Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Canadian Museum for Human Rights Welcome to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights on Facebook. Code of conduct
We aim to create a space to explore human rights that is safe for everyone.

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. The Museum’s mandate is to enhance understanding of human rights, promote respect for others and encourage reflection and dialogue. We are committed to maintaining a respectful forum for discussion and dialogue. Dialogue occurs through a

respectful exchange of ideas and an openness to understanding someone else’s point of view. It’s about making an effort to be understood, while at the same time making an effort to listen, inquire and learn. Our code of conduct calls on participants to:
· stay on topic
· respect the rights, differences and opinions of others
· treat others the way you wish to be treated
· scrutinize ideas, not the people putting them forward
Please be advised that if you violate this code of conduct, we will remove your post. Repeated violations may result in you being blocked from the Museum’s page. Thank you for participating in the conversations on this page. The Museum is committed to bringing people together to explore human rights, in Canada, and around the world. We invite you to help us create an environment that promotes the awareness and advancement of human rights. We may reproduce the best comments on another platform, such as our website at humanrights.ca. We look forward to hearing from you! What kinds of comments will be removed?
· Personal attacks: Attacks against other commenters will be removed. Abusive or threating posts will not be tolerated.
· Discrimination: Targeting a group of people or posting generalizations about groups of people based on attributes such as race, ethnicity, country of origin, religion, age, s*x, s*xual orientation or gender identity is not allowed.
· Offensive language: Posts that contain expletives or offensive, inflammatory language will be removed.
· Spam: Posts that are repetitive, promote a product or service, advertise or promote a political party or candidate, or have no relevance to the topic being discussed will be removed. Do not post multiple messages that say the same thing.
· Illegal activities: Posts that are unlawful, harassing, libelous, obscene, false, misrepresentative, pornographic or that infringe on the rights of a third party will be removed.

05/31/2026

May 31 is the start of National AccessAbility Week (NAAW). To mark the week, we spent some time with Yvonne Peters, a champion for disability rights and one of our Board trustees, and got her thoughts on the importance of accessibility.

Come one come all for an enchanting storytime with local drag artists! On Sunday, May 31, from 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m., ple...
05/28/2026

Come one come all for an enchanting storytime with local drag artists!

On Sunday, May 31, from 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m., please join the fabulous Waaseyaa Haze and Hari V as they read heartwarming stories celebrating inclusivity and Pride!

Co-hosted with the Rainbow Resource Centre, this event will feature big personalities, even bigger hearts, and stories that will have the whole family smiling. This is one event you won’t want to miss.

Perfect for kids of all ages! This event is FREE! All you need to do is register on our website.

Gather around as local drag artists read uplifting tales celebrating inclusivity.

05/26/2026

Are you in the Edmonton area and looking for a little inspiration?

For months, students in grades 5-12 have researched human rights issues that are important to them and how they can use their own strengths and abilities to take action.

Now, the students are ready to show off their projects and chat with visitors at the annual Upstander Showcase, hosted at the Royal Alberta Museum on Thursday, May 28, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission is free, so stop by and check out these upstander students who are already working hard to improve the world around them.

https://humanrights.ca/edmonton-and-area-upstander-showcase

We're hiring! Click the link if you'd like to join our team as a Retail and Earned Revenue Specialist.
05/24/2026

We're hiring! Click the link if you'd like to join our team as a Retail and Earned Revenue Specialist.

Do you share our passion for human rights and want to help inspire change? Come work with us! We’d love for you to join our team.

Brunch up your life this Pride season! Join us and Rainbow Resource Centre for a delicious morning of drag and breakfast...
05/23/2026

Brunch up your life this Pride season!

Join us and Rainbow Resource Centre for a delicious morning of drag and breakfast excellence on Sunday, May 31! Drag performers Zova Da Silva, Kymera, Waaseyaa Haze and Hari V will dazzle while you enjoy a tasty menu by WOW! Hospitality.

Tickets are $25; this price does not include food or drinks. Food available at menu pricing. Secure your tickets before they sell out! https://bit.ly/4tQCqqt

Photo 1 credit: Aaron Cohen, CMHR
Photo 2 credit: Christopher Dowhan
Photo 3 credit: Darin Nguyen
Photo 4 credit: Alex Clearwater
Photo 5 credit: Vincent Wolfgang

May 22 is known as Harvey Milk Day - a day to recognize the contributions of Harvey Milk in advancing the rights of 2SLG...
05/22/2026

May 22 is known as Harvey Milk Day - a day to recognize the contributions of Harvey Milk in advancing the rights of 2SLGBTQI+ people.

Milk was a prominent gay activist before being elected as the first openly gay politician elected to California public office.

During his short time in office, he sponsored a bill banning discrimination based on s*xual orientation in public accommodations, housing, and employment, which passed 11-1.

In 1978, Milk was assassinated by the former city supervisor who cast the lone vote against Milk's bill.

Harvey Milk is featured in the Museum's "Human Rights Through Time" exhibit on Level 2.

📷 : Daniel Nicoletta, CC-BY-SA

05/20/2026

Join us tomorrow for the Manitoba Upstander Showcase, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Use promo code UPSTANDER2026 for FREE admission to the Museum and experience over 50 student made projects dedicated to human rights!

Get your free ticket online here: https://bit.ly/4dZT9Sr

A great week to be in Winnipeg! Come on down on Thursday for the Manitoba Upstander Showcase!
05/19/2026

A great week to be in Winnipeg! Come on down on Thursday for the Manitoba Upstander Showcase!

May 18 is International Museums Day, and we're proud to be part of a family of national museums that each play a part in...
05/18/2026

May 18 is International Museums Day, and we're proud to be part of a family of national museums that each play a part in telling the history, culture, achievements, and stories of the people who call Canada home.

If you're interested in learning more about these different organizations, we encourage you to follow them on social media or better yet, give them a visit!

- Canadian Museum of History
- Canadian War Museum
- National Gallery of Canada
- Canadian Museum of Nature
- Canadian Museum of Immigration / Musée canadien de l'immigration
- Canada Science and Technology Museum
- Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum

📷 1: NGCMBAC
📷 2: Janet Stephens

05/18/2026

We've all made this embarrassing gaffe in our lives.

For International Museum Day, we're turning it into a great experience!

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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
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