August 9th marks the tenth anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The Declaration is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of indigenous peoples. It embodies global consensus on the rights of indigenous peoples and establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for their … Read more
The Government of the Northwest Territories introduced two important changes to the Vital Statistics Act (VSA) that promote inclusion and respect. The Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission is pleased to see changes that will have a positive effect on Indigenous and LGBTQ+ residents. Changes will allow Indigenous people to register a single traditional name based … Read more
The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) provides grants to organizations, businesses, community organisations, small municipalities, Indigenous organisations, and territorial governments in order to improve accessibility and/or safety for people with disabilities by supporting the capital costs of renovation, construction and/or retrofit activities and the provision of accessible technologies in workplaces and communities across Canada. Eligible Grant Recipients not-for-profit … Read more
Serving All Customers Better is a free online course designed to help front line service staff address and prevent consumer racial profiling. The aim of the course is to help businesses create inclusive and welcoming environments for all customers. The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission has launched a free online course to help businesses address and … Read more