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June 2018

Mandela and the movement that rocked the world

Winnipeg - June 7, 2018

Fight for freedom showcased through dramatic visuals, digital technology Visitors to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) can experience the tiny cell where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison, take a stand in front of a giant armoured vehicle, make a virtual protest poster on

New program helps leaders foster workplaces that respect Indigenous and human rights

Winnipeg - June 5, 2018

A unique new program developed by The University of Winnipeg (UWinnipeg) and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will help business executives and organizational leaders shape workplace cultures that respect Indigenous and human rights. As Canadians work to implement the Truth and Reconcili

May 2018

Being Asian in Winnipeg: Panel discussion kicks off Asian Heritage Month celebrations at Museum

Winnipeg - May 26, 2018

How do human rights issues of past and present affect people of Asian heritage living in Winnipeg? Panellists Nour Ali, Jennifer Chen, Art Miki and Pamela Rebello share their diverse perspectives in a discussion this Sunday (May 28) moderated by Dr. Muni Mysore at the Canadian Museum for Human Right

Asian Heritage Month celebrated with cultural performances at CMHR this Sunday

Winnipeg - May 24, 2018

A showcase of vibrant dancing and drumming by diverse Asian‐Canadian and Indigenous performers will be held at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) this Sunday to mark the end of Asian Heritage Month. This free event will begin with a welcome by Art Miki, president of the Asian Heritage Socie

April 2018

Speech: Confronting genocide in Canada

Moose Jaw - April 26, 2018

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights recognizes that the colonial experience in Canada, from first contact to the present, constitutes genocide against Indigenous peoples. The Indian residential school system was one key component of this genocide. Methods of perpetuating genocide include physical,

A museum exhibit that includes small school desks in front of a large photographic background of Indigenous children sitting at their desks in a classroom.

March 2018

Lessons for laws and lives from Indigenous traditions

Winnipeg - March 23, 2018

CMHR President's Lecture series continues with scholar John Borrows Anishinaabe scholar, author and lawyer John Borrows will deliver the second address in the President's Lecture Series, introduced this year at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). Borrows' lecture on Monday evening (March 2

CMHR welcoming an increasing number of visitors from across Canada and the world: Annual Public Meeting

Vancouver - March 21, 2018

Over 60 per cent of visitors to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in 2016–17 came from outside of Winnipeg, the Museum announced at its Annual Public Meeting held in Vancouver today.  Growing recognition of the CMHR as a world‐renowned tourism destination is the result of national and inte

Freedom of expression and language rights focus of spring break activities at Museum

Winnipeg - March 20, 2018

Free admission all week for children 12 and under Families and young visitors can connect with themes of freedom of expression and language rights during spring break at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), through art projects, storytelling, music and crafts. Children aged 12 and under get

CMHR honoured to be featured on new $10 bank note with Viola Desmond

Winnipeg - March 8, 2018

Museum among symbols connected to pursuit of human rights

Women’s rights tour, films offered for International Women’s Day

Winnipeg - March 2, 2018

Visitors to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) can explore women's rights issues in Canada and the world all week long on a special themed tour developed to mark International Women's Day (March 8). Offered every day from Saturday, March 3 until Sunday, March 11, the tour explores stories a

February 2018

New Métis rights tour launched for Louis Riel Day at CMHR

Winnipeg - February 16, 2018

A brand new public tour that explores the rich and complex human rights history of the Métis people will be launched on Louis Riel Day (February 19), free with admission at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). The 75‐minute tour takes visitors on a journey through many of the exhibits at th

Third École des droits explores the theme of digital citizenship

Winnipeg - February 16, 2018

Two dozen young adults have come from across Canada and Normandy, France to meet in Winnipeg from February 18 to 24. Together, they will explore human rights during a week‐long immersion in École des droits (School of Rights), a partnership between the CMHR, the Institut international des droits de

New CEO hired for Museum’s fundraising organization

Winnipeg - February 15, 2018

A fundraising leader with national and international experience and a demonstrated commitment to human rights has been hired as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). Mena Gainpaulsingh will also act as a member of the CMHR's executive team as

One thousand origami cranes given to Japanese Cultural Association

Winnipeg - February 9, 2018

A mobile of 1,000 origami (folded‐paper) cranes made by visitors, staff and volunteers at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will be unveiled Sunday at the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba. The colourful cranes were created during a family‐friendly art activity at the CMHR last Sep

January 2018

Tour based on Indigenous teachings among special February offers

Winnipeg - January 30, 2018

A guided experience based on the seven sacred teachings of the Anishinaabe, Cree and Dakota peoples is one of three tours being offered at no extra charge to visitors during the month of February at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). The Mikinak‐Keya Spirit Tour encourages participants

Voices of Indigenous youth shared online in cross‐Canada project

Winnipeg - January 26, 2018

– As the 70th anniversary year of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights begins, voices of Indigenous youth across Canada have been shared through a new website, where they reflect on human rights and reconciliation Video and artwork from the "Spirit Panel" project – which created visual and inte

Pow wow photo wins People’s Choice Award in national exhibition

Winnipeg - January 16, 2018

A picture of young girls claiming their culture through pow wow dancing has won the People's Choice Award in a national exhibition of crowd‐sourced photographs at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). "One of my favorite things about photography is the ability to tell a story without uttering

ISIS propaganda and the Yazidi genocide

Winnipeg - January 11, 2018

New lecture series begins with journalist Michael Petrou Award‐winning journalist, author and historian Michael Petrou kicks off a new President's Lecture Series at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) next week, exploring how a sophisticated ISIS propaganda campaign ensured support for geno

December 2017

Minister Joly announces new leadership for five national museums

Gatineau - December 20, 2017

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced the appointment of five new chairs and two new vice‐chairs to the boards of directors of several national museums. Canadian Museum of History - James D. Fleck (Chair), two‐year mandate effective immediately Mr. Fleck has pur

A green museum: CMHR achieves LEED Silver certification

Winnipeg - December 19, 2017

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has been certified by the Canada Green Building Council as a LEED® Silver building, meeting some of the highest environmental performance standards in the world. Green roofs, rainwater harvesting, natural lighting and a high‐efficiency heating system are a