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Michelle Obama to hold speaking engagement in Halifax this October

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Former president Barack Obama thanked Robert McCurdy, the artist who painted his official White House portrait, for taking on a "difficult subject” as the painting was unveiled alongside the official portrait of Michelle Obama at the White House on Wednesday. – Sep 7, 2022

Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama will be speaking in Halifax this fall, as part of the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council’s 75th anniversary celebrations.

The event will be held on Oct. 18 at the Scotiabank Centre.

The council, which is a non-profit organization, supports the work of co-ops and credit unions. At least 3,000 tickets will be provided free of charge to students underrepresented groups and young women.

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In 2019, the council brought former President Barack Obama to Halifax for a speaking engagement to mark the council’s 70th anniversary.

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Tickets for this year’s event will be available the week of Aug. 10.

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Barack Obama speaks in Halifax

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