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Four individuals and one group were recognized with Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards at an event today, December 10, in Halifax. humanrights.novascotia.ca/2025-HRA
December 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Four individuals and one group were recognized with Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards at an event today, December 10, in Halifax. humanrights.novascotia.ca/2025-HRA
Join us in-person or online on December 10 - International Human Rights Day - for the presentation of the 2025 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards! humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Join us in-person or online on December 10 - International Human Rights Day - for the presentation of the 2025 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards! humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
Don’t miss “Under Construction: Accessible Navigation Assistance for Halifax and Beyond” beginning at 10:00 am on Monday, December 8: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Don’t miss “Under Construction: Accessible Navigation Assistance for Halifax and Beyond” beginning at 10:00 am on Monday, December 8: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us for a virtual panel discussion “Gender-based Violence: Education and Preventative Responses” taking place online Monday, December 8 beginning at 11:30 am:
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December 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Join us for a virtual panel discussion “Gender-based Violence: Education and Preventative Responses” taking place online Monday, December 8 beginning at 11:30 am:
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Register now for “Dignity, Respect, and Safety: The Heart of a Healthy Workplace” beginning at 1:00, Monday, December 8:
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December 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Register now for “Dignity, Respect, and Safety: The Heart of a Healthy Workplace” beginning at 1:00, Monday, December 8:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Join us December 5 online for “Human Rights in Action: Living Equity, Dignity, and Justice in Halifax” w/ @hfxgov.bsky.social
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December 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Join us December 5 online for “Human Rights in Action: Living Equity, Dignity, and Justice in Halifax” w/ @hfxgov.bsky.social
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On December 3 we celebrate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities — reflect on our progress and recommit to removing barriers to inclusion. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
December 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On December 3 we celebrate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities — reflect on our progress and recommit to removing barriers to inclusion. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
Join us tomorrow (Dec 3) online beginning at 5:00 pm for “Youth Roundtable: Voices for a Safer Halifax” w/ @hfxgov.bsky.social humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
December 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Join us tomorrow (Dec 3) online beginning at 5:00 pm for “Youth Roundtable: Voices for a Safer Halifax” w/ @hfxgov.bsky.social humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
Join us for “Youth Roundtable: Voices for a Safer Halifax” on Weds, Dec 4 beginning at 5:00 pm via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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November 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Join us for “Youth Roundtable: Voices for a Safer Halifax” on Weds, Dec 4 beginning at 5:00 pm via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Registration is open for the annual Nova Scotia Human Rights Week calendar of events featuring presentations and panel discussions ranging from combatting ableism, Black food sovereignty, protecting trans rights, preventing gender-based violence and more. humanrights.novascotia.ca/NSHRW2025
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Registration is open for the annual Nova Scotia Human Rights Week calendar of events featuring presentations and panel discussions ranging from combatting ableism, Black food sovereignty, protecting trans rights, preventing gender-based violence and more. humanrights.novascotia.ca/NSHRW2025
Transgender Day of Remembrance - marked each year on November 20 - is a solemn time to honour transgender and gender diverse people whose lives have been taken by violence, hatred, neglect and indifference.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Transgender Day of Remembrance - marked each year on November 20 - is a solemn time to honour transgender and gender diverse people whose lives have been taken by violence, hatred, neglect and indifference.
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From December 3 – 10, 2025 Nova Scotians are invited to view the documentary film True North for free online in the latest installment of the Human Rights on Screen partnership between the Human Rights Commission and the Atlantic International Film Festival. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
November 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
From December 3 – 10, 2025 Nova Scotians are invited to view the documentary film True North for free online in the latest installment of the Human Rights on Screen partnership between the Human Rights Commission and the Atlantic International Film Festival. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
This year’s Nova Scotia Human Rights Week calendar of events is coming together nicely! Join us as we learn, celebrate and look toward the future with partners advancing dignity, equity and inclusion throughout the province. humanrights.novascotia.ca/NSHRW2025
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This year’s Nova Scotia Human Rights Week calendar of events is coming together nicely! Join us as we learn, celebrate and look toward the future with partners advancing dignity, equity and inclusion throughout the province. humanrights.novascotia.ca/NSHRW2025
The independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Carmel Mitchell vs. Independent Security Services (ISS) Inc. has been adjourned. New dates for the hearing will be announced prior to it reconvening.
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Carmel Mitchell vs. Independent Security Services (ISS) Inc. has been adjourned. New dates for the hearing will be announced prior to it reconvening.
The chair of the independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Charla Dorrington vs. A.J. Acheson Sales Ltd., operating as Canadian Tire, Dartmouth Crossing, found the complainant was the target of racial profiling. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
November 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The chair of the independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Charla Dorrington vs. A.J. Acheson Sales Ltd., operating as Canadian Tire, Dartmouth Crossing, found the complainant was the target of racial profiling. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Carmel Mitchell vs. Independent Security Services (ISS) Inc., will begin on Thursday, November 13.
Details: humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
Details: humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
November 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Carmel Mitchell vs. Independent Security Services (ISS) Inc., will begin on Thursday, November 13.
Details: humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
Details: humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
There’s less than a week remaining to submit nominations for the 2025 NS Human Rights Awards. Take a few moments today and help to recognize our province’s human rights champions!https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/awards
October 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
There’s less than a week remaining to submit nominations for the 2025 NS Human Rights Awards. Take a few moments today and help to recognize our province’s human rights champions!https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/awards
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October 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
“My Culture Is Not a Costume” - some food for thought ahead of Halloween. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Y5...
An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Charla Dorrington vs. A.J. Acheson Sales Ltd., operating as Canadian Tire, Dartmouth Crossing, will begin on Tuesday, October 28. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
October 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Charla Dorrington vs. A.J. Acheson Sales Ltd., operating as Canadian Tire, Dartmouth Crossing, will begin on Tuesday, October 28. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
The Human Rights Commission presents awards annually to Nova Scotians whose work advances human rights in the province. Submit a nomination online before November 1: humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
October 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Human Rights Commission presents awards annually to Nova Scotians whose work advances human rights in the province. Submit a nomination online before November 1: humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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People can submit nominations for this year’s Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards until November 1: humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
October 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
People can submit nominations for this year’s Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards until November 1: humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
An online survey is now available to provide input on government’s modernization of the way the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission protects the rights of Nova Scotians and administers the province’s human rights complaints process. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
October 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
An online survey is now available to provide input on government’s modernization of the way the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission protects the rights of Nova Scotians and administers the province’s human rights complaints process. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
As we honour Mi’kmaq History Month and the 300th anniversary of the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, let us commit to learning, listening, and acting in ways that uphold truth, respect, and justice. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
October 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
As we honour Mi’kmaq History Month and the 300th anniversary of the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, let us commit to learning, listening, and acting in ways that uphold truth, respect, and justice. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
Truth and Reconciliation is an ongoing commitment to justice. It asks us to listen with humility, to act with integrity, and to recognize that reconciliation strengthens not only Indigenous communities but the entire fabric of our province. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
September 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Truth and Reconciliation is an ongoing commitment to justice. It asks us to listen with humility, to act with integrity, and to recognize that reconciliation strengthens not only Indigenous communities but the entire fabric of our province. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...