2015
Two survivors of ethnic cleansing and genocide in the former Yugoslavia will share their stories at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) on Saturday, July 11 to mark 20 years since the massacre at Srebrenica, where 8,100 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed. The Bosnia and Herzegovina Asso …
June 2015
Canadian pride earns reduced museum admission on July 1
Winnipeg - June 29, 2015
Visitors who adorn themselves in red and white, sing the national anthem or otherwise display their Canadian pride will be admitted for only $5 to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) on July 1. Canada's new national museum celebrates our country's 149th birthday with a slate of family‐friend …
Respected educator and researcher named new President and CEO of CMHR
Winnipeg - June 29, 2015
Dr. John Young known for his record on leadership and growth The Canadian Museum for Human Rights' (CMHR) Board of Trustees today welcomed the appointment of Dr. John Young, a respected academic, leader and educator, as the Museum's new President and CEO. "Dr. Young has published and taught on issu …
Canada Day at our new national museum: human rights come alive
Winnipeg - June 26, 2015
Human rights come alive at Canada's new national museum on July 1 with music and family‐friendly programming throughout the day. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights will offer musical performances, participatory activities, a scavenger hunt, as well as tours and programs designed to spark thought a …
Museum screens new film about Olympics and Russia’s anti‐gay law
Winnipeg - June 22, 2015
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will pre‐screen the groundbreaking new documentary film "To Russia with Love" Wednesday night (June 24, 2015) in advance of its national television debut on CBC, and host a discussion with its director and executive producer. Directed by Winnipegger Noam G …
CMHR prepares to host centuries‐old Magna Carta as first exhibit in brand new gallery
Winnipeg - June 18, 2015
The centuries‐old Magna Carta on loan from Durham Cathedral in the United Kingdom will be part of the first exhibition mounted in a new state‐of‐the‐art gallery created to host temporary exhibits on Level One of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). "Magna Carta – Law, Liberty and Legacy" cel …
Museum to add new exhibits on TRC and Indian Residential Schools
Winnipeg - June 5, 2015
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is nearing completion of a new exhibit about the work of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), including the carved Bentwood Box that was used during TRC events to receive offerings that commemorate personal journeys towards healing and recon …
May 2015
Canadian Museum for Human Rights wins Jodi Award for accessibility
Winnipeg - May 21, 2015
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has won a prestigious Jodi Award, with judges calling Canada's newest national museum "a beacon of excellence in digital inclusivity, not only in Canada but worldwide." The Jodi Awards recognize innovation and excellence in the use of digital media to wid …
Rights in the ring: Boxing takes centre stage at Museum
Winnipeg - May 20, 2015
Family of Nazi‐persecuted Romani boxer, Sikh fighter who resisted religious discrimination headline panel discussion Johann "Rukeli" Trollmann was a star boxer in Germany who protested against the Nazi vision of a racially pure Aryan fighter by arriving at a 1933 championship fight with his hair dye …