Humans, On Rights

Stuart Murray
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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 connect the three human rights dots - Education. Mobilization. Take Action.

  1. Bruce McIvor: What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation

    JAN 8

    Bruce McIvor: What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation

    If your goals for 2026 include actually moving the needle on reconciliation, lawyer Bruce McIvor has news: you need to get uncomfortable.The Manitoba-born author of Indigenous Rights in One Minute joins us to cut through the performative gestures and explain what reconciliation actually demands. Bruce breaks down centuries of Indigenous law and constitutional rights in plain language—then challenges us to move beyond land acknowledgements to action that matters. We're talking: Why Indigenous rights aren't "special" privileges—they're legal obligations Canada made and must keepWhat Section 35 of the Constitution actually protects (and why most Canadians don't understand it)The difference between consultation theatre and genuine partnershipWhy feeling uncomfortable is exactly where real reconciliation work beginsWhat non-Indigenous Canadians can actually do to move reconciliation work forwardBruce reminds us: "If reconciliation is making you feel good, you're doing it wrong."Read Indigenous Rights in One Minute: What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    52 min
  2. Patty Weins: Transportation, Safety, and the Right to the City

    12/18/2025

    Patty Weins: Transportation, Safety, and the Right to the City

    We sit down with Patty Weins—author of That'll Never Work Here, host of the That's Her Problem podcast, and Bicycle Mayor of Winnipeg. Patty's journey from winter cycling newcomer to city-wide advocate reveals how transportation choices connect to mental health, physical wellbeing, climate justice, and the fundamental right to move safely through our cities. We're talking: Why 30% of the population can't drive—and what that means for designing equitable citiesHow winter cycling transformed from a parking cost workaround into a movement for safer streetsThe hidden connection between snow removal priorities and gender equality in urban designWhy "trip chaining" matters: how women navigate cities differently than traditional planning assumesWhat happened when one collision on Wellington Crescent galvanized 54 advocates in four weeksHow Brazil's bike culture shaped Patty's view of car dependency in Winnipeg—and what needs to change Patty challenges us to see transportation not as a convenience issue but as a fundamental right. When we design cities exclusively for cars, we're making choices about who belongs, who stays safe, and who gets left behind. Whether you're a daily driver reconsidering that right turn at Sherbrooke and Broadway or someone curious about the freedom winter cycling can bring, this conversation offers practical insights into building cities where everyone can arrive alive. Connect with Patty: Website: PattyBikes.com Book: That'll Never Work Here Podcast: That's Her Problem Learn more: Bike Winnipeg: bikewinnipeg.ca Bycs (Bicycle Mayors Network): bycs.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    51 min
  3. Max Brault: Race to the Starting Line

    12/04/2025

    Max Brault: Race to the Starting Line

    December 3rd was International Day of Persons with Disabilities—a day meant to recognize the contributions and rights of people with disabilities worldwide. Today, we're sitting down with someone who's spent 40 years making sure that recognition turns into actual change.Max Brault—national leader in accessibility, author, and someone who lives with spinal muscular atrophy—doesn't just talk about accessibility. He's helped build the Accessible Canada Act, transformed hiring practices in the federal government, and now consults with corporations trying to figure out what true inclusion actually looks like. His new book, The Race to the Starting Line, cuts through all the box-checking and virtue signalling to explain why equality has to start long before anyone even gets to compete. We're talking: Why the Accessible Canada Act exists—and why the Charter alone wasn't enoughThe moment Stats Canada discovered 27% of Canadians identify as having a disability (not the 4% everyone kept citing)How organizations confuse accommodation with inclusionWhy "we're working on it" is code for "we haven't actually started"The difference between designing for people with disabilities and designing with them Whether you're building spaces, creating policies, or just trying to understand why accessibility matters beyond compliance, Max brings decades of lived experience and hard-won wisdom about what it actually takes to build a world where everyone gets to show up fully. Learn more: Max Brault's website and book See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    57 min
  4. Shohan Illsley: Harm Reduction and the Fight for Dignity

