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Justice in Action: Honouring African Heritage in Nova Scotia Feb 09, 2026

Each February, during African Heritage Month, Nova Scotians are invited to reflect, listen, and act. This year’s theme - Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power, and Progress - reminds us that unity cannot be symbolic. 

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Independent Human Rights Hearing Begins February 10 Feb 03, 2026

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Carmel Mitchell vs. Independent Security Services (ISS) Inc. will begin on Tuesday, February 10.

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Celebrating African Heritage Feb 02, 2026

African Heritage Month is a time to honour the deep roots, enduring resilience, and extraordinary contributions of African Nova Scotians.

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Independent Human Rights Hearing Begins February 3 Jan 27, 2026

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of David Ladouceur vs. Irving Shipbuilding Inc., will begin on Tuesday, February 3.

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Holocaust Remembrance Day Jan 27, 2026

Holocaust Remembrance Day invites us to pause, to remember, and to reckon.

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Parties Reach Settlement in Human Rights Complaint Jan 20, 2026

Nicole Brown and Bluenotes have reached a settlement in Ms. Brown's complaint against the company.