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Celebrating Acadian Culture and Heritage Aug 14, 2026

August is Acadian Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, a time to celebrate the history, culture, language and contributions of Acadian communities across our province.

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Third Monitor Report on Implementation of Disability Remedy Aug 06, 2026

The third report on the government’s progress implementing the Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy was released August 6.

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Emancipation Day Jul 30, 2026

Each year on August 1, we mark Emancipation Day, recognizing the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act coming into effect across the British Empire in 1834.

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