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Independent Human Rights Hearing Begins October 15 Oct 10, 2024

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Dwayne Emmerson vs. the Province of Nova Scotia will begin Tuesday, October 15, in Halifax.

Cynthia Dorrington

Statement from the Chair: Mi’kmaq History Month Oct 01, 2024

Throughout October Nova Scotians have a special opportunity to honor the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of Mi’kmaq people, as well as reflect on our shared history and the importance of upholding the treaties that underpin our relationships.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Committing to ReconciliACTION Sep 27, 2024

It has been almost nine years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) issued its watershed final report detailing the horrors inflicted upon generations of Indigenous persons across Canada and the institutionalized racism that made it possible.

Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards

Call for Nominations for 2024 Human Rights Awards Sep 18, 2024

People are encouraged to submit nominations for this year’s Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards.

The Human Rights Commission presents awards annually to Nova Scotians whose work advances human rights in the province.

Donald Marshall Junior

25 Years Since Marshall Decision Sep 16, 2024

On September 17, 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Donald Marshall Jr., a Mi’kmaw man from Membertou, was lawfully exercising his treaty rights when he was arrested for catching and selling eels out of season and without a licence.

Jackie Shane

Human Rights on Screen: The Jackie Shane Story Sep 10, 2024

The Human Rights Commission is excited to partner with the Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) to screen Any Other Way; The Jackie Shane Story on Monday, September 16.

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New Commissioner Appointed Aug 26, 2024

Lawyer and adjudicator John Boddie, Halifax, has been appointed to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission for a three-year term.

National Acadian Day

National Acadian Day Aug 14, 2024

August 15 marks National Acadian Day, a vibrant cultural celebration for the Acadian people throughout Canada and particularly in Nova Scotia. It commemorates the rich heritage and history of Acadian communities, descendants of French settlers who arrived in the 17th century.

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Independent Monitor Report on Implementation of Disability Remedy Jul 31, 2024

The first report of the independent monitor appointed to track the government’s progress implementing the human rights remedy in a landmark case concerning housing for people with disabilities was issued July 31.

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August 1 is Emancipation Day Jul 31, 2024

Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery across the British Empire, which took effect on August 1, 1834, following the passage of the Slavery Abolition Act in 1833.