Manitoba Métis Federation threatens boycott of human rights museum – CBC
Canadian Museum for Human Rights accused of censoring culture by rejecting performer suggested by Métis group
The Manitoba Métis Federation is accusing the new Canadian Museum for Human Rights of censorship and is threatening to boycott the institution.
President David Chartrand says the museum approached the federation and asked which Métis performers should be included in the opening ceremonies
But he says the Winnipeg museum rejected the federation’s choice — decorated Métis musician Ray St. Germain — because they wanted a younger person.
Chartrand says the federation is insulted by the decision and has voted to boycott Canada’s newest museum, which is to open next month.
