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Humans, On Rights

Stuart Murray
Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Black History Manitoba
Canada Accessibility Act
Indigenous Rights
Education
Residential Schools
Transportation
Section 35 Of the Constitution
Recycling
Orange Shirt Day
Sustainability
Road Safety
Canada
The Forks
United Nations
Artificial Intelligence
WISE Kinetic Energy
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Clean Water

Humans, On Rights is an intellectual and stimulating conversation with human rights grassroots influencers, community leaders, policymakers, advocates and educators about their passion to become human rights champions. Humans, On Rights host Stuart Murray, the Inaugural President & CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights will explore with his guest the power of a positive outcome when you conn... more

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On this episode of Humans, On Rights, we sit down with Suzanne Winterflood, Program Manager of WISE Kinetic Energy — Manitoba's largest STEM outreach program. What started over 35 years ago as a small group of professors working to bring more girls i... more

On this episode of Humans, On Rights, we sit down with Bruno de Oliveira Jayme, a Brazilian-born artist, educator, and community arts practitioner who has spent 25 years making Canada his home. Now a full professor in the Faculty of Education at the ... more

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Suzanne Winterflood
Program Manager at WISE Kinetic Energy
WISE Kinetic Energy
Episode: Suzanne Winterflood: Breaking Down Barriers in STEM
Bruno de Oliveira Jayme
Educator, artist, and facilitator of art-based activism
University of Manitoba; Human Rights Museum; Art-based education advocate
Episode: Bruno de Oliveira Jayme: Art, Activism, and the Power of Creative Dissent
Divya Sharma
Young activist and student leader; former president of UMSU and UMSU representative
University of Manitoba; UMSU; Canadian youth leadership networks
Episode: Divya Sharma: Opting Out Is a Privilege
Janet James
Episode: Janet James: Leadership, Economic Equity, and the Work Nobody Sees
Nadia Thompson
Community leader, educator, advocate for Black History Manitoba
Black History Manitoba
Episode: Nadia Thompson: Celebrating 45 Years of Black History in Manitoba
Helga Jacobsen
Sustainability Coordinator at The Forks
The Forks
Episode: Helga Jakobson: A "Zero Waste" Forks and the Right to a Healthy Environment
Bruce McIvor
Author of Indigenous Rights in One Minute
Author, Indigenous Rights advocate
Episode: Bruce McIvor: What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation
Patty Weins
Author of That'll Never Work Here; Bicycle Mayor of Winnipeg; host of That's Her Problem podcast
Author, Advocate, Bicycle Mayor of Winnipeg
Episode: Patty Weins: Transportation, Safety, and the Right to the City
Max Brault
National leader in accessibility, inclusion, and disability rights; author
Author of The Race to the Starting Line; founder of Max Brault SMA Foundation
Episode: Max Brault: Race to the Starting Line

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Stuart Murray
Host of the show; prominent figure in human rights education and advocacy

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
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    The interviewer did such a good job interviewing the minister and capturing important moments in her life.. really good!

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Interviews with ministers and rights advocates are engaging and informative.
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The host asks thoughtful questions that bring out personal stories and policy insights.

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Janet James: Leadership, Economic Equity, and the Work Nobody Sees
Q: Can you describe a moment when you realized you had closed a personal leadership gap, and how mentoring helped you get there?
The moment came when mentors in my inner circle recognized my potential, provided courses and opportunities, and challenged me to aim higher; their support made me believe I could take on bigger roles, and it reinforced that growth is a collective effort, not a solo journey.
Clayton Sandy: Orange Shirt Day and the Journey of Healing
Q: What does Orange Shirt Day mean to you personally?
Clayton explains it as a doorway to understanding the legacy of residential schools, urging people to move beyond a single day and engage in ongoing education, dialogue, and action to support healing and reconciliation.
Bruce McIvor: What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation
Q: How do Indigenous rights differ from Indigenous peoples' own laws?
Aboriginal rights are Canadian-law concepts recognized and interpreted by courts, while Indigenous peoples' own laws are the governance systems that Indigenous communities maintain independently; both must be understood in their respective contexts during reconciliation.
Bruce McIvor: What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation
Q: Why is Section 35 so important to talk about reconciliation?
Section 35 provides constitutional protection for Aboriginal and treaty rights and acts as a framework to ensure that laws comply with the Constitution, though it is not an absolute shield; it enables a structured, legal conversation about how Indigenous rights interact with national interests.
Divya Sharma: Opting Out Is a Privilege
Q: What role does education and literacy play in human rights, especially in relation to AI and technology?
Education is foundational; it equips people to understand their rights, the implications of AI, and how to participate in civic life. By increasing literacy—both constitutional and technological—we can empower communities to navigate ethical use of technology and advocate for fair policies.

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What is Humans, On Rights about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations center on human rights, education, mobilization, and taking action across communities. Episodes feature educators, policymakers, activists, and community leaders discussing barriers to equity, effective youth engagement, inclusive design, Indigenous rights, harm reduction, and sustainable practices. The show often grounds abstract rights in practical initiatives—from classroom programming and municipal planning to national policy and grassroots organizing—highlighting real-world impact, lived experiences, and concrete pathways for change. A notable strength is the breadth of guests spanning education, law, public health, and urban design, all tied by a common commitment to advancing rights through practical action and partners... more

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1. Suzanne Winterflood
2. Bruno de Oliveira Jayme
3. Divya Sharma
4. Janet James
5. Nadia Thompson
6. Helga Jacobsen
7. Bruce McIvor
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