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Sep 27, 2024
[STUDENT APPLICATION] Inspiring Future Indigenous Black & Mi'kmaq Lawyers Internship Pathway
The Inspiring Future Indigenous Black & Mi’kmaq Lawyers Internship Pathways (IB&MIP) vision is to provide African Nova Scotian (ANS), Black,
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Sep 27, 2024
[VIDEO] Robert Wright on the NS Public Prosecution Service
Robert Wright discusses the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service.

Sep 20, 2024
NATIONWIDE CALL FOR BLACK CANADIAN CLINICIANS
The ANSJI is seeking Black clinicians to join our national network of IRCA Assessors.

Sep 20, 2024
ANSJIs 2024 AGM: Sept. 24
ANSJIs 2024 AGM takes place Tues. Sept. 24, @ the Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI), @ 5450 Nora Bernard St.
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Aug 19, 2024
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,...


Jun 12, 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...

Apr 24, 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,...


Aug 23, 2023
R. v. R.B.W., 2023 NSCA 58
The Court of Appeal found that the sentencing judge had conducted the appropriate analysis and arrived at a fit and appropriate sentence.


Jul 27, 2023
R. v. Wournell, 2023 NSCA 53
...the sentencing judge erred by failing to meaningfully apply the information received in the Impact of Race and Culture Assessment (IRCA).
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