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This gallery, the largest of the Museum, explores dozens of Canadian stories, from democratic rights to language rights, from freedom of conscience to freedom from discrimination. A digital canvas relays stories across a 29‐metre screen, while others are told in floor stations and story niches.
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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is located on...
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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is located on Indigenous ancestral lands on Treaty One Territory. The Red River Valley is also the birthplace of the Métis. We acknowledge that the water in the Museum comes from Shoal Lake and are grateful to the First Nations that care for that water.
Black history and human rights. Discover Black stories, voices, struggles and triumphs. Learn about personal and collective acts of resistance and the ongoing fight for equality. Reflect on how we can work to end colonial and racist systems of repression. Explore Stories.
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. Our aim is to build not only a national hub for human rights learning and discovery, but a new era of global human rights leadership.
- It is a marvel of design and architecture. The CMHR is designed by world-renowned American architect Antoine Predock who took inspiration from the Canadian landscape.
- Exploring CMHR will take more than one visit! The CMHR has dynamic, interactive exhibits; artifacts and artworks; as well as storytelling and performance presentations.
- It has 11 main galleries spread in five floors. All of the main sections are built around human rights themes. These are: What are Human Rights? – features a timeline that presents human rights concepts throughout the ages and around the world.
- It houses a modern restaurant and a boutique. Need a bit of rest and a snack after all the deep musings and reflections? You can take a load off at ERA Bistro.
The Canadian Museum of Human Rights contains 11 galleries that cover a wide array of issues surrounding human rights: (1) What are Human Rights, (2) Indigenous Perspectives, (3) Canadian Journeys, (4) Protecting Rights in Canada, (5) Examining the Holocaust, (6) Turning Points for Humanity, (7) Breaking the Silence, (8) Actions Count, (9 ...
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The past year at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights has been full of unforgettable moments. Moments of inspiration. Moments of connection. Moments of action. These moments remind us of the immense power and importance of human rights. They create new opportunities for thoughtful dialogue about the nature of rights.
