African Heritage Month Events

PLEASE NOTE: Listing of community events by ANSA is a courtesy and placement is random. Items are added as received and when time permits.

Reference to any event, service, organization or company does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation.

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African Heritage Month
January  - February 2009
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2 ANSA sponsored event
Celebration Gala  Dinner/Dance

ANSA - Cape Breton Regional Office
Membertou Trade and Convention Centre
Sydney, NS
Cost:$20/person or $400 for a corporate table (seats 8)
Tickets and Info: Menelik Hall Association 902-562-0172 / ANSA
902-563-3735
2008 Rev. Dr. WP Oliver Night of Honour
Black Cultural Society of Nova Scotia
1149 Main St. Dartmouth, NS
For info: (902) 434-2306

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Weaving the Story
– video screening
CANSA office, boardroom
24 Crescent Ave., Amherst
12:15 – 1pm  (popcorn provided)
Cost: Free
For info.: Elizabeth Cooke-Sumbu. 661 1509


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16 Celebration in Song
Valley African Nova Scotian Development Association (VANSDA)
Atlantic Theatre Festival Building
Acadia University Campus, Wolfville, NS
Time: 630 - 9pm
Cost: $20
For tickets & info: 902 678-7410
Web: Vansda.ca


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20 Feb. 20 – 21
Black Art Display
CANSA office
24 Crescent Ave., Amherst
10am – 3pm
For info.: Elizabeth Cooke-Sumbu. 661 1509
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23 ANSA sponsored event
African Heritage Month Gala -
Dinner/Dance
Black Student Advising Centre & African Nova Scotian Affairs
McInnes Room, Dalhousie University
Student Union Bldg, 6136 University Ave, Hfx, NS
6 pm - 1am
Cost: $30 / $10 - dance only
Dress: Semi-formal / business
Entertainment: Universal Language & Chelsea Nisbett
For tickets and info: 902-494-6648 / Keslyn.Adams@dal.ca
Web:  Dal Black Student Adv. Ctr.

African Heritage Month Gala - Dinner/Dance
Black Educators Association; Yarmouth/ Shelburne Black Employment Partnership Committee
Greenville Community Centre, Yarmouth, NS
7pm - 1am
Cost: $15 per person (licensed)
Dress: Semi-formal / business
For tickets and info: Randy Fells 902-742-5388 or Brenda Clarke 742-0599
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25 Feb. 25-28
Colour Me Free Exhibit/Tour

CANSA office
24 Crescent Ave., Amherst
10am – 3pm
For info: Darlene Strong, 661 0284
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