African Nova Scotian Affairs

• Descendants of Canada’s first Black military unit part of historical display unveiling

  Descendants of the No. 2 Construction Battalion were on hand to witness the unveiling of a new display at the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia in Cherry Brook.

  Features

  Jul 7, 2022
  
• Black associate deputy appointed to Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs

  Dwayne Provo is the new associate deputy minister in the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2021
  
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• Open letter calls on Premier Tim Houston to address concerns from African Nova Scotians

  'Our communities have felt re-traumatized, disrespected, disappointed and ignored by your actions,' said the letter.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2021
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• Ex minister likes new head of African Nova Scotian Affairs, but questions appointment

  Tony Ince says Pat Dunn is a 'reasonable person,' but the Tories should have consulted with the African Nova Scotian community first.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2021
• Premier defends picking white man as minister of African Nova Scotian affairs

  There were no Black Tory candidates among the party's 31 members who won ridings in the Aug. 17 provincial election.

  Politics

  Sep 1, 2021
• New community-led centre for Black Nova Scotians who interact with justice system

  "The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute is part of a new path, where community experts will help lead the way as we work to build a more equitable province, together."

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2021
• N.S. premier issues apology for systemic racism in justice system

  McNeil said Tuesday that policing and public safety institutions have not been just for many Nova Scotians.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2020
• Hundreds protest police brutality, systemic racism at Black Lives Matter rally in Truro

  "I want to see change in policy, and I want to see change in attitudes from all races. Remember one thing, Black lives matter!"

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2020
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• Alleged racial work incident a chance for dialogue: N.S. minister

  Activists have said they are planning an Oct. 19 protest outside Labour Department offices in Halifax over the incident.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2018
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• ‘It’s historical discrimination’: North Preston resident calls for more government communication over land titles

  Nearly two centuries ago, black loyalists were given plots of land by the crown in communities from Guysborough to the Prestons. But in many cases, the deeds were never recorded.

  Politics

  Jun 14, 2018