Centre for Human Rights Research, University of Manitoba
@chrrumanitoba.bsky.social
Since 2012, we've brought together research with an eye for social justice and human rights. Treaty One and Manitoba Act lands, Treaty Three water, Treaty Five hydroelectricity.
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Join us for the first webinar in this year's The Last Drop Water Researchers Speaker Series!💧
Dr. Mihir Shah, Distinguished Professor at Shiv Nadar University, will speak to Water Challenges in the Anthropocene: Lessons from India on October 8 from 12-1 pm CST (10:30-11:30 pm IST).
#umanitoba
Dr. Mihir Shah, Distinguished Professor at Shiv Nadar University, will speak to Water Challenges in the Anthropocene: Lessons from India on October 8 from 12-1 pm CST (10:30-11:30 pm IST).
#umanitoba
These coming weeks, we'll be introducing some of our wonderful students! ✨
Today, we have Catherine Acebo (she/they), a student researcher at CHRR. Catherine is a 2nd year J.D. student at Robson Hall.
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#umanitoba #umstudent
Today, we have Catherine Acebo (she/they), a student researcher at CHRR. Catherine is a 2nd year J.D. student at Robson Hall.
Swipe to learn more about Catherine ➡️
#umanitoba #umstudent
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
These coming weeks, we'll be introducing some of our wonderful students! ✨
Today, we have Catherine Acebo (she/they), a student researcher at CHRR. Catherine is a 2nd year J.D. student at Robson Hall.
Swipe to learn more about Catherine ➡️
#umanitoba #umstudent
Today, we have Catherine Acebo (she/they), a student researcher at CHRR. Catherine is a 2nd year J.D. student at Robson Hall.
Swipe to learn more about Catherine ➡️
#umanitoba #umstudent
Interested in learning more about the relationship between water and justice? 💧
Grounded in the Nibi Declaration of Treaty #3, this resource guide compiles resources to give those interested in learning about water and justice a starting point.
#umanitoba #waterjustice
Grounded in the Nibi Declaration of Treaty #3, this resource guide compiles resources to give those interested in learning about water and justice a starting point.
#umanitoba #waterjustice
November 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Interested in learning more about the relationship between water and justice? 💧
Grounded in the Nibi Declaration of Treaty #3, this resource guide compiles resources to give those interested in learning about water and justice a starting point.
#umanitoba #waterjustice
Grounded in the Nibi Declaration of Treaty #3, this resource guide compiles resources to give those interested in learning about water and justice a starting point.
#umanitoba #waterjustice
Please join us and the Department of Sociology and Criminology as we host Dr. Christina Clark-Kazak for a lecture on a social age analysis of Canada’s immigration policy on Thursday, Nov. 20 @ 12:00 noon in 108 St. John's College. All are welcome to attend.
#umanitoba #immigration
#umanitoba #immigration
November 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Please join us and the Department of Sociology and Criminology as we host Dr. Christina Clark-Kazak for a lecture on a social age analysis of Canada’s immigration policy on Thursday, Nov. 20 @ 12:00 noon in 108 St. John's College. All are welcome to attend.
#umanitoba #immigration
#umanitoba #immigration
This Friday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 pm, please join us in hosting Eva Payne (UMississippi) for a History Colloquium Invited Book Talk in 111 St. John's College. All are welcome to attend.
Learn more about Eva below. ⬇️
Learn more about Eva below. ⬇️
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This Friday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 pm, please join us in hosting Eva Payne (UMississippi) for a History Colloquium Invited Book Talk in 111 St. John's College. All are welcome to attend.
Learn more about Eva below. ⬇️
Learn more about Eva below. ⬇️
The fourth episode of Just Research is out now! 🎙
On the last episode, CHRR director Dr. Adele Perry speaks to Brenda Gunn (Professor, Robson Hall - Faculty of Law, UManitoba) about her research on Indigenous peoples and human rights.
Listen now at chrr.info/resource/jus...
#umanitoba
On the last episode, CHRR director Dr. Adele Perry speaks to Brenda Gunn (Professor, Robson Hall - Faculty of Law, UManitoba) about her research on Indigenous peoples and human rights.
