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The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission helps build inclusive communities and protects and promotes

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission promotes human rights and protects Nova Scotians from discrimination. We provide training, answer questions, and help to resolve disputes.

09/03/2026

🎬 Human Rights on Screen returns to the Atlantic International Film Festival with Seahorse, the debut feature from Canadian filmmaker Aisha Evelyna.

Exploring housing insecurity, mental health, generational trauma and the complicated bonds of family, Seahorse offers a powerful starting point for conversations about human rights and the experiences that shape our communities.

Join us Sunday, September 20 at 5 p.m. at Park Lane Cinema in Halifax.

Learn more and find ticket information:
https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/human-rights-screen-seahorse

08/20/2026

Who makes the final decision in a human rights complaint?
Not Commission staff. Not Commissioners.

When a complaint goes to a Board of Inquiry, an independent adjudicator hears the case and determines whether discrimination occurred.

Learn more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/resolving-disputes/boards-inquiry

08/15/2026

August is Acadian Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, a time to celebrate the history, culture, language and contributions of Acadian communities across our province. At the heart of this month of celebration is August 15, National Acadian Day, when Acadians have gathered to celebrate their identity and heritage since 1881.

Read more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/celebrating-acadian-culture-and-heritage

08/06/2026

The third report on the government’s progress implementing the Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy was released August 6. The report by independent monitor Michael Prince, a retired University of Victoria professor and expert in disability issues and social discrimination, is available at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/third-monitor-report-implementation-disability-remedy

08/01/2026

Each year on August 1, we mark Emancipation Day, recognizing the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act coming into effect across the British Empire in 1834. While this historic milestone ended the legal enslavement of many people of African descent, it did not end the inequities that slavery created. Those legacies continue to shape lives and communities today.

Read more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/emancipation-day

07/23/2026

The adjudicator in an independent human rights board of inquiry has dismissed the complaint of Sherri Borden Colley vs. The Source, citing no evidence of discrimination.

Read more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/independent-adjudicator-finds-no-evidence-discrimination

07/08/2026

“Acts of hatred directed at people because of who they are, how they worship, or how they look have no place in Nova Scotia. Unfortunately, these incidents are not isolated. We are seeing hateful words and actions become more frequent and more visible, and that should concern every one of us.”

Read more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/there-no-place-hate-nova-scotia

06/27/2026

Each year on June 27, Canadians mark Canadian Multiculturalism Day, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the remarkable diversity of cultures, languages, traditions, identities, and lived experiences that together help shape our communities and our country.

Read more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/commemorating-canadian-multiculturalism-day

06/26/2026

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission extends warm congratulations to Gordon Sinclair Earle, C.M., the Honourable Mayann Elizabeth Francis, O.C., O.N.S., Corinne Etta Sparks, O.C., and Stephanie Nolen, O.C., on their appointments to the Order of Canada announced today.

Read more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/nova-scotians-recognized-order-canada-appointments

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Park Lane Terrace, 5657 Spring Garden Road, 2rd Floor, Suite 305
Halifax, NS
B3J3R4

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18772697699

Website

http://humanrights.novascotia.ca/

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