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Office of Diversity & Inclusion/ANSAIO

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Immigration Services

A platform to help immigrants and newcomers

Accessibility

Information on accessible services

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See photos of our events and initiatives.

Senator Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard

July 7, 2020 presentation to Halifax Regional Council on Anti-Black Racism

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Women and Gender Equity Strategy

Share your voice to help inform a strategy that will guide the municipality’s actions to reduce gender inequality for women, girls, gender diverse and non-binary residents.

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Access Awareness Week

Halifax Regional Municipality is a proud supporter this year’s Access Awareness Week taking place from May 29 to June 4, 2022.

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Emancipation Day

Emancipation Day is the day when the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 became law across the British Empire, including Canada on August 1st, 1834.

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Diversity & Inclusion Office
Email: diversity@halifax.ca
Phone: 902.490.3677

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