Listen now at chrr.info/resource/jus...
#umanitoba
October 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The fourth episode of Just Research is out now! 🎙
On the last episode, CHRR director Dr. Adele Perry speaks to Brenda Gunn (Professor, Robson Hall - Faculty of Law, UManitoba) about her research on Indigenous peoples and human rights.
Listen now at chrr.info/resource/jus...
#umanitoba
On the last episode, CHRR director Dr. Adele Perry speaks to Brenda Gunn (Professor, Robson Hall - Faculty of Law, UManitoba) about her research on Indigenous peoples and human rights.
Listen now at chrr.info/resource/jus...
#umanitoba
The 2024 Pride in Health conference showcased a variety of artwork exploring 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences 🌈. These coming weeks, we will be highlighting these artworks, which are now featured in an art catalogue.
Today, we're featuring Revoltingly Red (Awfully Alive) by Brody McQueen (he/him).
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Today, we're featuring Revoltingly Red (Awfully Alive) by Brody McQueen (he/him).
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October 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The 2024 Pride in Health conference showcased a variety of artwork exploring 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences 🌈. These coming weeks, we will be highlighting these artworks, which are now featured in an art catalogue.
Today, we're featuring Revoltingly Red (Awfully Alive) by Brody McQueen (he/him).
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Today, we're featuring Revoltingly Red (Awfully Alive) by Brody McQueen (he/him).
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Next week Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 2 pm, join us as we host Alex Neve for a lecture titled Universal Human Rights: The case for strengthened domestic implementation in Canada. The event will be held in 108 St. John's College.
Learn more about Alex Neve below ⬇
#umanitoba #humanrights
Learn more about Alex Neve below ⬇
#umanitoba #humanrights
October 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Next week Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 2 pm, join us as we host Alex Neve for a lecture titled Universal Human Rights: The case for strengthened domestic implementation in Canada. The event will be held in 108 St. John's College.
Learn more about Alex Neve below ⬇
#umanitoba #humanrights
Learn more about Alex Neve below ⬇
#umanitoba #humanrights
The third episode of Just Research is out now! 🎙
In this episode, CHRR manager Dr. Pauline Tennent talks to Dr. Lindsay Larios (Associate Professor, Social Work, UManitoba), about her research in reproductive justice.
Listen now at chrr.info/resource/jus...
#umanitoba #reproductiverights
In this episode, CHRR manager Dr. Pauline Tennent talks to Dr. Lindsay Larios (Associate Professor, Social Work, UManitoba), about her research in reproductive justice.
Listen now at chrr.info/resource/jus...
#umanitoba #reproductiverights
Just Research: A Podcast – Season 1 - Centre for Human Rights Research
Just Research is a podcast series from the Centre for Human Rights Research at the University of Manitoba. Hosted by Dr. Pauline Tennent and Dr. Adele Perry, the podcast highlights researchers from th...
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October 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The third episode of Just Research is out now! 🎙
In this episode, CHRR manager Dr. Pauline Tennent talks to Dr. Lindsay Larios (Associate Professor, Social Work, UManitoba), about her research in reproductive justice.
Listen now at chrr.info/resource/jus...
#umanitoba #reproductiverights
In this episode, CHRR manager Dr. Pauline Tennent talks to Dr. Lindsay Larios (Associate Professor, Social Work, UManitoba), about her research in reproductive justice.
Listen now at chrr.info/resource/jus...
#umanitoba #reproductiverights
"What does it take to act to heal our waters? How can we be better ancestors?" 🌊
At the launch of Jaimie Isaac's new solo exhibition, telltales, Isaac asked the audience these pivotal questions while film of bright green algae-infested waters played in the background.
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At the launch of Jaimie Isaac's new solo exhibition, telltales, Isaac asked the audience these pivotal questions while film of bright green algae-infested waters played in the background.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"What does it take to act to heal our waters? How can we be better ancestors?" 🌊
At the launch of Jaimie Isaac's new solo exhibition, telltales, Isaac asked the audience these pivotal questions while film of bright green algae-infested waters played in the background.
