GATINEAU, June 28, 2024

Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Benjamin Nycum as Chairperson of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Board of Trustees. This appointment is the result of a rigorous, open, transparent and merit-based Governor in Council selection process.

Benjamin Nycum has distinguished himself in architecture and education. Since 2008, he has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Nycum + Associates, an architecture and planning firm. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as adjunct professor at the Dalhousie School of Architecture, the Dalhousie School of Health Administration and the Royal Architectural Institute of the Canada Syllabus Program.

Nycum is a passionate advocate for 2SLGBTQI+ youth and human rights. In his career, he has founded the influential magazine, Young Gay America, authored the book, The XY Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Being Young and Gay, and co-produced the documentary, JIM IN BOLD, which addresses youth suicide and resilience. He also serves as an advisor to the Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

With a wealth of governance experience, Nycum has served as a trustee on the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Board of Trustees since 2018 and currently holds positions on the boards of the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging and the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is a national museum in the Canadian Heritage Portfolio.