African Nova Scotians

• Why people living in a Black N.S. community are calling for ‘respect,’ better infrastructure

  The multi-generational residents of the historic Black community of Lucasville are asking for a say in what happens to their home, as mass development impacts road safety.

  Canada

  Oct 27
  
• Emancipation Day in N.S.: A time to reflect on the past – and look to the future

  Tuesday marked the third annual Emancipation Day in Canada, the anniversary of when the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British Empire in 1834.

  Canada

  Aug 1
  
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• African Heritage Month kicks off at Halifax libraries

  As African Heritage Month begins, Halifax Public Libraries is starting workshops, performances and community conversations to expand knowledge of Black history.

  Education

  Feb 2
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• The story of African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia and the significance it holds

  African Heritage Month was first marked in Nova Scotia nearly 40 years ago and continues to hold great significance, with more work to do, says a Black studies specialist.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• Halifax protest calls for better treatment for Black city workers

  Concerns are being raised about the treatment of African Nova Scotians who work for the municipality. Employees say they're disproportionately being stereotyped and disrespected.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022
• Nova Scotia to require the collection of race-based data from police stops

  Nova Scotia says race-based data can help police improve their interactions with African Nova Scotians and Indigenous Peoples in particular.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2022
• 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
• 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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• Advocates applaud Nova Scotia Court of Appeal decision on sentencing Black offenders

  "It paints and provides a full picture, and brings their story to life in a much different way. "It's validation that those experiences that you have had are true." 

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2021
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• N.S. top court: judges must consider systemic racism when sentencing Black offenders

  Inquiring about the systemic issues facing African Nova Scotians could help reduce the levels of incarceration in that community.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2021