Winnipeg - July 20, 2021

Over the last few days, we have received numerous questions, comments and criticism about our decision to reopen on July 27 in compliance with the provincial public health order. Currently, the law specifically allows us to admit only those visitors who have been double vaccinated against COVID‐19 o …

Winnipeg - May 17, 2021

University student Alec Carlos was walking in the mall with some friends when he heard it. Coming from a group of young white men passing by – which included some of his former schoolmates. “One of them said, ‘These Asians are taking over our town,’” said Carlos, who was born in the Philippines a …

Winnipeg - April 29, 2021

Powerful works of art that have inspired action for human rights around the world are featured in two exhibitions opening tomorrow (April 30) at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). See video. Faces of captured Yazidi women, preserved in paper‐mâché, dangle from the bars of a steel cage. On …

Winnipeg - April 19, 2021

Two Manitobans who witnessed the dramatic escalation of mass detentions, disappearances and other human rights violations against the Uyghur people of East Turkestan (Xinjiang) in China will moderate a virtual event this week organized by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Steinbach’s Mennonit …

Winnipeg, MB - March 29, 2021

Two new leaders have been welcomed to the management team of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) as it continues its journey to build a stronger, more equitable organization, CEO Isha Khan announced today. Riva Harrison brings 20 years of senior leadership experience and a lifelong commit …

Winnipeg - January 26, 2021

Human rights conversation and education kept alive during pandemic

Winnipeg - January 25, 2021

Just over 80 years ago, the notorious Warsaw Ghetto was sealed off by brick walls, barbed wire and armed guards. Jewish inhabitants caught trying to escape were shot on sight. The Nazis controlled food supplies in the ghetto, with starvation and disease killing thousands each month. Winnipeg Holo …

Winnipeg - January 15, 2021

A discussion with the ambassadors of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland

Winnipeg - December 21, 2020

On the darkest day of the year, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) building will light up in glowing colours as a sign of hope and optimism for 2021. The winter solstice marks a change of season and time of renewal that has long been celebrated by Indigenous people. It is a time to refle …

Winnipeg - November 16, 2020

Renowned AI expert to speak at CMHR online event, urging action to keep technology “human”

Winnipeg - November 5, 2020

Isha Khan, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), today released a framework plan to create a safe, respectful and healthy workplace. The document has been posted on the CMHR website. “Creating lasting change requires a deep commitment to challenging our systems and the …

Winnipeg - September 15, 2020

Effective today, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) requires face masks to be worn by everyone on its premises, including visitors, staff and volunteers. Exceptions will be made for those under the age of five and for people who cannot wear face masks due to medical conditions. Visitors …

Winnipeg - August 10, 2020

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) welcomes today’s announcement of Manitoba human rights lawyer and advocate Isha Khan as its new president and chief executive officer. CMHR Board Chair Pauline Rafferty said the appointment is a crucial and positive step towards rebuilding trust in the …

Winnipeg - August 5, 2020

CMHR Board announces immediate action on training, reporting and hiring practices; new corporate focus on diversity and inclusion

Winnipeg - June 25, 2020

The Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has announced immediate action to address recent allegations of systemic racism, discrimination and claims of sexual harassment at the Museum. “These allegations were not properly escalated to the Board of Trustees,” said Board …

Winnipeg - June 19, 2020

From January 2015 (when the Museum began offering education programs) until mid‐2017, the Museum accommodated some school groups who requested adapted school programs that excluded – or even hid – LGBTQ2+ content. This practice was wrong and was ended. This practice is contrary to the Museum’s ma …

Winnipeg - June 10, 2020

Free admission for frontline pandemic workers on #FrontlineFridays

Winnipeg - May 1, 2020

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is working to help teachers deliver at‐home learning about human rights. A new section of its website, called the “COVID‐19 – Learn at home” page, was launched this week. Among the new educational initiatives is a free virtual lesson for high school stu …

Winnipeg - March 30, 2020

Online features encourage focus on human rights during pandemic

Winnipeg - March 13, 2020

Due to public health risks associated with the COVID‐19 pandemic, all national museums of Canada – including the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) – have made the decision to close their doors to visitors and all other groups, effective tomorrow (Saturday, March 14) until further notice. “W …