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An important part of the Commission’s mandate involves public education, community engagement and promotion of human rights in Nova Scotia.

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Featured Articles

National Supported Employment Conference: June 19-21, 2018 (Halifax) May 01, 2018

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is pleased to support the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) national conference at the Halifax Convention Centre from June 19-21, 2018.

The Time is Now Event Poster for CASHRA 2018

CASHRA 2018 - June 26-27, Whitehorse, Yukon Apr 26, 2018

CASHRA 2018, The Time is Now: Change and Innovation in Human Rights Today, June 26-27, Whitehorse, Yukon.

Public Lecture With Tim Wise - Towards Racial Equity: Becoming an Effective Ally Mar 12, 2018

On March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission are pleased to present Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States.

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