Racism In Nova Scotia

• ‘Opportunity lost’: Observers note lack of diversity in N.S. Liberal leadership race

  To date, there are no women or people of colour running to lead the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.

  Politics

  Oct 8, 2020
  
• N.S. premier defends apology, says he isn’t imposing solution on racialized communities

  On Tuesday, Nova Scotia's Premier formally acknowledged and apologized for years of systemic racism, particularly within the justice system, and the reaction was swift.

  Politics

  Oct 1, 2020
  
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• N.S. appoints team to lead justice reform, drive anti-racist policy change in Nova Scotia

  The new design team will be charged with making recommendations for dismantling systemic racism in Nova Scotia.

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2020
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• Hundreds turn up for anti-racism rally in Spryfield, N.S.: ‘The system is bleeding’

  This month, thousands of Nova Scotians have rallied in solidarity with Black Lives Matter at protests across the province. The event in Spryfield was no exception.

  Politics

  Jun 17, 2020
• Hundreds protest police brutality, systemic racism at Black Lives Matter rally in Truro

  "I want to see change in policy, and I want to see change in attitudes from all races. Remember one thing, Black lives matter!"

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2020
• Halifax Regional Police ‘looking into’ body cameras after online petition hits 70,000

  A petition calling for Halifax police to wear body cameras is gaining momentum, but one community advocate urges caution before equipping cops with surveillance tools.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2020
• Police open to reviewing historic cases of criminalization arising from street checks

  Promises of redress have been made to the African Nova Scotian community for the historic wrong of police street checks. But they're receiving mixed reviews from community advocates, who say more focus is needed on healing those impacted by the practice.

  Crime

  Nov 19, 2019
• ‘Constant racism’: Three black hockey players reflect on historic moment they took the ice together

  Racism and discrimination were 'constantly' part of the university hockey game for three black players during the 1970s.

  Sports

  Oct 12, 2017
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• UN report slams Nova Scotia education system’s treatment of African Nova Scotians

  Three decades after Nova Scotia's school systems were integrated, a UN report says the "educational inequities' between African Nova Scotians and other Nova Scotians remains unchanged. 

  Education

  Sep 25, 2017
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• Halifax plaque for man killed while abducting Nigerian villagers should be removed: activist

  According to one social activist, the plaque "represents white supremacy."

  News

  Aug 18, 2017