Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

06/01/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, knowledge systems, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It is also a time for reflection, learning, and renewed commitment to reconciliation grounded in truth, respect, and action.

Read more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/honouring-indigenous-histories-rights-and-resilience

06/01/2026

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the strength, diversity, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Nova Scotia.

Read more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/celebrating-2slgbtqia-pride

05/28/2026

05/20/2026

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission condemns acts of hate and racism in all forms, including the recent racist graffiti targeting members of our community. Incidents such as these are deeply harmful, not only to those directly affected, but to the broader sense of safety, belonging, and dignity that every person deserves.

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The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission condemns acts of hate and racism in all forms, including the recent racist graffiti targeting members of our community.

05/06/2026

The appointment of Louise Arbour as Canada’s new Governor General marks a significant moment for the country’s commitment to justice and human rights.

Read more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/canada%E2%80%99s-new-governor-general

05/05/2026

On May 5, we mark Red Dress Day, a solemn and powerful occasion to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+), and to stand in solidarity with their families, communities, and loved ones.

Learn more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/red-dres-day

05/04/2026

Asian Heritage Month occurs annually in May and invites us to recognize and reflect on the histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian communities across Canada and here in Nova Scotia.

Learn more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/asian-heritage-month

05/01/2026

Throughout May each year Jewish Heritage Month offers an opportunity to recognize and reflect on the enduring contributions of Jewish communities to life across Canada and Nova Scotia.

Learn more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/jewish-heritage-month

04/20/2026

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Airen Antle vs. Halifax Regional Municipality and Halifax Transit will begin on Monday, April 27.

Details at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/independent-human-rights-hearing-begins-april-27

03/31/2026

Each year on March 31, the International Day of Transgender Visibility calls us to stand firmly in support of transgender and gender-diverse people, to celebrate their leadership and contributions, and to confront the barriers that continue to shape their lives.

Read more at https://humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/news/2026/transgender-visibility