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

There are no upcoming events scheduled

Past Events

December 9th, 2024 - December 9th, 2024 - Anti-Trans Rhetoric and Policies in Canada and Regionally (Youth Project)

When: Monday, December 9, 2024
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
A recording of this session is posted below.


Join Chris, Carmel, and Cam from The Youth Project (Halifax) to examine anti-trans rhetoric and policies in Canada and regionally as it relates to trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary students within school systems, how these policies impact organizations, and exploring the barriers of healthcare access for trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary individuals along with the importance of gender affirming care.

Recording

December 9th, 2024 - December 9th, 2024 - The Historical Context of Disability

Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A recording of this session is posted below.

An important part of being an ally is to understand history. Learn about the history of disability globally, across Turtle Island (North America), and in Mi’kma’ki (specifically in Nova Scotia). Presented by Maddi Adams on behalf of Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Directorate.

Recording

December 9th, 2024 - December 9th, 2024 - Human Rights and the Unhoused

When: December 9, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m,
A recording of this session is posted below.

Canada is facing a significant housing crisis which has contributed to a rapid increase in the number of unhoused Canadians seeking shelter in encampments in public spaces, and using emergency and community-based services. As communities respond to the crisis, Canada’s Federal Housing Advocate continues to urge governments to use a human rights-based approach when managing housing encampments. At the same time, some residents and leaders feel that issues of economic development, protection of public spaces, and perceived safety concerns should take priority, advocating for the removal of encampments and services for the unhoused from public spaces and downtown areas. In many cases these concerns are underscored by a lack of understanding of the evidence-based solutions being proposed to address the complex, nuanced issue of homelessness.

Join us for a panel on Human Rights and the Unhoused, where our expert panelists will bust myths about encampments, causes of homelessness and provide information about best practices in addressing the homelessness crisis. Canada’s Federal Housing Advocate, Marie-Josée Houle will share insights on national research and recommendations and Professor Catherine Leviten-Reid will share her research evidence supporting community-based care and the role of deeply affordable housing and services in the lives of those in greatest need. Erika Shea from New Dawn Enterprises and Christine Porter from the Ally Centre in Sydney will share a Cape Breton success story and how they are facing renewed resistance after the municipal election.

Background

Recording

December 6th, 2024 - December 6th, 2024 - Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Support for Newcomers, Migrants, and Refugees

Date: Friday, December 6
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
A recording of this session is posted below.

How does being new to the country,  status, identity, ability and other intersecting identities increase vulnerability of GBV and increase challenges for accessing supports.

Panelists

  • Briana Miller (Acting) Manager, National GBV Settlement Sector Strategy and NS Gender-Based Violence Prevention Project in Nova Scotia.
  • Stacey Gomez. Executive Director, Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia
  • Najlaa Alzaanin, Settlement Worker , Halifax Refugee Clinic
  • Tammy Bernasky, Assistant Professor, Cape Breton University
  • Rhiannon Makohoniuk, Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia

Recording