Important Transition in ANSJI Leadership

Shawna Paris-Hoyte, ONS, KC

It is with gratitude for her service and our warmest wishes that the Board of Directors of the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute announces the resignation of Shawna Paris-Hoyte from the role of Executive Director, a role she held while on leave from Dalhousie Legal Aid Service. Shawna has long been a leader in the African Nova Scotian community as a lawyer, social work clinical specialist and educator. We wish her all the best in all that comes next.

In order to support continuity of leadership, the Board welcomes the return of Robert Wright to serve as acting Executive Director. Robert served as the founding Executive Director of the Institute until the spring of 2024.

Robert Wright, acting Executive Director of ANSJI