49 releases issued in the specified time period for African Nova Scotian Affairs
Minister Extends Condolences to Friends, Family of Edith Cromwell
African Nova Scotian Affairs
November 13, 2009 4:20 PM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--Minister Extends Condolences to Friends, Family of Edith Cromwell
Percy Paris, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs, extended his condolences to friends and family of Edith Cromwell, who passed away late Thursday, Nov. 12, in Middleton.
Eight Young Women Learn the Meaning of HOME
African Nova Scotian Affairs
August 6, 2009 3:31 PM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--Eight Young Women Learn the Meaning of HOME
Sailing aboard the replica ship that carried their enslaved ancestors across the Atlantic 170 years ago will mark the end of a summer of self-discovery for eight young Nova Scotian women.
Music, History bring Drum and Dance Troupe to Nova Scotia
African Nova Scotian Affairs
August 5, 2009 12:15 PM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--Music, History bring Drum and Dance Troupe to Nova Scotia
The Charles Town Maroon Drummers and Dancers are bringing their unique spirit to Nova Scotia, a province with which they share historical ties.
Community Commemorates Freedom 175
African Nova Scotian Affairs
July 30, 2009 1:06 PM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--Community Commemorates Freedom 175
One-hundred-and-seventy-five years ago on Aug. 1, an act of British Parliament officially put an end to slavery in the British Empire.
Fortress of Louisbourg Launches One-of-a-kind Tour
African Nova Scotian Affairs
July 29, 2009 10:09 AM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--Fortress of Louisbourg Launches One-of-a-kind Tour
Marie Marguerite Rose spent nearly 20 years raising children, fixing meals and contributing to many other daily tasks that kept the Fortress of Louisbourg a bustling French town. Yet, the story of her life and the lives of the more than 250 others enslaved at Louisbourg have been largely overlooked until now.
Bridgewater High Students Discover Art, African Canadian History
African Nova Scotian Affairs
April 22, 2009 9:25 AM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--Bridgewater High Students Discover Art, African Canadian History
While standing in the middle of her crowded classroom, Sandy Bergeron can't help but beam proudly at her students who are up to their elbows in glue, coloured paper and pastel crayons.
African Heritage Month launches in Cumberland County
African Nova Scotian Affairs
February 2, 2009 3:36 PM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--African Heritage Month launches in Cumberland County
African Heritage Month kicks off today, Feb. 2, in Cumberland County and will provide a number of fun-filled activities for all ages.
African Heritage Month Launches on Cape Breton Island
African Nova Scotian Affairs
January 29, 2009 2:29 PM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--African Heritage Month Launches on Cape Breton Island
The 25th anniversary of African Heritage Month will kick off Friday, Jan. 30, in Cape Breton with the reading of a proclamation at Cape Breton Regional Municipality city hall.
African Heritage Month launches in Valley
African Nova Scotian Affairs
January 27, 2009 1:56 PM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--African Heritage Month launches in Valley
A number of family events highlight this year's African Heritage Month celebrations, which begin today, Jan. 27, in the Annapolis Valley.
African Heritage Month Proclaimed at Province House
African Nova Scotian Affairs
January 27, 2009 10:36 AM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--African Heritage Month Proclaimed at Province House
A month filled with special events, thought-provoking exhibits and informative workshops was launched today, Jan. 27, at Province House when February was proclaimed African Heritage Month.
Dance Troupe to Perform at Obama's Inaugural Ball
African Nova Scotian Affairs
January 15, 2009 2:14 PM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--Dance Troupe to Perform at Obama's Inaugural Ball
A local dance troupe has been selected to perform at president-elect Barack Obama's African Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C.
Partnership To Develop Michelin's African Nova Scotian Workforce
African Nova Scotian Affairs
November 25, 2008 11:09 AM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--Partnership To Develop Michelin's African Nova Scotian Workforce
Michelin has pledged to work with the African Nova Scotian
community to promote employment and career development opportunities for African Nova Scotians at its three plants in the province.
Fall Community Information Sessions
African Nova Scotian Affairs
October 10, 2008 3:16 PM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--Fall Community Information Sessions
The Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs is holding a series of information sessions in African Nova Scotian communities this fall.
African Royalty Visits Africville
African Nova Scotian Affairs
July 22, 2008 3:07 PM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--African Royalty Visits Africville
African royalty from Ghana are participating in the 25th anniversary of the Africville Homecoming Reunion this week.
Annual Africville Homecoming Celebration
African Nova Scotian Affairs
July 18, 2008 3:28 PM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--Annual Africville Homecoming Celebration
For the next ten days, former residents of Africville are gathering for their annual reunion at the site of their old homestead to revisit, reminisce and reconnect with the past.
Jane Elliott Speaks to High School Students
African Nova Scotian Affairs
March 19, 2008 10:19 AM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--Jane Elliott Speaks to High School Students
In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, Jane Elliott, an internationally known teacher, lecturer and diversity trainer, addressed more than 400 high school students today, March 19.
African Heritage Month Book Launch in Cape Breton
African Nova Scotian Affairs
February 21, 2008 12:58 PM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--African Heritage Month Book Launch in Cape Breton
A book detailing the history of African Nova Scotians in Cape Breton, from the Fortress of Louisbourg to present day, will be launched as part of African Heritage Month next week.
Cape Breton Celebrates African Heritage Month
African Nova Scotian Affairs
February 1, 2008 10:12 AM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--Cape Breton Celebrates African Heritage Month
African Heritage Month kicks off in Cape Breton with two events designed to engage the whole family.
African Heritage Month 2008
African Nova Scotian Affairs
January 31, 2008 11:41 AM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--African Heritage Month 2008
A month filled with fun, informative and thought-provoking activities and events was launched today, Jan. 31, when February was proclaimed African Heritage Month at Province House.
Members Selected for African Nova Scotian Community Action Partnerships
African Nova Scotian Affairs
November 27, 2007 8:30 AM
AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS--Members Selected for African Nova Scotian Community Action Partnerships
The first meeting of members selected to be part of two African Nova Scotian Community Action Partnership (ANSCAP) committees was held on Saturday, Nov. 24.