[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.
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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.
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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.
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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 17
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
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 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...
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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.
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Sep 27
[VIDEO] Robert Wright on the NS Public Prosecution Service
Robert Wright discusses the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service.
Aug 16, 2021
R. v. Anderson, 2021 NSCA 62
This case represented a significant shift in the law and is seen as the leading case on the sentencing of Black offenders in the country.
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