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.
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed annually on March 21, is a crucial reminder of the global fight against racism and the ongoing need to uphold human rights for all.
Women’s rights are human rights. In Nova Scotia and across Canada, we must continue working to ensure that every woman and girl has the freedom, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.
