Winnipeg - May 30, 2011

Winnipeg, Manitoba May 30, 2011 – Mr. Stuart Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), and Dr. David T. Barnard, President and Vice‐Chancellor of the University of Manitoba (U of M), signed a memorandum of understanding today that will facilitate …

Winnipeg - May 6, 2011

Winnipeg, Manitoba May 6, 2011 – Mr. Stuart Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), and Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, President and Vice‐Chancellor of The University of Winnipeg (UWinnipeg), signed a memorandum of understanding today that will see their o …

Ottawa - March 17, 2011

The following is a News Release distributed by Canadian Heritage on March 17, 2011. The original is available on the Internet at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Newsroom. The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, announced today the appointment of Dr. Lindy L …

Winnipeg - March 3, 2011

Bonjour. (Hello). On behalf of the board, executive and staff of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, thank you for the invitation to be with you today. I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Coast Salish peoples whose territory we are in this morning. Merci de nous accueillir. (Thank you for havi …

Winnipeg - January 6, 2011

Misconception: There will be only 2 galleries in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), one on the Holocaust and the other on Aboriginal peoples. Fact: There are 12 permanent zones (galleries) in the Museum. The CMHR is committed to providing visitors with an educational and inspiring journey …

Winnipeg - December 21, 2010

Stuart Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), met Saturday December 18, 2010 with members of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canadian Ethnocultural Council to address their concerns and any misunderstandings about the CMHR.  This discuss …

Winnipeg - October 18, 2010

Thank you Dr. Caron. Good afternoon everyone. I am very happy to be here today to talk about a most exciting partnership. It gives me great pleasure to be here today on behalf of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone and thank you for joining us, tog …

Winnipeg - July 3, 2010

Winnipeg, Manitoba – "It was an honour to be part of this historic event," said Stuart Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. "Thank you to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for this generous and thoughtful gift." Her Majesty the Queen admires the corner …

Winnipeg - June 25, 2010

Winnipeg, ManitobaInterested in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights? Curious about the construction currently underway at the Forks? Walk or drive by the construction site and wonder what you are looking at? Come down to the Forks this summer and participate in a perimeter tour of the construction …

Winnipeg - May 10, 2010

Bienvenue (French) Willkommen (German) Bienvenida (Spanish) Youkoso (Japanese) Huānyíng (Mandarin) Boozhoo (Ojibwe [Anishinaabe]) Welkom (Dutch) Svāgata (Hindi) Benvenuto (Italian) Boa vinda (Portuguese) Welcome everyone to Treaty 1 territory and to Winnipeg – my favourite city. I'm so glad you coul …

Winnipeg - December 1, 2009

BACKGROUND I am pleased to be here today to speak to you about the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Je suis très heureux d'être avec vous pour parler du projet le plus passionnant au Canada, le Musée canadien des droits de la personne. Please allow me first to thank you, Senators, for your ongoing …

Winnipeg - September 19, 2009

Good evening ladies and gentleman, friends. WOW! What a thrilling night! I love being here to participate in this, the inaugural Q‑Ball and Q‑Hall of Fame Awards. Congratulations to the organizers and partners who have made tonight a reality. FIRSTS The celebration of firsts are sometimes the sweete …

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CMHR blogs are intended to consist of interesting short stories on human rights themes and topics, ideally from a first‐person perspective, written primarily by CMHR staff as an opportunity to showcase the depth and diversity of their work and experiences. On occasion, the CMHR invites guest blogger …

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Winnipeg Sun Build it and they won't come Vast majority of Canadians have no interest in visiting CMHR:poll By Paul Turenne Toronto Sun Human rights museum a flop? Canadians not too keen to visit new 'Peg attraction: Poll By Paul Turenne, QMI Agency The results of a recent poll conducted by SunMedia …

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Submitted January 10, 2012 but not printed. Re: Heading off course, January 7, 2012 Re: Stop the hide and seek, January 8, 2012 I am writing in response to recent Winnipeg Sun articles "Heading off Course (January 7, 2012) and "Stop the hide and seek" (January 8, 2012). As previously reported by the …

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With the completion of the base building set for the end of 2012, Winnipeggers and visitors alike now have a good idea of what the finished product of this breath‐taking, iconic structure will look like. Want to learn more? Take advantage of free guided perimeter tours of the Canadian Museum for Hum …

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RE: City taxes hover over museum Unexpected bill challenges institution's bottom line By Mia Rabson As reported by Mia Rabson in her article titled City taxes hover over museum – Unexpected bill challenges institution's bottom line in the Winnipeg Free Press on Sept. 30th, the Canadian Museum for …

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Ottawa –The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) joins the Rwanda High Commission to Canada and the All‐Party Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of Genocide and other Crimes Against Humanity today in Ottawa to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, the brutal massacre of ov …

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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights' (CMHR) annual corporate plan summary has been tabled in the House of Commons and can now be viewed on the Museum's website. The corporate plan summary –– an annual legislated requirement of each of Canada's national museums –– documents the organization's key p …

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NOTICE OF VACANCY CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Chairperson (part‐time position) The Canadian Museum for Human Rights was established as a federal Crown corporation under the Museums Act in March 2008. Located in Winnipeg, this national institution and member of the Canadian Heritage Portfolio is …