    11/19/2025

    Shohan Illsley: Harm Reduction and the Fight for Dignity

    We sit down with Shohan Illsley, Executive Director of the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network, to explore how harm reduction is saving lives and restoring dignity to people who use substances across Manitoba. Shohan brings powerful insights into why compassion-based approaches are essential to addressing substance use in our communities.The Manitoba Harm Reduction Network operates 11 sites across the province, connecting people who use substances with the support they need to stay alive and thrive. We're talking: The toxic drug supply crisis that has claimed over 3,000 lives in Manitoba since 2014How the war on drugs is actually a war on people, rooted in racism and colonial harmThe role of manufactured poverty and homelessness in substance dependenceWhy evidence-based interventions like consumption sites reduce deaths and improve community safetyShohan reminds us that the majority of people use substances without problem—and those who do struggle deserve dignity, connection, and evidence-based support rather than criminalization and stigma."Can we just be brave and try something new?" she asks. "What we're asking people to try are interventions grounded in evidence that have been proven to have the desired outcomes we want." Learn more: Manitoba Harm Reduction Network See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    47 min
  5. Dr. Marcia Anderson: Confronting Anti-Indigenous Racism in Healthcare

    11/06/2025

    Dr. Marcia Anderson: Confronting Anti-Indigenous Racism in Healthcare

    A recent Winnipeg Free Press article revealed an uncomfortable truth: Indigenous and Black patients in Manitoba wait longer in emergency rooms and are more likely to leave without receiving care. For Dr. Marcia Anderson, these aren't just statistics – they're a reality she's witnessed firsthand, both as a physician and through her father's near-fatal experience with racist healthcare.As a Cree Anishinaabe physician from Peguis First Nation and Norway House Cree Nation, Dr. Anderson has dedicated her career to dismantling the systemic racism that pervades Canada's healthcare system. Now serving as Vice Dean of Indigenous Health, Social Justice and Anti-Racism at the University of Manitoba, she's leading groundbreaking work to collect racial, ethnic, and Indigenous identifiers in healthcare – making Manitoba the first province in Canada to systematically track these critical disparities. We're discussing: How outdated and harmful theories like the "Thrifty Gene" theory were still being taught during her medical education, blaming Indigenous peoples' poor health on inferior genetics rather than addressing systemic factorsManitoba's pioneering work in collecting racial and ethnic data in healthcare, revealing disturbing patterns of longer wait times and worse outcomes for Indigenous and Black patientsThe critical difference between cultural safety training (which focuses on understanding different cultures) and anti-racism training (which addresses power, discrimination, and systemic barriers)Practical strategies for anyone who witnesses anti-Indigenous racism – from asking curious questions like "I don't understand why that joke is funny, can you explain it to me?" to marking inappropriate behaviour with simple statements like "I'm not comfortable with that remark"Dr. Anderson's message is clear: healthcare disparities aren't inevitable, and they're not the result of individual "bad apples." They're systemic issues that require systemic solutions – from better data collection to transforming medical education to holding institutions accountable for equitable care.As she powerfully notes, while her father had a physician in the family who could advocate for him during his medical crisis, the vast majority of Indigenous people facing healthcare racism do not have that privilege. That reality fuels her ongoing work to ensure every patient receives the care they deserve, regardless of race or background.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 min
  6. Andréanne Mulaire: Sustainable Fashion & Cultural Pride

