Winnipeg – Department of Canadian Heritage

The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, took part today in the official opening ceremonies for the new Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in Winnipeg. The new museum is the first in Canada solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and promotion of human rights.

The CMHR will encourage reflection and dialogue on the exceptional role Canada continues to play in promoting human rights at home and around the globe, and deepen the public’s understanding of the struggle often required to secure those rights in a turbulent world.

The CMHR was created through the joint support of the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg, private partners and thousands of donors from across Canada. The Government of Canada’s commitment to this project demonstrates its commitment to promoting the shared values of all Canadians and strengthening our economy.

Quick Facts

• The CMHR marks the first time a province and a municipality have partnered with the Government of Canada and private-sector donors to create a national cultural institution.
• The new museum is the first national museum ever built outside of the National Capital Region.
• The CMHR offers a unique online experience, “Share Your Story,” where the public can submit audio, video, photos or written stories to the museum about their experiences with human rights.
•  Regular operations and public access to all museum galleries begin September 27, 2014.

Quotes

"As we prepare to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, we should never forget that freedom, dignity and opportunity are both our own inheritance and the legacy we leave for future generations.  It is my sincere hope that this Museum becomes a way to share that legacy with the world..”

—The Honourable Shelly Glover

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