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.
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 am (AST)
Learn about the Human Rights Case Remedy and how the Province of Nova Scotia is rectifying a finding of discrimination towards persons with disabilities. Hear about the progress to date, what’s coming up, and what this means for people in your community. If you are interested in learning more in advance of the session, check out the Remedy website at .dsp-transformation.ca.
Presenter: Laura Upton, Department of Opportunities and Social Development
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Atlantic)
This 3-hour, virtual interactive workshop will introduce you to foundational concepts in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act, accessibility barriers, as well as practices to support persons with disabilities to meaningfully participate in community, work, and play. Participants do not need previous experience with disability or accessibility to attend, but should be prepared to actively engage in discussions and will require a working microphone and camera. Workshop materials such as presentation slides and background information will be sent in advance. Due to the nature of this workshop, spots are limited and cancellation is required if you are not able to attend.
Facilitators: Hannah MacDougall and Kristel vom Scheidt, Department of Justice, Accessibility Directorate
Accessibility Supports: CART captioning and ASL interpretation is available upon request. If you require these supports, please indicate this in your registration by Wednesday, November 26,
Wednesday, December 10, beginning at 2:00 pm.
You are invited to attend the presentation of the 2025 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards taking place Wednesday, December 10 beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Paul O’Regan Hall at Halifax’s Central Library.
The Human Rights Commission presents awards annually to Nova Scotians whose work advances human rights in the province. Recognizing our human rights champions acknowledges their contributions and inspires the next generation of change-makers to push for social inclusion and justice for all.
Your attendance will lend meaningful support to the award recipients - those who lead with courage in communities across the province. We hope you will join us in celebrating their achievements and reinforcing the dignity of this occasion. We look forward to welcoming you and to honouring together the spirit of human rights in Nova Scotia.
For those unable to attend in-person, a live-stream of the event will be available below.
Time: 2::00 - 3:00 pm (Atlantic)
The Office of Equity and Anti-Racism (OEA) was established in 2021 and has been working to ensure that human rights are protected and respected in Nova Scotia since it was created. Representatives from the Office will provide an update on their work including the requirement that municipalities and villages create plans to address systemic hate, inequity, and racism. Achievements from across government in support of the Equity and Anti-Racism strategy will also be profiled as reflected in the Office’s annual report, a legislated requirement under the Dismantling Racism and Hate Act. Finally, the role of the office in supporting equity and accessibility in the civil service will be shared.