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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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Upcoming Human Rights 101 Workshops Jun 24, 2016

The Commission offers human rights education to organizations, business owners, community groups and individual staff members around the province.

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Mark Thomas v. Halifax Water Commission Preliminary Hearing, May 24, 2016 May 20, 2016

A preliminary hearing of the independent human rights board of inquiry into Mark Thomas v. Halifax Water Commission is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 24.

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Upcoming Human Rights Education Workshop in Sydney May 10, 2016

A human rights education workshop has been scheduled for June 28 in Sydney.

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David v Sobeys Decision on Remedy Apr 29, 2016

A Nova Scotia woman who was racially profiled while shopping at a Sobeys store in Tantallon will receive $21,000 by Sobeys Group Inc.

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Preston Area Community Questionnaire Mar 17, 2016

Do you live in North Preston, East Preston, Cherry Brook or Lake Loon? Do you otherwise have a personal connection to these communities?

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Tony Smith v. CDHA BOI Dismissed Nov 12, 2015

Independent board of inquiry chair Donald Murray dismissed the hearing into the Tony Smith v. Capital District Health Authority. You can read the Final Decision here.