Events

On this page, you will find upcoming and past Commision and community events. We encourage all Nova Scotians to participate and celebrate our diverse communities. If you have an event we should include here please contact us.

Upcoming Events

Past Events

December 13th, 2024 - December 13th, 2024 - Intersectionality & Collaboration In Action: Revitalizing Municipal Campaign Schools

Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A recording of this session is posted below.

A conversational session about the new, collaborative, and intersectional approach taken to revitalize Municipal Campaign Schools in advance of the 2024 municipal elections. With an increasing and diverse population, the province’s goal to increase its population to two million by 2060, work began to rethink the approach to increasing interest in running for local government. The Department of Municipal Affairs & Housing and the Status of Women Office embarked on a collaborative journey in the fall of 2023 and launched the initiative during the spring of 2024 in preparation for the October 2024 municipal elections. This session aims to inspire participants through a practical example – from concept to execution – of how the concept of intersectionality can be applied to a GNS program when we work collaboratively across and outside of government.

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Recording

December 13th, 2024 - December 13th, 2024 - Tajikeimik: Fostering Holistic Wellness and Strengthening Community Health

Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Via Zoom (Registration required)

Join Nicholas (Nik) Phillips as he delves into the mission and vision of Tajikeimik, which means "to be healthy." Discover how this Mi’kmaw health and wellness organization is driving meaningful transformation in health care for Mi’kmaw communities across Nova Scotia. Nik will provide an in-depth look at what this transformation entails, from integrating culturally grounded practices to addressing the unique needs of L’nu people. He will also explore the wide range of services and programs currently offered by Tajikeimik, highlighting their role in fostering holistic wellness and strengthening community health. About this presetner: Nicholas (Nik) Phillips, is from Mi’kma’ki, and a member of Millbrook First Nation. He is a member of the Phillips and Cope clans. Nik serves as the Director of Mental Wellness and Healing with Tajikeimik— Mi’kmaw health and wellness organization leading health transformation for Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia.

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December 11th, 2024 - December 11th, 2024 - Who are the Mi’kmaq? Wenik L’nu’k?

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2924
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
A recording of this session is posted below.

This 1-hour workshop offers participants an inside look at the ancient relationship Mi’kmaq people have to this territory known as Mi’kma’kik, the Wabana’ki confederacy, traditional governance, community roles and responsibilities, communities, concepts of Msit No’kmaq – all my relations, Netukulimk – respectful sustainability, and Mi’kmaw spirituality.

Presenter: Semisel S'an, Mi'kmaw Cultural Liaison, Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage

Recording

December 10th, 2024 - December 10th, 2024 - Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards Presentation & International Human Rights Day

Each year on or around International Human Rights Day the Commission recognizes our province’s human rights champions through the presentation of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards. This year’s awards will be presented on December 10 beginning at 2:00 p.m. in Paul O’Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library located at 5440 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax. This event is open to the public. Join us in person or tune-in to the livestream which will be viewable on this page at the time of the event and as a recording after.

Livestream