Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Come to the Museum to see just how BIG our stories are!

There's only one week left to register to hear the voice of a generation, Autumn Peltier!

From addressing the United Nations to challenging Canadian leaders, Peltier has been standing up for Indigenous rights and environmental justice since she was only 12 years old.

Join us on Thursday, August 13 for this FREE opportunity to witness the passion, wisdom and unwavering commitment that has made her a voice impossible to ignore.

Registration is required to attend this free event, which is part of the International Network of Museums for Peace Conference.

Register here: https://humanrights.ca/event/conversation-autumn-peltier

📷: Jessica Deeks

From prisoner to president.

On August 5, 1962, Nelson Mandela was arrested for attempting to leave South Africa without a passport and encouraging workers to strike. This arrest would lead to his imprisonment for the next 27 years.

Mandela was a leader who opposed apartheid laws - a system used to oppress Black people and other non-white people in South Africa. Even while in prison, he continued to fight for equal treatment for everyone, regardless of race.

After he was released in 1990, he went on to receive the Nobel Peace Prize and became South Africa's first-ever democratically elected president.

Click to read more about Nelson Mandela's work and the apartheid system he fought against.
https://humanrights.ca/story/story-nelson-mandela

📷 : Associated Press

LAST CHANCE!

There are only a few days left to register for the International Network of Museums for Peace (INMP) Conference, happening August 12 - 16.

This is the first time this conference is coming to North America and will feature: 16 sessions, five dynamic days, and one unforgettable conference.

Registration deadline is Sunday, August 9.

Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4nPvhnb

August 1 is Emancipation Day in Canada. On August 1, 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across colonized British territories, including the lands that would become Canada.

After slavery ended, the racism used to justify it didn't just go away. It changed and became the foundation for new practices and policies that targeted and discriminated against Black people, the effects of which continue to this day.

It wasn't until 2021 that Canada officially recognized Emancipation Day. This day offers all of us in Canada an opportunity to learn about our country's past and the lasting impacts of slavery.

Emancipation Day is also an opportunity to celebrate the many and invaluable contributions of the Black community and those who fought against slavery.

The story of Black slavery in Canadian history | CMHR Canada celebrates being a destination for Americans who escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad. But slavery was also part of Canada’s history for more than 200 years.