Events 

Justice Talks – Thurs., April 11, 2024 – 12pm-4:30pm

Via: African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (ANSJI):

Hello,
Please see the attached poster for Justice Talks, a talk series that will be hosted by ANSJI that is aimed at exploring diverse perspectives on issues related to justice. This first session will feature:
 
– Mukisa Kakembo, PATH Legal & Guest Renford Farrier
– Randy Riley, Justice advocate with lived experience
– East Coast Prison Justice Society
 
This will take place on April 11th from 12:00-4:30pm, please see the poster below for additional details
 

CLICK HERE to register to attend in person or virtually!

 
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In his latest endeavor, Symonds is spearheading a series of community engagement sessions across the province, aimed at developing a comprehensive Black Justice Strategy.

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The African Nova Scotian Road to Economic Prosperity Plan (REPP) has been sharing the data with Black Nova Scotians through a series of presentations at community meetings.

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As we celebrate this year’s Black History Month, this special edition of Community Update highlights the ongoing struggle against racism and injustice faced by Black individuals, particularly within the Canadian Armed Forces. Reflecting on the historical context, including the formation of Canada’s first all-Black military regiment during World War One, the program focuses on recent events involving community advocate Rubin “Rocky” Coward and Lionel Beals, a former Department of National Defense employee.

Beals was fired after being accused of misconduct, an allegation he vehemently denies. Coward, a retired senior noncommissioned officer and community advocate, has taken up Beals’ case, alleging systemic racism within the military.

Justice Institute alleges systemic racism at Nova Scotia’s Crown prosecutor’s office

Systemic racism plagues the Crown prosecutor’s office in Nova Scotia, and the office’s efforts to address the problem have only made the situation worse, say critics.

Robert Wright is the executive director of the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute, an organization made up of Black lawyers and legal experts whose mandate is to support Black Nova Scotians in contact with the law and to address racism and overrepresentation of Black people in the criminal justice system.  

In an open letter on behalf of the Justice Institute and in the interview with the Examiner, Wright said the institute’s correspondence with government officials and leadership at the Crown prosecutor’s office, formally known as the Public Prosecution Service (PPS), leaves them doubtful their concerns about systemic racism at the PPS are being heard and addressed. 

Cecil Boutilier.

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Boutilier was on a hunger strike to draw attention to COVID rules, until he tested positive for the virus last week. Now, he says he’s advocating against obstacles put in his way of running his business.