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.
At the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, we embrace the Akan word “Sankofa” from the people of Ghana which translates to mean “go back and get it,” encouraging us to look at our past to inform our future.
Applications for several provincial Community Infrastructure, Active Transportation, and Access-Ability grants for the fiscal year 2025-26 are open until February 14, 2025.
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is observed on November 20th as a day to honor and remember transgender and gender diverse individuals who have lost their lives to acts of anti-trans violence.