The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (ANSJI) is proud to announce its Second Annual Justice Symposium, taking place on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Halifax. This year’s theme, “Violence in the Black Community,” with a dual focus on gender-based violence and gun violence, brings a critical focus to the complex and intersecting forms of violence disproportionately affecting Black Nova Scotian communities.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Wakai Glasgow Social Justice Award!

ANSJI welcomes the return of Robert Wright to serve as acting Executive Director.

We acknowledge the recent passing of Justice Murray Sinclair, the province of Manitoba’s first Indigenous judge.

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