Updates

Nov 7

[VIDEO] - Shawna Paris-Hoyte responds to the Ruck Report

An independent report has been released, iidentifying where systemic discrimination may exist within the society’s operations.

Oct 31

JOB POSTING: Managing Lawyer, Criminal Division

The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (ANSJI) is accepting applications for a Managing Lawyer, Criminal Division.

Oct 29

ANSJI's Response to the Ruck Report, “Regaining Trust”

...several of the recommendations ... could risk leaving critical actions undefined, potentially slowing the momentum for meaningful reform.

Oct 28

[VIDEO] Understanding African Nova Scotians as a Distinct People

One of two panel discussions that took place was on the topic of Understanding African Nova Scotians as a Distinct People.

Oct 28

[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 25

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

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 11

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 10

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 9

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 7

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)

Sep 27

[VIDEO] Robert Wright on the NS Public Prosecution Service

Robert Wright discusses the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service.

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