Tony Smith
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Appointed SiRT observer says investigation into Santina Rao Walmart arrest was flawedThe man tasked with observing the investigation into how police handled the arrest of Santina Rao in a Halifax Walmart is speaking out.NewsOct 9, 2020
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Tony Smith appointed as observer for SiRT probe into alleged police assault of Santina Rao'[I'm] looking forward to getting to the bottom of the facts and hopefully this will give justice to the individuals who have been victimized,' said Tony Smith.CrimeFeb 17, 2020
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From stories of racism and suffering, inquiry crafts call for fundamental changeThe $4.5-million inquiry is recommending the proposed commission adopt a restorative, human-centred approach rather than a traditional advocacy role.CanadaNov 28, 2019
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Isolated care system ill-equipped to deal with Halifax orphanage abuse: reportA new report from an ongoing public inquiry into decades of abuse at a Halifax-area orphanage says a fragmented system of care was not equipped to address the needs of children who were vulnerable.CanadaDec 7, 2018
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Premier vows to address ‘systemic racism’ as N.S. releases report on inquiryThe report says the government continues to help the inquiry through providing health supports for former residents of the home.CanadaOct 20, 2017
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N.S. Court of Appeal dismisses case alleging discrimination"It cannot be seriously suggested that the appellant did not have his complaint correctly and fully adjudicated by the board."CanadaApr 13, 2017
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Systemic racism still a problem for survivors of NS Home for Colored Children, report findsAccording to the report, many African Nova Scotians still regularly feel the impact of systemic racism.CanadaFeb 8, 2017
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Inquiry into NS Home for Coloured Children well underwayThe restorative inquiry is being called unique and 'leading the way' for activists in the United States.CanadaJun 25, 2016
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Author, advocate at odds over new book on NS Home for Colored ChildrenOne former resident, and member of the reconciliation committee, is saying releasing the book while the inquiry is ongoing is distasteful.CanadaJan 15, 2016
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