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

March 27th, 2019 - March 27th, 2019 - Street Checks Report Public Release

The independent report by Prof. Scot Wortley from the University of  Toronto's Centre For Criminology into the issue of street checks and racial profiling by police services in the Halifax Regional Municipality will be released on Wednesday, March 27.

The press confrence is by invitation only and will include a presentation by Prof. Wortley and responses from stakeholders including members of the community and police.

There will also be a livestream on this page beginning at 9:00 a.m. A recording of the press conference will be posted here following the event, along with a copy of the full report.

February 14th, 2019 - February 14th, 2019 - Free Human Rights 101 Workshop, Halifax (Government Employees Only)
February 14th, 2019 - February 14th, 2019 - Free Human Rights 101 Workshop, Halifax (Government Employees Only)

This day-long workshop provides an opportunity for individuals to explore issues of diversity and discrimination, and to better understand them within the context of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act.

February 1st, 2019 - February 28th, 2019 - African Heritage Month

The 2019 provincial theme, Our History is Your History, recognizes the unique story of African Nova Scotians and how this story is interwoven throughout the past, present and future of all Nova Scotians. The theme reminds us that when we all acknowledge and understand the truths of our shared history through awareness, cooperation, dialogue and learning, we will be able to facilitate positive change in Nova Scotia.

This year’s theme also aligns with the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent, commonly known as DPAD, with the goal to strengthen global cooperation in support of people of African descent as they strive for full inclusion in all aspects of society.

Learn more about the origins of African Heritage Month.