African Nova Scotian Affairs
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Nova Scotia RCMP street check apology needed, says minister who cites own experienceAfrican Nova Scotian Affairs Minister Twila Grosse says she was pulled over by police during a traffic stop in Halifax for 'no particular reason' about 20 years ago.CanadaSep 21, 2023
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Descendants of Canada’s first Black military unit part of historical display unveilingDescendants 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.FeaturesJul 7, 2022
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Black associate deputy appointed to Office of African Nova Scotian AffairsDwayne Provo is the new associate deputy minister in the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs.CanadaOct 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.CanadaSep 15, 2021
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Ex minister likes new head of African Nova Scotian Affairs, but questions appointmentTony Ince says Pat Dunn is a 'reasonable person,' but the Tories should have consulted with the African Nova Scotian community first.CanadaSep 3, 2021
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Premier defends picking white man as minister of African Nova Scotian affairsThere were no Black Tory candidates among the party's 31 members who won ridings in the Aug. 17 provincial election.PoliticsSep 1, 2021
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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."CanadaJul 12, 2021
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N.S. premier issues apology for systemic racism in justice systemMcNeil said Tuesday that policing and public safety institutions have not been just for many Nova Scotians.CanadaSep 29, 2020
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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!"CanadaJun 6, 2020
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Alleged racial work incident a chance for dialogue: N.S. ministerActivists have said they are planning an Oct. 19 protest outside Labour Department offices in Halifax over the incident.CanadaOct 11, 2018
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