May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), a global observance dedicated to combating discrimination and violence against 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Mikki Rhyno and Rebecca Sparks vs. Ackman Dartmouth Yorkshire Inc. and the Province of Nova Scotia (Department of Community Services) will begin Tuesday, May 20.
May 5 - Red Dress Day throughout Turtle Island (Canada) - is a powerful day of remembrance and action dedicated to honouring the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people (MMIWG2S).
Asian Heritage Month is an important opportunity to honour the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian Canadians, while also reflecting on the ongoing struggle for human rights and inclusion.
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), observed annually on March 31, celebrates transgender and nonbinary people, recognizing their contributions to society while also raising awareness about the discrimination they continue to face.
A recent act of violence against a hijab wearing Islamic woman at a library in Ontario has impacted the local Muslim community. The Commission has learned that community members are shocked and becoming desensitized to examples of Islamophobic hate in the media.
