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Human Rights Commission Announce Recipient of the 2024 Human Rights Award
December 10, 2024 The following is being distributed at the request of the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador: During a ceremony at Government House in St. John’s today, the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission presented the 2024 Human Rights Award to Charlie Murphy, a community advocate and leader. A biography of the […]
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Human Rights Commission Announce 2024 Human Rights Award Nominees
December 5, 2024 The following is being distributed at the request of the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador: The Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced its short-listed nominees for the 2024 Human Rights Award. The annual award recognizes individuals who have made and/or continue to make meaningful contributions to advancing […]
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CHRT’s Jordan’s Principle decision marks significant victory for First Nations Children
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s latest decision on Jordan’s Principle marks a significant victory for First Nations children, who have long endured Canada’s failure to comply with legal orders to end discrimination. Released on November 21, this ruling honours the sacred legacy of Jordan River Anderson and the powerful impact of his name in establishing […]
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Celebrating Nova Scotia Human Rights Week
November 29, 2024 Nova Scotians are encouraged to join in celebrations marking Nova Scotia Human Rights Week from December 3 to 10. Last year, the Human Rights Commission and partners commemorated the first Nova Scotia Human Rights Week in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year’s […]
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Innu Nation files class-action lawsuit against the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – Penticton Herald
January 22, 2024 Grand Chief Etienne Rich speaks at a press conference discussing the follow-up report to the Canadian Human Rights Commission on the Human Rights of the Innu of Labrado Keith Gosse/The Telegram Innu Nation Grand Chief Etienne Rich ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Innu Nation in Labrador has filed a class-action lawsuit against […]
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