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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.

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