Summit and Conference
- Learn about the Summit
  
  Learn more about the African Nova Scotian Road to Economic Prosperity Summit where we come together to showcase the strides we’re making along the Road to Economic Prosperity.
- Community Summit and Conference
About Us
- For Us. By Us. With Us.
  
  The Road to Economic Prosperity Plan (REPP) is owned and led by leaders from African Nova Scotian communities in collaboration with public, private, post-secondary, and community partners.
About the Plan
- The Plan
  
  The Road to Economic Prosperity Plan (REPP) started as a five-year economic development strategy developed and owned by the African Nova Scotian Community to address systemic issues and improve economic and quality of life outcomes for African Nova Scotians.
News & Events
- What's Happening
  
  Stay up to date on the Road to Economic Prosperity and join us at events and workshops happening throughout the year.
- Events
- News
Resources
- Programs and Resources
  
  Explore Road to Economic Prosperity programs and initiatives and resources offered by partner organizations.
Contact Us
- Get in Touch
  
  Interested in learning more about the Road to Economic Prosperity and getting involved? Contact us today.
- Contact Us

Advisory Council

About the Advisory

The Road to Economic Prosperity Advisory Council provides leadership, oversight, and strategic guidance in developing and implementing the Action Plan. The Council is comprised of representatives from each Black community in the Halifax Region and organizations involved in economic development or capacity building in the community. Its work is supported by the Elder and Youth councils and partner organizations including the Halifax Partnership and the Halifax Regional Municipality.

The Advisory Council's mandate includes:

Work collaboratively with members to expand and develop principles.
Using the five elements for developing African Nova Scotian communities, advise on the implementation of the Road to Economic Prosperity Action Plan.
Oversee the development and implementation of work plans for the Action Plan.
Report on the progress made on the Action Plan to the African Nova Scotian community, funders, and partners.

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).