Episodes

Sept. 10, 2025

Don Woodstock: The Man Who Made Manitoba Ditch the Plastic Bag

We sit down with Don Woodstock, author of "Unrelenting" and the grassroots activist who transformed recycling in Winnipeg. Don's journey from a farm in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica to becoming the driving force behind Manitoba's ...

Aug. 27, 2025

Heather Fast: Environmental Rights as Human Rights

Heather Fast: Environmental Rights as Human RightsWhen the International Court of Justice issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change this past July, it confirmed what environmental advocates have been arguing for ye...

Aug. 13, 2025

Jamie Paris: Why 'Toxic Masculinity' Isn't Helping Anyone (And What Will)

We sit down with Jamie Paris, a University of Manitoba literature scholar whose research bridges Shakespearean drama with contemporary issues of race, gender and masculinity. Jamie brings a unique perspective to conversations...

July 30, 2025

Michel Durand-Wood: Building an Affordable City for Everyone, Forever

We sit down with Michel Durand-Wood, better known online as "Elmwood Guy," a Winnipeg-based writer, community advocate, and author of "You'll Pay for This: How We Can Afford a Great City for Everyone Forever." Michel shares h...

July 16, 2025

Kerstin Roger on Elder Abuse

We sit down with Dr. Kerstin Roger, a researcher and advocate tackling an urgent but often overlooked human rights issue: the abuse of older adults. Dr. Roger shares why this isn't just a family matter—it's a fundamental question of human dignity and rights.

July 2, 2025

Stanislas Bell: Breaking Barriers at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

We sit down with Stanislas Bell, Manager of Visitor Services at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the first Black manager in a position of power at the institution. Originally from Cameroon, Stanislas shares his journey from teenage immigrant to community leader, including a life-threatening…

June 18, 2025

Brigette DePape: Climate Justice and Community Action

We sit down with Brigette DePape, project manager and climate planner at Narratives Inc, who brings together climate advocacy, education, and community action in powerful ways. As someone who's been part of the climate justice movement for over 15 years, Bridgette offers both personal insights and …

June 4, 2025

Aaron Pollock: Architecture as Human Rights - Designing Spaces for Justice and Inclusion

Aaron Pollock: Architecture as Human Rights - Designing Spaces for Justice and InclusionIt's Pride month, and we're sitting down with Aaron Pollock, associate architect at Number TEN Architectural Group and the lead architect...

May 22, 2025

Dr. Stanley Amaladas: Trust, Rights, and Human Dignity

We sit down with Dr. Stanley Amaladas, Director of the Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Amaladas reflects on his journey from Malaysia to Canada and shares a powerful story about his ci...

May 8, 2025

Carly Gray and Ron Thiessen: Land Stewardship and Environmental Education

We sit down with Ron Thiessen, Executive Director of CPAWS Manitoba, and Carly Gray, Environmental Education Manager, to discuss conservation initiatives in our province and the importance of connecting with nature.

April 17, 2025

Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman: Developing Anti-Racist Cultural Competence

We welcome back Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman to discuss his new book, "Developing Anti-Racist Cultural Competence." In this episode, he breaks down how traditional approaches to cultural competence often centre whiteness and view other cultures through a colonial lens. Instead, he offers a transformative…

April 3, 2025

Haran Vijayananthan: Awareness vs. Activism

We sit down with Haran Vijayananthan, Community Health and Wellness Director at Klinic Community Health Center. Haran shares his experience challenging the Toronto Police Service over their handling of missing persons cases and his current work making healthcare more accessible to marginalized comm…

March 20, 2025

Devon Clunis: "ONE: A Story of Hope in Our Time"

Stuart Murray sits down with Devon Clunis, the first Black Chief of Police in Canadian history, to discuss his new autobiography "ONE: A Story of Hope in Our Time."

March 5, 2025

Ralph Bryant: Mental Health Advocacy

We sit down with Ralph Bryant – a writer, filmmaker, and mental health advocate who's making waves in Winnipeg's community. Originally from the Bronx, Ralph brings a unique perspective to mental health advocacy, particularly focusing on Black men's mental health through his documentary project "On …

Feb. 20, 2025

Behind the Mic: 100 Episodes of Human Rights in Winnipeg

For our milestone 100th episode, veteran journalist and Winnipeg Free Press columnist Dan Lett takes over the interviewer's chair to dig into host Stuart Murray's journey from Canadian Museum for Human Rights CEO to human rights podcast creator.

Feb. 6, 2025

Byron Williams & Taylor Galvin: Lake Winnipeg's Fight for Rights

When Byron Williams and Taylor Galvin sit down to discuss their unprecedented legal case, one thing becomes clear - they're fighting for something much bigger than themselves. The duo is part of a landmark effort to grant leg...

Jan. 23, 2025

Theodore Biggs-Engel on Systems Mapping and Gender-Affirming Care

We sit down with Theodore Biggs-Engel, a transgender activist, researcher, and fourth-year health sciences student at the University of Manitoba who is using systems mapping – a method for visualizing how different parts of complex systems interact and influence each other – to better understand ge…

Jan. 9, 2025

Joy Smith: Human Trafficking Prevention

On this episode of Humans, On Rights we talk with the Founder of the Joy Smith Foundation. Joy Smith’s journey, and the history behind the Foundation, are testimony that the actions of one individual can make a difference for so many others.

Dec. 19, 2024

Evelyn Forget: Basic Income in Canada

Poverty is a human rights issue. A “Basic Income” is a policy idea centered on providing all individuals within a society with a regular, unconditional payment from the government. This payment is intended to cover essential living expenses, ensuring everyone has a financial safety net regardless o…

Dec. 5, 2024

Matthew Cutler: Foresights for Human Rights

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights recently released a survey called Foresights for Human Rights. This national survey offers numerous and interesting insights into the human rights landscape of Canada.

Nov. 28, 2024

Cody Chomiak: Human Rights and AI

"AI is likely to be either the best or the worst thing to happen to humanity” - Stephen Hawking Cody Chomiak, a recognized voice in the field of artificial intelligence, and the Vice President of Marketing, Travel Manitoba shares his thought provoking comments on how AI is changing the world befor…

Nov. 14, 2024

Craig Brown: Anti-Racism In Sport

Sport is not an equal plying field. We need to change the game. Craig Brown from Anti Racism in Sport talks about how the lack of empirical information that details the experiences of First Nations, Inuit, Metis, Black, Racialized and Religious Minority communities in sport in Winnipeg became the b…

Oct. 31, 2024

Somia Sadiq: Inclusive, Transformative Change

With over 15 years of experience as a peacebuilder and certified environmental professional, Somia Sadiq the founder and CEO of Narratives Inc. has been exploring how inclusive planning and Indigenous led solutions are crucial in advancing human rights locally in Manitoba and more broadly. In th…

Oct. 17, 2024

J Fiedler. Human Rights. Sexual Education Research Centre

J Fiedler is a sexuality educator originally from Detroit, MI. They have a background in HIV/AIDS, 2STLGBQIA+ culture & inclusion and Comprehensive Sexuality Education. Over the years J has facilitated workshops in various territories around Manitoba from The Pas to Vita. They now live in Winnipeg …