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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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Emancipation Day Jul 30, 2026

Each year on August 1, we mark Emancipation Day, recognizing the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act coming into effect across the British Empire in 1834.

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Independent Adjudicator Finds No Evidence of Discrimination Jul 23, 2026

The adjudicator in an independent human rights board of inquiry has dismissed the complaint of Sherri Borden Colley vs. The Source, citing no evidence of discrimination.

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There Is No Place for Hate in Nova Scotia Jul 08, 2026

The reports of an apparent hate-motivated incident at a Halifax business this week are deeply troubling.

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Nova Scotians Recognized with Order of Canada Appointments Jun 26, 2026

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission extends warm congratulations to Gordon Sinclair Earle, C.M., the Honourable Mayann Elizabeth Francis, O.C., O.N.S., Corinne Etta Sparks, O.C., and Stephanie Nolen, O.C., on their appointments to the Order of Canada announced today.

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Commemorating Canadian Multiculturalism Day Jun 26, 2026

Each year on June 27, Canadians mark Canadian Multiculturalism Day, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the remarkable diversity of cultures, languages, traditions, identities, and lived experiences that together help shape our communities and our country.

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National Indigenous Peoples Day Jun 19, 2026

Each June, people across Canada mark National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and reflect upon the histories, cultures, languages, traditions, and enduring contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples who have shaped this country since time immemorial.