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Winnipeg – December 9, 2016 – The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) was today presented with the prestigious Gold Award from the International Association of Universal Design (IAUD) at a ceremony in Nagoya, Japan. The award is presented annually for outstanding contributions towards building a …

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Special family activities focus on hope and diversity Winnipeg – December 15, 2016 – Family activities designed to provoke thought and conversation about human rights will be offered every day from December 26 to January 8 at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). The Museum will be open every …

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As a Deaf child in school, Rick Zimmer was hit on the hand with a wooden ruler when he used sign language and forced to try speaking instead. The youngest in a large family with four Deaf siblings, he was confused and frightened to find the language and culture he grew up with at home was prohibited …

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Special activities for the whole family from December 19 to January 3 Winnipeg – December 17, 2015 – Visitors are invited to fill their holiday season with thoughts of peace and goodwill by exploring the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). The Museum will be open every day, including Mondays, f …

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A special ceremony symbolizing the stories that have been gathered from across Canada will mark the official opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) during Friday's opening ceremonies, Museum officials said today. Through a special partnership between the Museum and Parks Canada, ston …

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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights deeply regrets that A Tribe Called Red will no longer take part in the Museum's opening weekend programming.  "The CMHR understands the group has elected not to participate over concern around the way Indigenous issues are presented in the Museum," the CMHR said …

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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will offer visitor entry to the Museum through special guided tours when it opens for paid admission on September 27, 2014. Two different tours will run multiple times a day except Mondays, until November 9, 2014 while work on a number of exhibits is compl …

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Canada's new national museum was a bustling hive of activity during its first paid weekend, with sold‐out visitor tours on September 27 and 28, a busy boutique and ERA Bistro, and several private events – including the first wedding and a reception for 600 police women from all over the world. More …

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Teachers across Canada have a valuable new online toolkit to support them in the classroom this school year, courtesy of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) and the Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF). Today CMHR and CTF unveiled the Canadian Human Rights Toolkit, a new central hub of educat …

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The following piece appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press on November 1, 2014 By Murray Sinclair and Stuart Murray In 2008, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights began its formative work by traveling across the country to listen and learn from people about their human rights experiences. In the same ye …

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Visitors top 80,000 for guided tours, visits and special events Canada's new national museum welcomes visitors to six more galleries this week, making all of its gallery spaces available for viewing.  "The response to our guided tours and events over the past six weeks since we first opened our door …

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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is planning a full day of activities for International Human Rights Day on December 10, 2014, with free admission and extended hours until 9 p.m. – the first time the Museum has opened to the general public in the evening.  "The Museum's exhibitions promot …

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– International Women's Day at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) on March 8 will highlight women's rights, sports and the power of soccer to break down cultural barriers to unite us all. Canada has designated 2015 as the Year of Sport. March 8 is the 40th anniversary of International Women …

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Museum open every day March 28 through April 6  Families are invited to participate in activities connected to human rights stories during spring break at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Included in the price of admission, thought‐provoking special programs will take place inside the galleries …

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Thank you for that very thoughtful introduction. C'est un grand plaisir pour moi d'être ici avec vous. When I was about the age of most of you here in this room… …one of the most recognizable faces on the nightly news was the long‐time CBC news anchor Knowlton Nash. It may not immediately ring any b …

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Interested in what is taking shape at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights construction site? Ever wonder what you are looking at when walking or driving by the historic parcel of Treaty One land where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet in the heart of Winnipeg, the geographic heart of Canada? Take …

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Mr. Arni C. Thorsteinson, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) and Mr. Stuart A. Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer for the CMHR, issued the following statement upon hearing news of the death of Mrs. Ruth 'Babs' Asper. "We are saddened to hear of …

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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will host a celebration of sharing and gratitude for the knowledge gifts of Indigenous Elders that underpin the new Mikinak‐Keya Spirit Tour. Media are invited to attend the free public event on Wednesday evening, which will feature dancing, stories and so …

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This is a great opportunity to get an idea of what the Canadian Museum for Human Rights will look like when it opens its doors in 2012. The model was previously featured as part of CentrePlace Manitoba at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and Paralympics.  This advisory is subject to change without notice …

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"Just as the Olympics celebrates excellence in amateur sport, so will the Canadian Museum for Human Rights celebrate excellence in human rights leadership and advocacy," said Stuart Murray, CMHR President and Chief Executive Officer. "We can't wait for the Museum to open in 2012 to realize our missi …