Events

On this page, you will find upcoming and past Commision and community events. We encourage all Nova Scotians to participate and celebrate our diverse communities. If you have an event we should include here please contact us.

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events scheduled

Past Events

December 11th, 2025 - December 11th, 2025 - Accessibility Foundations

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Atlantic)

This 3-hour, virtual interactive workshop will introduce you to foundational concepts in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act, accessibility barriers, as well as practices to support persons with disabilities to meaningfully participate in community, work, and play. Participants do not need previous experience with disability or accessibility to attend, but should be prepared to actively engage in discussions and will require a working microphone and camera. Workshop materials such as presentation slides and background information will be sent in advance. Due to the nature of this workshop, spots are limited and cancellation is required if you are not able to attend.

Facilitators: Hannah MacDougall and Kristel vom Scheidt, Department of Justice, Accessibility Directorate

Accessibility Supports: CART captioning and ASL interpretation is available upon request. If you require these supports, please indicate this in your registration by Wednesday, November 26,

December 10th, 2025 - December 10th, 2025 - 2025 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards Presentation (In-person and Virtual)

Wednesday, December 10, beginning at 2:00 pm.

You are invited to attend the presentation of the 2025 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards taking place Wednesday, December 10 beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Paul O’Regan Hall at Halifax’s Central Library.

The Human Rights Commission presents awards annually to Nova Scotians whose work advances human rights in the province. Recognizing our human rights champions acknowledges their contributions and inspires the next generation of change-makers to push for social inclusion and justice for all.

Your attendance will lend meaningful support to the award recipients - those who lead with courage in communities across the province. We hope you will join us in celebrating their achievements and reinforcing the dignity of this occasion. We look forward to welcoming you and to honouring together the spirit of human rights in Nova Scotia.

For those unable to attend in-person, a live-stream of the event will be available below.

December 9th, 2025 - December 9th, 2025 - Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Nova Scotia: Updates from the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism

Time: 2::00 - 3:00 pm (Atlantic)

The Office of Equity and Anti-Racism (OEA) was established in 2021 and has been working to ensure that human rights are protected and respected in Nova Scotia since it was created. Representatives from the Office will provide an update on their work including the requirement that municipalities and villages create plans to address systemic hate, inequity, and racism. Achievements from across government in support of the Equity and Anti-Racism strategy will also be profiled as reflected in the Office’s annual report, a legislated requirement under the Dismantling Racism and Hate Act. Finally, the role of the office in supporting equity and accessibility in the civil service will be shared.

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December 9th, 2025 - December 9th, 2025 - The BLAC Report: 30 Years Later

Time: 11:45 am - 12:45 pm (Atlantic)

It has been three decades since the release of the groundbreaking Black Learners Advisory Committee Report on Education (1994) and the Ministers Response to the BLAC Report (1995). This workshop brings together four distinguished leaders—Karen Hudson, President of the Black Educators Association; Shaniqwa Thomas, Chair of the Council on African Canadian Education; Sylvia Parris-Drummond, CEO of the Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute; and Paul Ash, Executive Director of the African Canadian Services Branch. Together, this panel will reflect on 30 years of educational reform driven by these organizations, share key lessons learned, and explore strategies for the next 30 years.

This session will be of particular interest to those committed to advancing educational equity for African Nova Scotian learners, as well as individuals seeking insight into navigating systemic change within and for marginalized communities.

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