(1/3)
At the launch of Jaimie Isaac's new solo exhibition, telltales, Isaac asked the audience these pivotal questions while film of bright green algae-infested waters played in the background.
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In partnership with the UM Institute for the Humanities & the Faculty of Arts, join us on Friday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 pm as we host Eva Payne (UMississippi) for a History Colloquium Invited Book Talk in 111 St. John's College. All are welcome to attend.
#umanitoba
#umanitoba
October 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
In partnership with the UM Institute for the Humanities & the Faculty of Arts, join us on Friday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 pm as we host Eva Payne (UMississippi) for a History Colloquium Invited Book Talk in 111 St. John's College. All are welcome to attend.
#umanitoba
#umanitoba
On Wednesday, Nov. 5, join us on Zoom for the next webinar in The Last Drop Speaker Series @ 11 am CST w/ Aimée Craft (UOttawa), Linda Barrientos-Mendez (UDenver), Deborah McGregor (Anishinabe, Whitefish River First Nation, UCalgary), Anaís Roque (DukeU), & Sameer H. Shah (UWashington).
#umanitoba
#umanitoba
October 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
On Wednesday, Nov. 5, join us on Zoom for the next webinar in The Last Drop Speaker Series @ 11 am CST w/ Aimée Craft (UOttawa), Linda Barrientos-Mendez (UDenver), Deborah McGregor (Anishinabe, Whitefish River First Nation, UCalgary), Anaís Roque (DukeU), & Sameer H. Shah (UWashington).
#umanitoba
#umanitoba
Join Just Waters & the UM Institute for Humanities next week on October 30 @ 1pm as we host Dr. Shannon Stunden Bower for a talk titled, “Refusing to Harness a River: A Study of Dryland Farmers Resisting Irrigation in mid-20th Century Saskatchewan.”
Learn more about Shannon below ⬇️
#umanitoba
Learn more about Shannon below ⬇️
#umanitoba
October 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Join Just Waters & the UM Institute for Humanities next week on October 30 @ 1pm as we host Dr. Shannon Stunden Bower for a talk titled, “Refusing to Harness a River: A Study of Dryland Farmers Resisting Irrigation in mid-20th Century Saskatchewan.”
Learn more about Shannon below ⬇️
#umanitoba
Learn more about Shannon below ⬇️
#umanitoba
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On Friday October 24 at 7pm, @kdubin.bsky.social & Jorge Nállim present an evening on Cuban-Canadian encounters through music, art, politics and more at the Winnipeg launch of Strangely Friends. Co-presented by @btlbooks.com and @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social. - mailchi.mp/grant/karen-...
Explore Cuban-Canadian encounters in Karen Dubinsky's new book
Join historians Karen Dubinsky and Jorge Nállim for an evening on Cuban-Canadian encounters through music, art, politics and more. Including a reading from Dubinsky's latest book, Strangely, Friends: ...
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October 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
On Friday October 24 at 7pm, @kdubin.bsky.social & Jorge Nállim present an evening on Cuban-Canadian encounters through music, art, politics and more at the Winnipeg launch of Strangely Friends. Co-presented by @btlbooks.com and @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social. - mailchi.mp/grant/karen-...
Just Waters is thrilled to invite you to celebrate Jaimie Isaac's solo exhibition, "telltales." Join us on Wednesday, Oct 22 @ 6 pm for an opening talk & welcome to the exhibition at 267 Sherbrook St.
See you there!
#umanitoba #waterjustice #artexhibition #winnipeg
See you there!
#umanitoba #waterjustice #artexhibition #winnipeg
October 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Just Waters is thrilled to invite you to celebrate Jaimie Isaac's solo exhibition, "telltales." Join us on Wednesday, Oct 22 @ 6 pm for an opening talk & welcome to the exhibition at 267 Sherbrook St.
See you there!
#umanitoba #waterjustice #artexhibition #winnipeg
See you there!
#umanitoba #waterjustice #artexhibition #winnipeg
In collaboration with the Masters of Human Rights (MHR) program, we will be hosting Alex Neve for a lecture titled "Universal Human Rights: The case for strengthened domestic implementation in Canada" on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at 2pm in 108 St. John’s College. All are welcome to attend.
