Welcome

The Honourable David Wilson, Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage, welcomes you to the Department's new website.

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The Bridge Between Us

In traditional Gaelic culture, bridges were gathering places where communities could come together to share songs, stories and dance. Today, a new website aims to emulate this experience online.

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We are Nova Scotian

Even though Nova Scotia is Canada’s second smallest province, our people share a rich tapestry of culture and heritage that shapes who we are and where we live.

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African Nova Scotians and the War of 1812

For African Nova Scotian communities such as North Preston, Hammonds Plains and Beechville, the War of 1812 marked a beginning.

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Read to Me!

Established in 2002, Nova Scotia’s Read to Me! program is devoted to promoting early literacy by giving every baby born or adopted in the province a free bag of books.

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Arts Nova Scotia Board Appointments

The contribution of arts to vibrant and healthy communities has been enhanced by the appointment of the first board for Arts Nova Scotia.

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Status of the Artist

Through imagination and innovation, Nova Scotian artists add vibrancy to the cultural, educational, social and economic fabric of communities across the province.

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