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Family‐friendly activities, thought‐provoking discussions and special tours – find them all here. Filter by type of event or see what’s happening on the day of your visit.

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Thoughts from a post‐truth world: an evening with Marci Shore

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

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A crowd of bundled-up people stands outdoors in a city street during winter, waving multiple blue-and-yellow Ukrainian flags along with a Canadian flag. The gathering appears to be a rally or demonstration in support of Ukraine, with tall office buildings and streetlights in the background under an overcast sky. Partially obscured.

Medicine Wheels and Strong Nations

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

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Artwork featuring a large turquoise oval shape outlined in black with a red, branching form spreading across the centre. The background blends yellow and green tones with scattered organic shapes and splashes of black around the edge. Partially obscured.

Women for a Just Peace – in Palestine, Israel and at home

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Cost: $15 for workshops $20 for evening program Or $30 for workshops and evening program.

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Audience members sit in a dimly lit venue watching a presentation, their faces illuminated by stage light. In the foreground, a person with their hair in a bun and wearing a bright red scarf rests their chin on their hand, looking attentively toward the stage. Other attendees sit beside them in soft focus, creating a quiet, contemplative atmosphere as the crowd listens. Partially obscured.

Preserving Canadian Democracy: An Evening with Jason Stanley

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

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A museum exhibition wall features an illustrated mural of diverse figures and the title, “The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms / La Charte canadienne des droits et libertés.” The mural transitions from black illustrations of people into an orange section with key rights and freedoms in both English and French in the shape of the Canadian Map. Partially obscured.

Celebrating Happiness During the Full Goose Moon

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

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A Canada goose stands on a patch of melting snow, its brown and black feathers lit by warm sunlight against a shaded natural background. Partially obscured.

Manitoba Upstander Showcase

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Cost: Free admission with promo code UPSTANDER2026

General Admission Event details
In a museum gallery, students exhibit projects on easels. Two students speak with adults about their work. Partially obscured.

Edmonton and Area Upstander Showcase

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Cost: Free admission

Event details
Many people gathered in an open indoor space with tables and posters set up on them. Partially obscured.

Beyond the Rainbow Brunch

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Cost: $25 per ticket – this does not include food or beverages.

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A drag artist with long locs in a black long-sleeve outfit faces away from the camera towards a seated audience at a banquet-style event, with a colourful raised-fist mural visible on the far wall and a stage light glowing overhead. Partially obscured.

Beyond the Rainbow Storytime

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

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A drag artist reads aloud to a group of children and adults seated in colourful chairs inside a bright, industrial-style venue decorated with rainbow banners and bunting fans for a Pride-themed storytime event. Partially obscured.

Peacebuilding Through Truth and Reconciliation

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026

Cost: CAN $125–CAN $550.

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Exterior photo of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ glass windows and tower, taken against a prairie sky at dusk. The Winnipeg sign at the Forks is situated on the right side of the image. Multiple office towers and downtown lights are on the left-hand side of image. Partially obscured.

Past events

We explore human rights from many different angles and perspectives. Check out our past events (since March 2018).

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Thoughts from a post‐truth world: an evening with Marci Shore

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Location: Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1, Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Event details Register
A crowd of bundled-up people stands outdoors in a city street during winter, waving multiple blue-and-yellow Ukrainian flags along with a Canadian flag. The gathering appears to be a rally or demonstration in support of Ukraine, with tall office buildings and streetlights in the background under an overcast sky.

Medicine Wheels and Strong Nations

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The group will meet in Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1 and proceed together to Level 6.

Event details Register
Artwork featuring a large turquoise oval shape outlined in black with a red, branching form spreading across the centre. The background blends yellow and green tones with scattered organic shapes and splashes of black around the edge.

Women for a Just Peace – in Palestine, Israel and at home

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Cost: $15 for workshops $20 for evening program Or $30 for workshops and evening program.

Location: Manitoba Teachers’ Society Classrooms Level 1, Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Program details Buy Ticket
Audience members sit in a dimly lit venue watching a presentation, their faces illuminated by stage light. In the foreground, a person with their hair in a bun and wearing a bright red scarf rests their chin on their hand, looking attentively toward the stage. Other attendees sit beside them in soft focus, creating a quiet, contemplative atmosphere as the crowd listens.

Preserving Canadian Democracy: An Evening with Jason Stanley

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Location: Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1, Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Event details Register
A museum exhibition wall features an illustrated mural of diverse figures and the title, “The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms / La Charte canadienne des droits et libertés.” The mural transitions from black illustrations of people into an orange section with key rights and freedoms in both English and French in the shape of the Canadian Map.

Celebrating Happiness During the Full Goose Moon

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The group will meet in Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1 and proceed together to Level 6.

Event details Register
A Canada goose stands on a patch of melting snow, its brown and black feathers lit by warm sunlight against a shaded natural background.

Manitoba Upstander Showcase

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Cost: Free admission with promo code UPSTANDER2026

Location: Museum galleries and Garden of Contemplation

Event details General Admission
In a museum gallery, students exhibit projects on easels. Two students speak with adults about their work.

Edmonton and Area Upstander Showcase

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Cost: Free admission

Location: Royal Alberta Museum
9810 103a Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0G2

Event details
Many people gathered in an open indoor space with tables and posters set up on them.

Beyond the Rainbow Brunch

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Cost: $25 per ticket – this does not include food or beverages.

Location: Bistro Boréal, Level 1

Event details Register
A drag artist with long locs in a black long-sleeve outfit faces away from the camera towards a seated audience at a banquet-style event, with a colourful raised-fist mural visible on the far wall and a stage light glowing overhead.

Beyond the Rainbow Storytime

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Cost: Free, registration required

Location: Stuart Clark Garden of Contemplation, Level 3

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A drag artist reads aloud to a group of children and adults seated in colourful chairs inside a bright, industrial-style venue decorated with rainbow banners and bunting fans for a Pride-themed storytime event.

Peacebuilding Through Truth and Reconciliation

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026

Cost: CAN $125–CAN $550.

Location: All daytime conference events will take place at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

Event details Register
Exterior photo of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ glass windows and tower, taken against a prairie sky at dusk. The Winnipeg sign at the Forks is situated on the right side of the image. Multiple office towers and downtown lights are on the left-hand side of image.

Past events

We explore human rights from many different angles and perspectives. Check out our past events (since March 2018).

Explore Past Events

We’re working on upcoming events.

In the meantime, check out our past events (since March 2018).

Explore Past Events

Photo: Lindsay Winter Photography

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