We were honoured to have Kimberly Davis, Senior Executive Vice President with the National Hockey League, speak at our gala late last year. Her message of brave and bold leadership and the need to focus on dignity inspired us all to find ways to further diversity, equity and inclusion in the world around us. Watch … Continue reading Discussing dignity in sport with Kimberly Davis
This year, you’ve reached hundreds of thousands of people from across our country and around the world with stories of courage and resilience. You’ve also empowered and inspired youth to defend human rights for all. And you’ve encouraged visitors to examine and dismantle their own harmful attitudes to make way for a respectful and inclusive … Continue reading Your impact in 2022
The violin of a Holocaust victim, saved through a courageous act of friendship and remembrance, is now on display at the Museum. In 1943, Jewish violinist Fanny Hecht asked her friend, neighbour and fellow violinist Helena Visser to save her violin if she was taken during the Holocaust. Visser did just that, rescuing the violin … Continue reading New on temporary display: A violin of hope
On December 1, 200 high school students expanded their critical thinking and collaboration skills at the Manitoba High School Ethics Bowl hosted at the Museum. Working in groups, the students analyzed ethical issues, shared with the group and critiqued each other’s findings. Some even amended their original position after hearing different perspectives from their peers! … Continue reading High school students talk ethics
Thank you everyone who celebrated Gala 2022 with us on November 17, whether in-person or online. Together, we learned from Kimberly Davis, a Senior Executive with the NHL. Her message of brave and bold leadership and the need to focus on dignity inspired us all to find ways to further diversity, equity and inclusion in … Continue reading Gala 2022: Raising Our Voices
As part of this year’s gala, Friends of the CMHR hosted an inaugural Youth Event, giving 200 youth the opportunity to also learn from Kimberly Davis, this year’s gala keynote speaker. Kimberly is a Senior Executive Vice-President with the National Hockey League. She spoke with Kevin Chief from Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre about how … Continue reading Inspiring youth to lead in sport
On November 7, the Museum was filled with young climate advocates attending workshops focused on taking action to protect our planet. As part of the day, students like Alexa Caymo (pictured below) explored the Climate Justice exhibition to learn about the connections between climate change and human rights. Alexa had never visited the Museum before … Continue reading Youth learn about the intersection of climate change and human rights
This new interactive website brings the stories and voices of Survivors of residential schools to every corner of our country and beyond. Visit WitnessBlanket.ca to hear first-hand accounts from Survivors and explore The Witness Blanket. A large-scale work of art created by Carey Newman, The Witness Blanket contains hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools, … Continue reading New digital resource shares the stories and voices of Survivors of residential schools
On September 16, hundreds of students enthusiastically waving messages of peace filled the Museum for the 9th Annual Rotary Elementary School Peace Walk. It was wonderful to have the Museum once again alive with the sound of young voices. After the walk, the students heard their peers speak about what peace means to them. They … Continue reading Walking for peace – together
