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Independent Human Rights Hearing Begins October 28 Oct 21, 2025

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Charla Dorrington vs. A.J. Acheson Sales Ltd., operating as Canadian Tire, Dartmouth Crossing, will begin on Tuesday, October 28. 

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Chair, Commissioners Appointed Oct 10, 2025

Lawyer and social worker Shawna Paris, KC (King’s counsel), has been appointed Chair of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.

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.