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A children’s book about growing up with autism, written by a Grade 11 student from Falcon Beach School. A project about period poverty by a Grade 9 student from Niverville High School. A Grade 12 duo from J.H. Bruns Collegiate who will be performing music of resistance and change. These are some of the projects to be presented tomorrow at the Be an Upstander Showcase at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR).
This annual event highlights Manitoba students in grades 4–12 who learn about an important human rights issue in the classroom and then take action to make a difference.
New this year, inspired by Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change, a busking station will be set up in the Stuart Clark Garden of Contemplation for students to showcase their music.
The CMHR is offering a special free admission offer for visitors to attend the showcase. Admission will include access to the entire Museum. Free admission is only available in person at the box office.
WHAT: Be an Upstander Showcase
WHEN: Thursday, May 23, 2024
1:30–3:30 p.m.
5:30–7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Level 2 – What Are Human Rights?; Indigenous Perspectives; Canadian Journeys
Level 3 – Protecting Rights in Canada; Stuart Clark Garden of Contemplation
Students will be available for media interviews and live musical performances in the afternoon portion of the showcase from 1:30–3:30 p.m.