{"id":9621,"date":"2023-11-03T14:05:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T18:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/?page_id=9621"},"modified":"2024-11-12T13:16:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T18:16:43","slug":"nunavut","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/nunavut\/","title":{"rendered":"Nunavut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Nunavut<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How To File a Human Rights Complaint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nunavut Human Rights Tribunal:<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nhrt.ca\/\"><strong>Nunavut Human Rights Tribunal | (nhrt.ca)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note:<\/em><em>Nunavut does not have a Human Rights Commission, it only has a Human Rights Tribunal.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PDF: <a href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/pdf\/How-To-File-a-Human-Rights-Complaint_Nunavut.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to File a Human Rights Complaint \u2013 Nunavut<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/u5JUyemPDok\">How to File a Human Rights Claim: Nunavut<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to File a Human Rights Claim: Nunavut\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u5JUyemPDok?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Legal-Resources-NU.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Resources-Nunavut.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Resources-Nunavut.png 749w, https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Resources-Nunavut-300x115.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigating the intricacies of the Nunavut Human Rights Commission\u2019s complaint process can seem daunting, especially if you feel your rights have been violated. This guide offers an overview of how to file a Human Rights claim in Nunavut, detailing the steps of the process from determining eligibility to the possibility of a judicial review. Whether you\u2019re looking to educate yourself or actively seeking justice, the information provided here can serve as a valuable roadmap in your pursuit of equity and justice in Nunavut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Please note:<\/strong><\/em><em> This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or representation. Always consult with a legal professional regarding your specific situation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligibility Criteria for Filing a Complaint:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The incident must have occurred within the last two years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It must involve a prohibited ground or personal characteristic recognized under the Act, such as disability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The event must be related to one of the following domains:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employment or job search<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership in an organization or association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acquisition of goods, services, facilities, or contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing rentals (homes, apartments) or business space leasing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publications (magazines, newspapers, signs, pamphlets)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be prepared to provide details about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The involved parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nature of the incident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The specific prohibited grounds of discrimination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ongoing status of the issue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Witnesses or those knowledgeable about the event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The impact on you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed remedies or resolutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Understanding the Human Rights Tribunal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tribunal, anchored by the Act\u2019s directives, operates as a quasi-judicial body overseeing human rights concerns in Nunavut. Initially, it promotes mediation for dispute resolution. If consensus is elusive, a formal hearing is scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedure Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Filing a Notification:<\/strong> Initiate the process by completing a Notification form and submitting it to the Human Rights Tribunal Office. This form conveys the essence of your grievance to both the Tribunal and the alleged discriminator (Respondent). For assistance, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nhrt.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/EN_GUIDE_for_filing_a_notification.pdf\">form guide<\/a>. You can access the Notification Form <a href=\"https:\/\/nhrt.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/EN_FORM_notification_fillable.pdf\">here<\/a>. Supporting documents should not exceed 20 pages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Review of Notification<\/strong>: Tribunal staff will review the Notification Form to make sure that all necessary information has been provided.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Respondent\u2019s Reply:<\/strong> Upon receiving your Notification Form, the Respondent gets a 60-day window to furnish a response.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Decision on Proceeding:<\/strong> A Tribunal member evaluates both the Notification Form and Reply to decide on the claim\u2019s progression or dismissal. All parties are informed in writing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mediation or Public Hearing:<\/strong> Parties are encouraged to engage in mediation\u2014an informal and voluntary process aimed at mutual agreement. If unresolved, the case advances to a public hearing.\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The objective of mediation is amicable resolution, not fault-finding. Mediation embraces Inuit societal values, emphasizing mutual resolution rather than \u00ab winners \u00bb or \u00ab losers. \u00bb A Tribunal representative or a designated mediator facilitates this process, ensuring it\u2019s not prescriptive but collaborative. For an in-depth understanding, consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/nhrt.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/EN_GUIDE_the_settlement_process.pdf\">mediation guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Final Written Decision:<\/strong> If mediation does not work, parties proceed in front of the Tribunal. 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Resources: PDF: How to File a Human Rights Complaint \u2013 Nunavut Video: How to File a Human Rights Claim: Nunavut Navigating the intricacies of the Nunavut Human Rights [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9621","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9621","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9621"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9621\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9621"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}