Commission Hosts Inter-faith Breakfast

Religious and spiritual leaders gathered today, April 9, to reflect on human rights and diversity in the province.

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission hosted an inter-faith breakfast in partnership with the Pictou County Council of Churches at Sharon St. John United Church in Stellarton.

The event focused on bringing faith leaders together to explore human rights issues including the importance and values of inclusion, racial harmony, and respect for different points of view.

"The commission recognizes that these events are a way to create understanding of human rights and advance them in Nova Scotia," said Ernest Bolivar, chair of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. "Equitable treatment of Nova Scotians is a goal that the faith leaders share and working together is a way we can create positive change."

The faith leaders were joined by municipal and provincial government representatives, educators, service providers and business leaders.

"We believe that bringing together all aspects of our community to reflect on these issues can help us recognize the importance of human rights in Pictou County," said Rev. Richard Sand, Pictou County Council of Churches.

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission's mandate includes public education and outreach to increase awareness of human rights in the province.