People First Nova Scota

Locked up for no reason

Robert DeVet — Wed, 20 May 2015 14:41:44 +0000

Human Rights complaint about institutionalization goes to Board of Inquiry

KJIPUKTUK, (HALIFAX) - In Nova Scotia people who live with developmental disabilities are kept locked up for years on end.

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Is this a response? Email exchange between Halifax Media Co-op and Community Services

Cuts impact community groups' ability to operate

Robert DeVet — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:08:38 +0000

KJIPUKTUK, (HALIFAX) - Reduced financial support by the Department of Community Services makes it difficult for at least some community groups to continue to operate.

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List of known grant reductions

Calling the cops

Robert DeVet — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 14:45:34 +0000

Police interventions at large institutions surging

(K'JIPUKTUK) HALIFAX – Charlie Lemon still experiences flashbacks from the days he was institutionalized in the Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre.

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New documentary shows horrors of life in institutions in Nova Scotia

Robert DeVet — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 17:26:17 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - There is a long history in Nova Scotia of locking people up because they appear different.