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[VIDEO] Fair Treatment of African Nova Scotians Policy (FTANS)
Panel discussion on the Fair Treatment of African Nova Scotians and People of African Descent in Criminal Prosecutions (FTANS) policy.
Oct 28, 2024
Racial Equity Survey Report (PDF-link) -- Nova Scotia Barristers' Society (NSBS)
This is not a report to determine whether systemic discrimination exists in Nova Scotia’s legal community. That is our starting point.
Oct 25, 2024
Regaining Trust: The Ruck Report (Oct. 29, 2024, 10am) - NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Mr. Ruck's final report will be delivered to NSBS on October 29, 2024, at a specially scheduled meeting of Council.
Oct 25, 2024
Community Days: NEW GLASGOW (Oct. 28th, 6pm-8:30pm)
ANSJI will be in New Glasgow Nova Scotia, to engage the local African Nova Scotian & Black people of African Descent community.
Oct 25, 2024
Africentric Approach to Restorative Justice Focus Group (Nov. 4th, 6pm-8pm)
A research project that seeks to reduce the overrepresentation of Black Nova Scotians in the criminal justice system.
Oct 17, 2024
Community Days: CAPE BRETON (Nov. 5th, 6pm-8:30pm)
ANSJI will be in Cape Breton Nova Scotia, to engage the local African Nova Scotian & Black people of African Descent community.
Oct 17, 2024
Invitation: Support Black Public Service Workers
Via the Black Class Action Secretariat (BCAS) : We are all too familiar with the long history of anti-Black racism in Canada,...
Oct 11, 2024
Letter of support for Upper Hammonds Plains
“It is unacceptable and is blatantly discriminatory that this community does not have access to an adequate number of functional fire hyd...
Oct 10, 2024
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Black Mental Health in Justice [VIDEO] - 2024 AGM panel discussion
ANSJI held it's 2024 annual general meeting on Sept. 24, 2024, at the Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI) in Halifax.
Oct 9, 2024
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Louise Delisle - Know Your Rights [VIDEO]
ANSJI’s Know Your rights Campaign is is funded by Justice Canada through their departments Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (JPIP)
Oct 7, 2024
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[VIDEO] Robert Wright on the NS Public Prosecution Service
Robert Wright discusses the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service.
Sep 27, 2024
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Demario Chambers - Know Your Rights [VIDEO]
The Know Your Rights campaign collaborates with key organizations to develop self-help guides, pre-recorded advice sessions, workshops,...
Aug 19, 2024
Critical work on the next phase of Canada’s Black Justice Strategy begins
Black communities in Canada continue to live with the effects of prejudice, discrimination, and hatred—from unconscious bias to...
Jun 12, 2024
N.S. decision on use of Impact of Race and Culture Assessment expected to have national impact
A Nova Scotia appellate court decision on sentencing Blacks could have ramifications across the country, says a counsel for the...
Jun 12, 2024
Pre-Sentencing Impact of Race and Culture Assessments receive Government of Canada funding
Access to justice is a fundamental Canadian value and an integral part of a fair and just society. The Government of Canada is committed...
Jun 12, 2024
Province announces $4.1 million for programs at African Nova Scotian Justice Institute
HALIFAX, N.S. — The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute is getting $4.1 million from the provincial government to fund its programs...
Jun 12, 2024
Shawna Paris-Hoyte announced as Executive Director of the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute
Halifax, NS, March 18, 2024 – The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (ANSJI) proudly announces the appointment of Shawna Paris-Hoyte,...
Apr 24, 2024
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