August 1, 2024

4th Official Emancipation Day in Canada

This day recognizes the passing of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which ended the practice of slavery across the British Empire, including Canada. In 2021, August 1 was designated as Emancipation Day in Canada, with the province of Nova Scotia following the federal declaration on April 13, 2021. These declarations allow for reflection and recognition of our shared history and provide an opportunity to build new traditions that acknowledge our ancestors and honour our community’s past.

May 22, 2024

African Nova Scotian Prosperity and Well-being Index 2024 Launch

The African Nova Scotian Wellbeing and Prosperity Index is integral to help understand key economic indicators and their effects on our local African Nova Scotian communities. This will be an informative discussion highlighting community voices in this work and providing recommendations for using these data and insights moving forward.

Date: May 22, 2024

Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Halifax Central Library, Paul O'Regan Hall

April 11, 2024

ANSJI - Justice Talks

February 26, 6pm

902 Man Up Presents Follow the Drums

October 10, 2023

The Spark: Speaker Series

Register for the next installment of The Spark: Igniting Conversations Speaker Series on collaborative opportunities to develop affordable and attainable housing in African Nova Scotian communities.

September 22, 2023

African Nova Scotian Road to Economic Prosperity Summit

Join us for the African Nova Scotian Road to Economic Prosperity Summit where we will share progress made on The Road to Economic Prosperity Action Plan and feature community-building work in Black communities and spaces in Canada and the U.S.

Dec 6, 2022

The Spark: Speaker Series

This session of The Spark Speaker Series will bring together educators and employment specialists to explore how an Africentric approach to education and career development can lead to long-term success.

October 21, 2022

Annual Road to Prosperity Summit

The second annual African Nova Scotian Road to Economic Prosperity Summit was held on October 21, 2022. The Summit provided an opportunity for our community to share and celebrate the progress made over the past two years.

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Sept 6, 2022

The Spark: Speaker Series

This session of The Spark - Igniting Conversations Speaker Series focussed on growing entrepreneurship in the African Nova Scotian community. Speakers included Joyce Adom, Founder and CEO of Simply Go Naturals Cosmetics and Mamadou Wade, Entrepreneurial Engagement Manager at BBI.

June 2, 2022

Wealth Management Series: Real Estate

During this session, attendees learned about the fundamentals of purchasing and investing in real estate and passing on wealth and inheritance to beneficiaries. Stay tuned for the recording of this session.

May 5, 2022

The Spark Speaker Series

This session of The Spark - Igniting Conversations Speaker Series focussed on fostering diversity and inclusion in the Workplace. Speakers included Bradley Daye, Co-Founder and Co-CEO Placemaking 4G, April Howe, Founder Crayon Strategies, and Vinita Savani, Regional President Atlantic Canada, RBC.

January 19, 2021

Road to Economic Prosperity Launch

The African Nova Scotian (ANS) Road to Economic Prosperity Advisory Committee launched the Road to Economic Prosperity at an event with community members, partners, and members of the broader community.

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August 5, 2023

Emancipation Day Celebration, BLM Walk (Various Communities)

August 4-6, 2023

Union of Black Artist Natal Day Block Party

August 1, 2023

ANSAIO Emancipation Day Event

Emancipation Day Celebration at Grand Parade
Monday, August 1 | 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Grand Parade, 1770 Barrington Street

Join Mayor Savage as we "unite, contribute and strengthen" during this evening of presentations and special guests, including: Nova Scotia Mass Choir, Jah'mila tribute to Nina Simone, Aquakultre, Haviah Mighty and more!

Learn more at https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/diversity-inclusion/african-nova-scotian-affairs/emancipation-day

July 30, 2023

Jamaican Independence Celebration

July 29, 2023

New Beginnings Gospel Concert

July 21-31, 2023

Africville Reunion