Building Strong, Vibrant, and Prosperous African Nova Scotian Communities

Road to Economic Prosperity

For generations, African Nova Scotians have advocated for unity and prosperity, and have remained committed to building and maintaining their community by carrying each other’s challenges and solving them together.

Developed and led by community, the African Nova Scotian Road to Economic Prosperity Plan (REPP) is a five-year economic development strategy that aims to address systemic issues and improve economic and quality of life outcomes for African Nova Scotians.

Explore our vision, strategies, and actions to drive African Nova Scotians’ economic and social prosperity.

Learn About the Plan

For Us, By Us, With Us

The Road to Economic Prosperity was developed and is owned and led by African Nova Scotian communities throughout Halifax Regional Municipality, building on generations of community economic development work. Meet the community members leading this work and the supporting team and partners.

Meet the Team

Reports & Research

ANS Index 2024

Download the African Nova Scotian Prosperity and Well-being Index 2024, a report on the social and economic status of Nova Scotia’s Black community.

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Download the African Nova Scotian Road to Economic Prosperity Plan which provides an overview of the strategic priorities and actions in Year 3-5. 

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Progress Report 2022

Download the 2022 Road to Economic Prosperity Progress Report to learn about progress made on the three strategic priorities and 30 actions from 2021-2022.

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Partners

The Action Plan is being delivered by the Road to Economic Prosperity Advisory Committee in partnership with African Nova Scotian communities, Halifax Partnership, the Halifax Regional Municipality, and private, public, and community partners.

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Meet our Partners