    10/23/2025

    Andréanne Mulaire: Sustainable Fashion & Cultural Pride

    We sit down with Andréanne Mulaire, co-founder of Anne Mulaire, a Winnipeg-based fashion company that has spent 20 years proving that ethical production, cultural heritage, and sustainability aren't just buzzwords – they're the foundation of a thriving business.Andréanne shares how she built a fashion brand that refuses to compromise, maintaining local production in Winnipeg, creating zero-waste collections, and offering sizes from double extra small to 6X – because sustainability should be for everyone. We're discussing: How watching manufacturers throw away 4-5 garbage bins of fabric daily sparked her commitment to zero-waste fashionWhy she chose to keep production in Winnipeg despite the financial challengesThe six sustainability programs she's created, from refreshing worn garments to turning production waste into new yarn for socksHow Métis heritage and family entrepreneurship spanning generations influences her design philosophyWhy she believes every piece of clothing has a story – and why we should care about those storiesAndréanne reminds us that sustainable fashion isn't about perfection – it's about making conscious choices: "We're all responsible for our own waste. Not doing something is worse. You just have to test, try, do something."Anne Mulaire's sustainability programs include: Refresh: Repairing and reinforcing garments to extend lifeResale: Creating entry points for new customers through pre-loved piecesRevive: Upcycling and transforming existing garmentsZero Waste Collection: Creating 100 one-of-a-kind pieces twice yearly from production remnantsDowncycle: Donating fabric remnants to community members for their projectsFiber Lab: Transforming production waste into new yarn for "Wasted Socks" and future fabrics Connect with Anne Mulaire at annemulaire.ca  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56 min
  7. Dan Lussier & Jennifer Rodrigue - Co-Habit: Building Inclusive Housing Solutions

    10/09/2025

    Dan Lussier & Jennifer Rodrigue - Co-Habit: Building Inclusive Housing Solutions

    We sit down with Dan Lussier, CEO of Réseau Compassion Network, and Jennifer Rodrigue from Co-Habit to discuss their groundbreaking partnership creating accessible, affordable housing that centers dignity and community.We're talking: Why Manitoba's housing crisis demands innovative solutions that go beyond just "affordable units"How Co-Habit is reimagining supportive housing for people with profound physical disabilities who currently have limited options beyond personal care homesThe difference between accessibility standards and true accessible design—and why Canada's building codes still fall shortHow the Le Suite Marion project became a successful model combining deeply affordable housing with wraparound support servicesWhy segregation in housing (whether for seniors, people with disabilities, or any population) reinforces inequality and isolationThe power of integrated, intentional community in combating the loneliness crisis affecting all CanadiansDan and Jennifer remind us that housing is a human right, and true accessibility means more than meeting minimum standards—it means creating spaces where everyone can thrive with dignity, independence, and connection. Learn more: Réseau Compassion Network Co-Habit Action Marguerite St. Boniface See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 min
  8. Clayton Sandy: Orange Shirt Day and the Journey of Healing

    09/25/2025

    Clayton Sandy: Orange Shirt Day and the Journey of Healing

    We sit down with Clayton Sandy, a knowledge keeper and educator who brings decades of experience in government and Indigenous advocacy to our conversation about Orange Shirt Day and the ongoing journey toward reconciliation.Clayton shares his powerful personal story - from growing up as the son of a WWII veteran who lost his Indigenous status through enfranchisement, to his own experience in the 60s scoop, to building a career in government while facing systemic racism. His journey led him to become one of Manitoba's most respected voices on Indigenous issues and human rights. We're discussing: Why his father became a "non-Indian" after serving Canada in WWII and how this affected Clayton's entire familyThe reality of experiencing racism in government workplacesThe devastating impact of residential schools on his familyHow systems mapping and education became his tools for creating change across CanadaPractical ways all Canadians can move beyond awareness to meaningful action on reconciliation Clayton reminds us that reconciliation isn't just about recognizing past wrongs - it's about stepping up, taking responsibility, and actively supporting Indigenous-led solutions. His message is clear: "Take off your blinders and open up your mind. Don't be afraid to come to a powwow or a gathering."Whether you're looking to understand the legacy of residential schools, wondering how to become a genuine ally, or seeking ways to honour Orange Shirt Day beyond September 30th, this conversation offers both the historical context and practical guidance needed to move forward together.Clayton's wisdom, built through decades of education work and lived experience, provides a roadmap for how we can all play a role in the seven generations of healing that reconciliation requires. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    49 min
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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 connect the three human rights dots - Education. Mobilization. Take Action.

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  • Creator
    Stuart Murray
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2021 COHRE 2021
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    Humans, On Rights

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