Helping to protect the rights of Nunavummiut.
We resolve human rights claims in accordance with the Nunavut Human Rights Act.
What to do if you think you have experienced discrimination or harassment:
If you believe that you have experienced discrimination or harassment in Nunavut, which has occurred within the last two years, you should contact the Nunavut Human Rights Tribunal. We do not adjudicate matters regarding federal businesses or organizations. The Nunavut Human Rights Tribunal is located in Coral Harbour. Please contact us for information and to receive a Notification form to begin the process.
A Nunavut Human Rights Tribunal Human Rights Officer can be reached at 1-866-413-6478 toll-free.
If you think you have been discriminated against by a federal business or organization these fall under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Human Rights Act, not the Nunavut Human Rights Act. Some examples include banks, airlines, telecommunications companies, the RCMP or a federal government department.
The Canadian Human Rights Commission can be reached by phone at 1-888-214-1090 toll-free.
Certain types of discrimination and harassment are against the law.
If you have been discriminated against or harassed for any of the following reasons as outlined in the Act, you have grounds to assert your case and seek a resolution. Certain types of discrimination and harassment are against the law.
- Race
- Marital Status
- Sex
- Pregnancy
- Sexual Orientation
- Colour
- Place of Origin
- Ancestry
- Disability
- Family Status
- Religion
- Citizenship
- Creed
- Age
- Ethnic Origin
- Lawful Source of Income
- Gender Identity
- Gender Expression
- Convicted but pardoned
The process begins by completing and filing a Notification form.
If you feel you have been discriminated against or harassed based on one of the grounds outlined above, you should complete a Notification form and file it with the Human Rights Tribunal office. If you intend to see a resolution, please familiarize yourself with the following process.
- 1 Applicant files a Notification The person making the claim is called the Applicant. The Applicant must first complete a Notification form and file it with the Human Rights Tribunal Office.
- 2 Notification form is reviewed Tribunal staff will review the Notification form to make sure that all necessary information has been provided.
- 3 Respondent files a Reply The completed Notification will be sent to the person(s) or organization(s) listed as the Respondent(s), and they will have 60 days to reply.
- 4 Decision to continue or dismiss The Notification and Reply are reviewed by a Tribunal member who decides whether to continue with the proceedings or dismiss the claim. Both parties (the Applicant and Respondent(s)) will be notified of the decision in writing.
- 5 Mediation or public hearing If the Notification proceeds, the Tribunal will offer the parties the opportunity to work with a mediator to try to settle the Notification. If no settlement is reached, the Tribunal will hold a formal, public hearing on the Notification.
- 6 Final written decision After hearing evidence and the arguments from the Applicant and the Respondent(s), the Tribunal will decide whether the Applicant was discriminated against or harassed, and what should be done to correct the situation.