Justice institute to use federal funds to help Black Nova Scotians understand legal rights

by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter March 16, 2023March 17, 2023

Staff from the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute Credit: Contributed

The federal Department of Justice will spend $607,200 over three years for a Justice Partnership and Innovation Program.

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