MOOSE JAW — The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is holding a meeting to give residents the chance to learn about their rights and have meaningful conversations about the future of human rights in the province.
The “Human Rights Education and Engagement Evening” takes place on Tuesday, May 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Moose Jaw Public Library’s south meeting room. Admission is free, registration is not required and the meeting is open to everyone.
“Whether you’re an employer, employee, service provider, customer, or community member, this is a valuable opportunity to learn how human rights protections work and how they impact everyday life,” said Robin Mowat, director of systemic initiatives at the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.
“It’s also a chance for the people of Moose Jaw to shape the Commission’s work. We want to hear directly from the community about the human rights issues that matter most, the challenges they face, and their ideas for building a stronger, more inclusive Saskatchewan.”
The organization has successfully addressed inequity and inequality that affect individuals and groups, whether students with reading disabilities, university students, people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those affected by lack of transportation or poor housing quality.
“A systemic approach addresses discrimination that is known to, or has the potential to, affect groups of people based on protected grounds,” the Commission said.
Also, when the organization considers using a systemic approach to address an issue, it does so in agreement with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. Therefore, it noted that this process should pertain to current law, policy or practice that systemically infringes upon human rights protected under the Code.
As part of a broader initiative, the Commission will visit communities across the province throughout 2025 to engage with the public and strengthen human rights protections in Saskatchewan. These visits ensure that voices from across the province are heard and reflected in the Commission’s work moving forward.
If anyone requires accommodation to attend, contact the Commission at .
