265 releases issued in the specified time period for Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Awards Presented
Human Rights Commission
March 22, 2002 10:04 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Human Rights Awards Presented
Human Rights Awards were presented to Juan Carlos Canales-Leyton
and Lee Cohen by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission on
Thursday, March 21. The awards were presented during the seventh
Annual Harmony Brunch to commemorate the International Day for
the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Stop Racism: A Community Dialogue for March 21
Human Rights Commission
March 14, 2002 10:02 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Stop Racism: A Community Dialogue for
March 21
The organization Partners Against Racism has planned events for
Thursday, March 21, to mark the International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The events will take place
at the Dartmouth Sportsplex.
Search for Permanent Ombudsman to Begin
Human Rights Commission
February 6, 2002 1:13 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Search for Permanent Ombudsman to Begin
A review of the Human Rights Commission and the Office of the
Ombudsman concludes that the Ombudsman should remain independent.
Michael Baker, Minister responsible for the Human Rights Act,
made the announcement today.
Sept. 11: What Does It Mean?
Human Rights Commission
February 1, 2002 11:48 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--CXN--Sept. 11: What Does It Mean?
Racism, immigration, civil liberties and security will be the
subjects of an upcoming panel discussion titled Sept. 11: What
does it mean for each of us? The session will examine each of
these areas in the context of the aftermath of the terrorist
attacks on the United States.
Settlement Agreement Approved in Political Affiliation Complaint
Human Rights Commission
January 23, 2002 10:48 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Settlement Agreement Approved in
Political Affiliation Complaint
The commissioners of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission have
approved a settlement agreement which resolves a complaint made
by Archibald Kaiser against the government of Nova Scotia. Mr.
Kaiser complained in 1995 that he was discriminated against on
the basis of political affiliation.
Kaiser Board to Begin Monday
Human Rights Commission
January 4, 2002 3:30 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Kaiser Board to Begin Monday
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission announced today that a
board of inquiry will hear the complaint of H. Archibald Kaiser
against the Executive Council of Nova Scotia starting Monday,
Jan. 7. The board will meet every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday for
five weeks in Room 301 of the Dalhousie University Student Union
Building, 6136 University Ave., Halifax.
Common Threads of Fear: A Dialogue for Peace
Human Rights Commission
December 11, 2001 3:39 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Common Threads of Fear: A Dialogue for
Peace
A panel discussion was held on reprisals against certain groups
during times of crisis and throughout history, including Sept.
11. The discussion took place during International Human Rights
Day events held yesterday at Pier 21 in Halifax.
Human Rights Day Commemorated in Digby
Human Rights Commission
December 11, 2001 1:57 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Human Rights Day Commemorated in Digby
To mark International Human Rights Day on Monday, Dec. 10,
commemorations were held at Digby Regional High School. The event
was organized by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission in
conjunction with the high school.
Human Rights and Volunteer Awards Presented
Human Rights Commission
December 11, 2001 1:31 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--CXN--Human Rights and Volunteer Awards
Presented
To commemorate International Human Rights Day on Monday, Dec. 10,
two awards were presented by the Nova Scotia Human Rights
Commission at events held at Pier 21, Halifax.
Conflict of Interest Application Denied
Human Rights Commission
November 28, 2001 10:00 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Conflict of Interest Application Denied
in Kaiser Board
A human rights board of inquiry has ruled that a government
lawyer can represent the provincial cabinet in an upcoming
hearing. The board will consider the complaint of H. Archibald
Kaiser against the executive council of Nova Scotia in January.
Replace Complacency with Real Change
Human Rights Commission
November 14, 2001 9:22 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Replace Complacency with Real Change
Nova Scotians need to overcome complacency and replace it with
real change. Mayann Francis, executive director of the Nova
Scotia Human Rights Commission, issued the challenge in a speech
to the Cape Breton Regional Council of Churches in Sydney on Nov.
13.
Day of Reflection Proclaimed
Human Rights Commission
November 9, 2001 9:45 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Day of Reflection Proclaimed
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission proclaimed Nov. 9 a Day
of Reflection on the Spirit of Community at an interfaith
breakfast at Province House today.
Day of Reflection to be Proclaimed
Human Rights Commission
November 7, 2001 3:53 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Day of Reflection to be Proclaimed
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission today announced that
Friday, Nov. 9, will be proclaimed a Day of Reflection on the
Spirit of Community. The proclamation will be signed by Myra
Freeman, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, on Friday morning at
an interfaith breakfast at Province House.
Preliminary Hearing to be held in Patronage Complaint
Human Rights Commission
October 29, 2001 10:00 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Preliminary Hearing to be held in
Patronage Complaint
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission announced today that a
board of inquiry will hold a preliminary hearing into the
complaint of H. Archibald Kaiser against the Executive Council of
Nova Scotia. The hearing will be held on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.
Director Urges Calm After Terrorist Attacks in the U.S.
Human Rights Commission
September 14, 2001 11:39 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Director Urges Calm After Terrorist
Attacks in the U.S.
The Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
is urging Nova Scotians to remain calm as they try to come to
grips with the crisis unfolding in the United States. In past
times of crisis around the world, there have been reprisals
against communities of ethnic or religious minority.
Commission Releases Consultation Reports
Human Rights Commission
August 3, 2001 10:30 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Commission Releases Consultation Reports
Two reports from recent consultations conducted by the Nova
Scotia Human Rights Commission (NSHRC) have been released.
Diversity Specialist to Present in Halifax
Human Rights Commission
July 10, 2001 11:00 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Diversity Specialist to Present in
Halifax
Diversity strategist Trevor Wilson will discuss how Nova Scotian
businesses can capitalize on the province's diverse and changing
population at a luncheon on Tuesday, July 17, at the Westin Nova
Scotian Hotel in Halifax.
Board to Consider Gender Discrimination Complaint
Human Rights Commission
May 30, 2001 10:00 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Board to Consider Gender Discrimination
Complaint
Nova Scotia's Human Rights Commission has appointed a board of
inquiry to consider a complaint of gender discrimination.
Metro YMCA Signs Agreement
Human Rights Commission
May 3, 2001 11:24 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Metro YMCA Signs Agreement
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth recently signed a workplace
diversity agreement/affirmative action policy with the Nova
Scotia Human Rights Commission.
Commission Holds Consultations Across Province
Human Rights Commission
April 12, 2001 9:25 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Commission Holds Consultations Across
Province
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commissions and the Office of the
Ombudsman are seeking public input for an organizational review
of their respective roles and responsibilities.