Winnipeg’s human rights museum wins prestigious international award
WINNIPEG — The Canadian Museum for Human Rights has won a prestigious award at a ceremony in London, England.
The Winnipeg museum was given a top prize Friday at the 2016 Leading Culture Destination Awards.
It was chosen by a jury as best Soft Power Cultural Organization, beating out competitors including the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and museums in Poland, Afghanistan, the Philippines and Suriname.
CMHR president John Young says Canadians should be proud of the museum for its recognition as a global cultural destination.