Human Rights on the Road Information Sessions Dec 10, 2021

NOTE: Due to continuing public health precautions and restrictions around gathering limits, the in-person sessions scheduled in the month of January are postponed and new dates will be announced once scheduled.

Statement from the Chair: International Day of Persons with Disabilities Dec 02, 2021

On December 3rd Nova Scotia joins countries around the world in recognizing the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme is “Fighting for Rights in a Post-COVID Era.”

Carleton vs. Halifax Regional Police and/or the Halifax Regional Police Association Board of Inquiry Resumes Oct 25, 2021

The independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Deborah Carleton vs. Halifax Regional Police and/or the Halifax Regional Police Association will resume Tuesday, Nov. 2, in Halifax.

Duff v. Town of New Glasgow Board of Inquiry Oct 14, 2021

An independent Human Rights board of Inquiry into the matter of Kaitlin Duff v. Town of New Glasgow will begin Monday, October 25 in Stellerton.

Statement from the Chair: Treaties, Truth and Reconciliation Sep 29, 2021

September 30th marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to commemorate those who lost their lives to Canada’s Indian Residential Schools, those who survived, their descendants, and all Indigenous families and communities whose lives continue to be impacted by the harmful e

Call for Nominations for 2021 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards Sep 10, 2021

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for the 2021 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards. 

People and groups who are committed to advancing human rights in the province can be nominated until Nov. 10. 

Nova Scotians Observe Emancipation Day Jul 31, 2021

Nova Scotians will observe Emancipation Day on August 1st, marking the anniversary of 1834 when the British Empire outlawed slavery.

While many people of African descent recognize the date each year, this is the first year Nova Scotia is officially recognizing Emancipation Day.

Statement: Commission Condemns Discrimination Against Political Candidates Jul 27, 2021

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission condemns recent acts of vandalism against a political candidate who is African Nova Scotian and calls upon all Nova Scotians to be respectful of candidates and of the democratic process during the provincial election campaign.

New Director, Race Relations, Equity, and Inclusion Jul 21, 2021

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is pleased to welcome Ayo Aladejebi to its senior management team as Director, Race Relations, Equity, and Inclusion.

Statement from the Chair: Remembering Stonewall, Honoring Pride Jun 28, 2021

The June 28, 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn in New York City are widely acknowledged as a pivotal event in the pursuit of equality in the 2SLGBTQ+ community.