Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Aboriginal Forum

Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, Sydney
October 10 and 11, 2007
Visit the Aboriginal Forum page for more information.

Plan for the Investigation and Resolution of Aboriginal Complaints

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission has released its report and action plan on the Investigation and Resolution of Aboriginal Complaints.

We want your feedback. Please take the time to review the document and send your comments to hrcinquires@gov.ns.ca. Comments will be posted on the Aboriginal Forum page.

Nova Scotia's Human Rights Act affirms every person is free and equal in dignity and rights without regard to:
  • age
  • race/colour
  • religion/creed
  • ethnic or national origin
  • aboriginal origin
  • sex (including gender or pregnancy)
  • sexual orientation
  • physical or mental disability
  • family or marital status
  • source of income
  • irrational fear of contracting an illness or disease
  • association with groups or individuals
  • or political belief, affiliation or activity.

The act also prohibits sexual harassment in all areas of public life.

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is the independent government agency charged with administering that act and with educating Nova Scotians on race relations and other human rights-related issues.

To view the act online, go to Human Rights Act. The Human Rights Act is available in French and English and in braille and on audio tape.

Our staff investigate and resolve complaints of discrimination. For more information on filing a human rights complaint in Nova Scotia, see Guide to the Complaint Process.

Staff in our Race Relations and Affirmative Action Division develop policy and provide services on a range of diversity topics and on how to prevent or deal with sexual harassment. Programs can be tailored for the workplace or school presentations. Staff can also consult with organizations to help them establish their own policies, programs and services in these areas.

The Human Rights Commission tries to make itself accessible to all members of the public. The Commission has a TTY and will provide interpretation to persons with hearing impairments upon request. Aussi, nous offrons quelques services en français.

The Commission's central office is located in Halifax. There are regional offices in Sydney, Digby and New Glasgow.

Call 424-4111
or toll-free 1-877-269-7699 for more information.

For TTY dial 424-3139
or toll-free 1-866-811-3732.


Anne Frank Exhibit Banner showing a picture of Anne Frank

For more information about the Anne Frank event, please follow this link.