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Call for Artists: Illustrator required for Ancestors Project. Deadline: April 10

Newsroom

Welcome to our newsroom, an online resource for media.

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Photo: CMHR, Aaron Cohen

Our Communications team understands that you often need interviews, information and visuals as quickly as possible to meet your deadlines. We’re happy to help!

We can also help you arrange a photo shoot or gather some footage. Please let us know ahead of time if you plan to visit. All video and photo shoots must be accompanied at all times by a member of our Communications team.

For more information, please contact or call 204–299‑0303.

Recent news

Canada‐wide illustrator search for new Black history project at national museum

Winnipeg - March 11, 2026

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in Winnipeg has launched a nationwide call for illustrators of African descent with ancestry in Canada. The successful artist will contribute to the Ancestors Project, a community‐focused initiative spotlighting Black communities and histories across Canad …

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Celebrating women and human rights at Culinary Night at the Museum 

Winnipeg - March 5, 2026

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is hosting a curated culinary journey on Friday, March 13 dedicated to trailblazing women who have shaped history and advanced human rights.The menu features four courses, which will be served at four iconic spo …

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Canadian Museum for Human Rights wins prestigious Governor General’s award for excellence 

Winnipeg - January 20, 2026

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has made history, earning the Governor General’s Award for Excellence in Museums: History Alive! for its groundbreaking exhibition, Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada’s LGBT Purge. This prestigious honor highlights the exhibition’s powerful role in advancing …

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Photo gallery

If you can’t find what you are looking for here, please contact amanda.gaudes@humanrights.ca (media only) as additional images may be available.

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Photo: CMHR, Aaron Cohen

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About us

About the architecture

Human rights symbolism is embedded in every element of this iconic building. We walk you through it.

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Our history

Built in Winnipeg….for good reason! Find out why.

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Upcoming events

There’s always something amazing happening here. See what’s coming up next.

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Exhibitions

A sampling of current and upcoming special exhibitions can be found here.

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We welcome families

Visitors of all ages are invited to explore! Browse these ideas for an inspiring family experience.

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Awards

This world‐class museum has won dozens of awards and accolades. We're proud of this list.

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