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International Women’s Day 2022

In 1975, the United Nations declared March 8 as International Women’s Day. Forty-seven years later, the day encourages a celebration of  the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and contributions of women and girls in society. It also remains a day of reflection and recognition of the struggles and challenges women and girls continue to […]

International Human Rights Day 2021

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2021

It has been 32 years since a mass shooting at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal ended the lives of 14 young women. In the wake of this tragic event, Parliament designated December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. Each year on this date, we wear white ribbons […]

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021

Each year on December 3, people around the world observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Established by the United Nations in 1992, the goal of this annual observance is to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society. The theme this year is Leadership and participation of persons […]

Barry Wilcox, Q.C. appointed interim Chief Commissioner

The Saskatchewan Minister of Justice and Attorney General has appointed Barry Wilcox, Q.C. as the interim Chief Commissioner of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission. Wilcox began serving as a Commissioner for the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission in June 2011. On September 12, 2018, the Government of Saskatchewan appointed him the Commission’s Deputy Chief Commissioner through […]

Chief Commissioner Arnot appointed to Senate

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission’s Chief Commissioner, David Arnot, has been appointed as an independent Senator. “This is a great honour and I am truly humbled,” said Arnot. “The Prime Minister was clear when he spoke to me that he expects me to make a significant contribution to […]

Philippine Independence Day 2021

June 12, 2021, marks the 123rd anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. As Filipinos around the world celebrate the commemoration of the declaration of their inherent and inalienable right to freedom and independence, we join them in celebration and recognize the many meaningful contributions and rich cultural contributions Filipinos have made to Saskatchewan society. “I am […]

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2021

Today, we join people throughout Saskatchewan and around the world in recognizing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Since 1966, when the United Nations first proclaimed this date to be the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21 has been a day that brings us together to reject racism, […]

Commissioner Heather Kuttai receives 2021 USask Lifetime Achievement Award

SHRC Commissioner Heather Kuttai has been named a 2021 recipient of the USask Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her accomplishments and contributions to the social, cultural and economic well-being of society. Heather is an author, disability advocate, and human rights activist who has lived in Saskatoon for the last 27 years. She has a […]