October 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
In collaboration with the Masters of Human Rights (MHR) program, we will be hosting Alex Neve for a lecture titled "Universal Human Rights: The case for strengthened domestic implementation in Canada" on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at 2pm in 108 St. John’s College. All are welcome to attend.
On Friday, October 24 at 7 pm, join historians Karen Dubinsky and Jorge Nállim to celebrate Dubinsky’s latest book, Strangely, Friends: A History of Cuban-Canadian Encounters (Between the Lines Books). This event will be held in the Atrium of McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park.
October 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
On Friday, October 24 at 7 pm, join historians Karen Dubinsky and Jorge Nállim to celebrate Dubinsky’s latest book, Strangely, Friends: A History of Cuban-Canadian Encounters (Between the Lines Books). This event will be held in the Atrium of McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park.
Join Just Waters & UM Institute for Humanities on Oct 30 at 1 pm as they host Dr. Shannon Stunden Bower for a talk titled, “Refusing to Harness a River: A Study of Dryland Farmers Resisting Irrigation in mid-20th Century Saskatchewan” in Room 108 in St. John’s College. All are welcome to attend.
October 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Join Just Waters & UM Institute for Humanities on Oct 30 at 1 pm as they host Dr. Shannon Stunden Bower for a talk titled, “Refusing to Harness a River: A Study of Dryland Farmers Resisting Irrigation in mid-20th Century Saskatchewan” in Room 108 in St. John’s College. All are welcome to attend.
Join us next week Wednesday, Oct 8 at 12pm CST (10:30 pm IST) as we host Dr. Mihir Shah (Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR) for The Last Drop Water Researchers Speaker Series💧 Learn more about Dr. Shah's work below ⬇⬇
Register now by visiting chrr.info/.../water-ch...
#umanitoba #waterjustice
Register now by visiting chrr.info/.../water-ch...
#umanitoba #waterjustice
October 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join us next week Wednesday, Oct 8 at 12pm CST (10:30 pm IST) as we host Dr. Mihir Shah (Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR) for The Last Drop Water Researchers Speaker Series💧 Learn more about Dr. Shah's work below ⬇⬇
Register now by visiting chrr.info/.../water-ch...
#umanitoba #waterjustice
Register now by visiting chrr.info/.../water-ch...
#umanitoba #waterjustice
Looking for period supplies on UM campuses? 👀
As a part of our Period Poverty & Equity, On Campus & Beyond project, we created maps showing where you can access period supplies at UM.
Access the map by scanning the QR code or by visiting chrr.info/.../universi....
Learn more below ⬇️
#umanitoba
As a part of our Period Poverty & Equity, On Campus & Beyond project, we created maps showing where you can access period supplies at UM.
Access the map by scanning the QR code or by visiting chrr.info/.../universi....
Learn more below ⬇️
#umanitoba
October 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Looking for period supplies on UM campuses? 👀
As a part of our Period Poverty & Equity, On Campus & Beyond project, we created maps showing where you can access period supplies at UM.
Access the map by scanning the QR code or by visiting chrr.info/.../universi....
Learn more below ⬇️
#umanitoba
As a part of our Period Poverty & Equity, On Campus & Beyond project, we created maps showing where you can access period supplies at UM.
Access the map by scanning the QR code or by visiting chrr.info/.../universi....
Learn more below ⬇️
#umanitoba
Residential school denialism is on the rise.
This quote from lawyer & professor Kimberly Murray comes from an abridged version of a chapter on a forthcoming volume from CHRR affiliates Niigaan Sinclair & Sean Carleton that will help people identify & confront residential school denialism.
#NDTR
This quote from lawyer & professor Kimberly Murray comes from an abridged version of a chapter on a forthcoming volume from CHRR affiliates Niigaan Sinclair & Sean Carleton that will help people identify & confront residential school denialism.
#NDTR
September 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Residential school denialism is on the rise.
This quote from lawyer & professor Kimberly Murray comes from an abridged version of a chapter on a forthcoming volume from CHRR affiliates Niigaan Sinclair & Sean Carleton that will help people identify & confront residential school denialism.
