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Mandela: Struggle for Freedom

June 23, 2018 to January 6, 2019. Mandela: Struggle for Freedom looks at Nelson Mandela and the movement that formed around him.Follow Mandela into hiding after he is declared an outlaw, and then join him inside a replica of the prison cell that was his home for 18 years. Experience the bittersweet joy of his release, after 27 long years of imprisonment.Finally, witness South Africa's first democratic elections, and find out about Mandela's efforts to rebuild a nation shattered by racism and injustice.Explore what was happening on the streets during Mandela's lifetime.Bear witness to South African children defending themselves from tanks with garbage can lids, and learn about the secret plan to break Mandela out of prison.Support for Mandela and his cause also came from outside South Africa.Hear from Canadians who joined the struggle for freedom and equality and see for yourself the importance of mobilizing and speaking out.Public OpeningThursday, June 7,2018Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 17:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m7:30 p.m.Opening remarks and performance by Nafro Dance. Event Details. Location: Mandela: Struggle for FreedomJune 23, 2018 to January 6, 2019Mandela: Struggle for Freedom looks at Nelson Mandela and the movement that formed around him.Follow Mandela into hiding after he is declared an outlaw, and then join him inside a replica of the prison cell that was his home for 18 years. Experience the bittersweet joy of his release, after 27 long years of imprisonment.Finally, witness South Africa's first democratic elections, and find out about Mandela's efforts to rebuild a nation shattered by racism and injustice.Explore what was happening on the streets during Mandela's lifetime.Bear witness to South African children defending themselves from tanks with garbage can lids, and learn about the secret plan to break Mandela out of prison.Support for Mandela and his cause also came from outside South Africa.Hear from Canadians who joined the struggle for freedom and equality and see for yourself the importance of mobilizing and speaking out.Public OpeningThursday, June 7,2018Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 17:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m7:30 p.m.Opening remarks and performance by Nafro DanceHomeEventsUpcoming EventsMandela: Struggle for FreedomJune 23, 2018 to January 6, 2019Mandela: Struggle for Freedom looks at Nelson Mandela and the movement that formed around him.Follow Mandela into hiding after he is declared an outlaw, and then join him inside a replica of the prison cell that was his home for 18 years. Experience the bittersweet joy of his release, after 27 long years of imprisonment.Finally, witness South Africa's first democratic elections, and find out about Mandela's efforts to rebuild a nation shattered by racism and injustice.Explore what was happening on the streets during Mandela's lifetime.Bear witness to South African children defending themselves from tanks with garbage can lids, and learn about the secret plan to break Mandela out of prison.Support for Mandela and his cause also came from outside South Africa.Hear from Canadians who joined the struggle for freedom and equality and see for yourself the importance of mobilizing and speaking out.Public OpeningThursday, June 7,2018Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 17:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m7:30 p.m.Opening remarks and performance by Nafro DanceTickets: View website for detailsVenue: Canadian Museum for Human RightsAddress: 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L5Website: humanrights.caBack Add to Itinerary {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Event","name":"Mandela: Struggle for Freedom","url":"https:\/\/www.tourismwinnipeg.com\/events\/upcoming-events\/display,event\/8339\/mandela-struggle-for-freedom","description":"Mandela: Struggle for Freedom looks at Nelson Mandela and the movement that formed around him.Follow Mandela into hiding after he is declared an outlaw, and then join him inside a replica of the prison cell that was his home for 18 years....","startDate":"2018-06-23","endDate":"2019-01-06","location":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L5","addressLocality":"Winnipeg","addressRegion":"MB","addressCountry":"CA"}}}, Winnipeg