Guiding Principles

The Council’s work is guided by the Nguzo Saba Principles.

• Umoja (We will strive for unity in all we do)

• Kujichagulia (Define common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of the community)

• Ujima (We have a role to play in the community – past, present, and future)

• Ujamaa (Work towards collective economic strength and meet common needs through mutual support)

• Nia (We set goals that are beneficial to the community)

• Kuumba (We use our creative energies to build and maintain a vibrant community)

• Imani (We will honour our traditions, draw upon the best in ourselves, and strive for a higher level).

Members

Dolly Williams – Co-Chair

Irvine Carvery – Co-Chair

Viola Fraser – North Preston

Sherry Bernard – Lake Loon / Cherrybrook

Gina Jones-Wilson – Upper Hammonds Plains

Patsy Crawford – Beechville

Wayne Talbot – Truro

Curtis Whiley – Land Titles Initiative

John Young – Lucasville

Deborah Emmerson – Lucasville

Tamar Brown – African Nova Scotian Affairs Integration Office (ANSAIO), Halifax Regional Municipality

Veronica Marsman - Akoma

Trianda Loppie - Akoma

Tammy Ewing – Engage Nova Scotia

Rosella Fraser – North Preston Community Rec Centre

Shelley Fashan – Elder Council Connecter

George Frempong – Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute

Crystal Mulder – Halifax Public Libraries

Devon Parris – Halifax Regional Municipality

Carolann Wright – Halifax Partnership

Support Staff

Carolann Wright - Halifax Partnership

Jenée Jarvis - Halifax Partnership

Dena Williams - Halifax Partnership

Trayvone Clayton - Halifax Partnership

Tamar Brown - Halifax Regional Municipality