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Discover all of the current and past human rights news, announcements and events, and see how you can get involved in supporting human rights in the province of Nova Scotia. 

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Mi'kmaq History Month

Honouring Mi’kmaq History Oct 01, 2025

Each October, Nova Scotians commemorate Mi’kmaq History Month as a time to celebrate the rich culture, knowledge, and traditions of the Mi’kmaq, the original people of this land. It is also a time for reflection, learning, and recommitment to reconciliation.

Canada Post Strike

Canada Post Strike Sep 29, 2025

A postal service interruption can delay correspondence you're sending to the Human Rights Commission. Currently, we encourage you to consider alternatives to mail delivery such as:

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Truth and Reconciliation Sep 26, 2025

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a solemn moment in Canada’s journey toward justice. It is a day to honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities who continue to carry the weight of this history.

Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards

Call for Nominations for 2025 Human Rights Awards Sep 24, 2025

People can now submit nominations for this year’s Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards.

The Human Rights Commission presents awards annually to Nova Scotians whose work advances human rights in the province.

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Modernization Survey Open Now Sep 19, 2025

An online survey is now available to provide input on government’s modernization of the way the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission protects the rights of Nova Scotians and administers the province’s human rights complaints process.

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Remembering Donald Oliver Sep 17, 2025

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission mourns the loss of Donald H. Oliver (CM, ONS, KC) a pioneering human rights champion, lawyer, real estate developer, and former Canadian Senator.