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 4th, 2025 - December 4th, 2025 - Understanding Ableism

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am (Atlantic)

Do you know what "ableism" means and how this affects the daily life and experiences of people with disabilities? The Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate recently launched new resources for organizations and individuals to learn about ableism, with real-life examples and suggestions on how to create more equitable, inclusive and respectful environments. Join us as we share these resources, including a presentation, public awareness posters and a guide to help utilize these tools. 

This presentation is for anyone in your organization who is responsible for front line services, in communications, education or training, human resources, or working to support inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.

Presenters: Kristel vom Scheidt Department of Justice, Accessibility Directorate and Jaime Blenus, IWK Health Centre

Session Recording

December 3rd, 2025 - December 10th, 2025 - Human Rights on Screen: True North

From December 3–10, 2025 Nova Scotians are invited to view the Canadian documentary film True North (2025) for free online in the latest installment of the Human Rights on Screen partnership between the Human Rights Commission and the Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF).

Human Rights on Screen offers free online screenings of films addressing human rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The initiative aims to spark dialogue about these topics and their connection to contemporary human rights issues in Nova Scotia accompanied by panels with representatives from the films, community members and experts.

"True North" is a documentary by Michèle Stephenson about the 1969 Sir George Williams Affair, a student protest against systemic racism at Concordia University in Montreal. The film chronicles how a group of Haitian students, many of whom had fled the Duvalier regime, occupied the ninth-floor computer lab to protest discrimination, which was often masked by Canada's multicultural image. The film uses archival footage and testimonials to show how the protest was part of a larger Black liberation movement across the Americas.

Trailer

December 3rd, 2025 - December 3rd, 2025 - Youth Roundtable: Voices for a Safer Halifax

Wednesday, December 3, 5:00 - 7:00 pm (Atlantic)

As part of the ongoing Youth Voices for Safer Communities process, led by the Halifax Regional Municipality in partnership with CPN-PREV, this roundtable brings together young people to share their lived experiences, insights, and recommendations for a safer Halifax. Youth will discuss the challenges they face, the spaces where they feel unsafe, and their visions for a city where they can fully belong and thrive. This session is an invitation to listen closely, honor youth leadership, and reaffirm our shared responsibility to build a Halifax grounded in dignity, safety, and human rights for all.

Session Recording

December 1st, 2025 - December 1st, 2025 - Built Environment Accessibility Standard Information Session

Monday, December 1 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm (Atlantic)

The Built Environment Accessibility Standard is now law in Nova Scotia. This means that organizations have new requirements, for designing, constructing, and managing their infrastructure. Learn more about the Standard here.

This information session about the Built Environment Accessibility Standard will explore:

  • What is the Standard?
  • Which organizations need to follow the Standard?
  • When do organizations need to follow the Standard?
  • What is the role of the Nova Scotia Building Code versus the Built Environment Accessibility Standard?
  • What are the requirements of the Standard?
  • Helpful reminders for accessibility in the built environment
  • Questions & answers