#NDTR
This quote from lawyer & professor Kimberly Murray comes from an abridged version of a chapter on a forthcoming volume from CHRR affiliates Niigaan Sinclair & Sean Carleton that will help people identify & confront residential school denialism.
#NDTR
Join us for the first webinar in this year's The Last Drop Water Researchers Speaker Series!💧
Dr. Mihir Shah, Distinguished Professor at Shiv Nadar University, will speak to Water Challenges in the Anthropocene: Lessons from India on October 8 from 12-1 pm CST (10:30-11:30 pm IST).
#umanitoba
Dr. Mihir Shah, Distinguished Professor at Shiv Nadar University, will speak to Water Challenges in the Anthropocene: Lessons from India on October 8 from 12-1 pm CST (10:30-11:30 pm IST).
#umanitoba
September 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Join us for the first webinar in this year's The Last Drop Water Researchers Speaker Series!💧
Dr. Mihir Shah, Distinguished Professor at Shiv Nadar University, will speak to Water Challenges in the Anthropocene: Lessons from India on October 8 from 12-1 pm CST (10:30-11:30 pm IST).
#umanitoba
Dr. Mihir Shah, Distinguished Professor at Shiv Nadar University, will speak to Water Challenges in the Anthropocene: Lessons from India on October 8 from 12-1 pm CST (10:30-11:30 pm IST).
#umanitoba
On Oct 1 at 2:30 pm, please join us and the UM Institute for Humanities for a presentation from Dr. Eloy Terena on Indigenous Peoples & the Lula Administration in 108 St. John's College.
For more information on the presentation, scan the QR code on the poster.
#umanitoba
For more information on the presentation, scan the QR code on the poster.
#umanitoba
September 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
On Oct 1 at 2:30 pm, please join us and the UM Institute for Humanities for a presentation from Dr. Eloy Terena on Indigenous Peoples & the Lula Administration in 108 St. John's College.
For more information on the presentation, scan the QR code on the poster.
#umanitoba
For more information on the presentation, scan the QR code on the poster.
#umanitoba
In honour of National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, & Gender Diverse People (MMIWG2S+), please join us on Friday October 3rd 2025 for Advocacy in Action: Create a Red Dress Pin with Gerri-Lee Pangman at 10 am in 543-544 University Centre.
#umanitoba #MMIWG2S
#umanitoba #MMIWG2S
September 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In honour of National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, & Gender Diverse People (MMIWG2S+), please join us on Friday October 3rd 2025 for Advocacy in Action: Create a Red Dress Pin with Gerri-Lee Pangman at 10 am in 543-544 University Centre.
#umanitoba #MMIWG2S
#umanitoba #MMIWG2S
We are beyond thrilled to host Dr. Kathy Bird & Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe on Monday, September 22 to learn about the history & politics of Winnipeg’s sewage system at The Forks Historic Port at 6 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Learn more about Dr. Kathy Bird & Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe below. ⬇️
#umanitoba
Learn more about Dr. Kathy Bird & Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe below. ⬇️
#umanitoba
September 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We are beyond thrilled to host Dr. Kathy Bird & Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe on Monday, September 22 to learn about the history & politics of Winnipeg’s sewage system at The Forks Historic Port at 6 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Learn more about Dr. Kathy Bird & Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe below. ⬇️
#umanitoba
Learn more about Dr. Kathy Bird & Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe below. ⬇️
#umanitoba
This week's #rights researcher of the week is Dr. Rusty Souleymanov, an associate professor in Social Work at #UManitoba whose work with the Village Lab focuses on HIV, harm reduction, & health justice, using community-led, equity-oriented approaches.
Learn more at: chrr.info/person/rusty...
Learn more at: chrr.info/person/rusty...
September 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
This week's #rights researcher of the week is Dr. Rusty Souleymanov, an associate professor in Social Work at #UManitoba whose work with the Village Lab focuses on HIV, harm reduction, & health justice, using community-led, equity-oriented approaches.
Learn more at: chrr.info/person/rusty...
Learn more at: chrr.info/person/rusty...