http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/ Press releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia. Government of Nova Scotia Communications Nova Scotia Crown copyright © 2009, Province of Nova Scotia, all rights reserved. hourly 2 1998-01-01T08:00-04:00 http://www.gov.ns.ca/cmns/images/rss_logo.png http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/ 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. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091113012 2009-11-13T16:20:00-04:00 African Nova Scotian Affairs 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. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090806005 2009-08-06T15:31:00-03:00 African Nova Scotian Affairs The Charles Town Maroon Drummers and Dancers are bringing their unique spirit to Nova Scotia, a province with which they share historical ties. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090805002 2009-08-05T12:15:00-03:00 African Nova Scotian Affairs 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. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090730004 2009-07-30T13:06:00-03:00 African Nova Scotian Affairs 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. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090729001 2009-07-29T10:09:00-03:00 African Nova Scotian Affairs 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. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090422004 2009-04-22T09:25:00-03:00 African Nova Scotian Affairs African Heritage Month kicks off today, Feb. 2, in Cumberland County and will provide a number of fun-filled activities for all ages. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090202016 2009-02-02T15:36:00-04:00 African Nova Scotian Affairs 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. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090129006 2009-01-29T14:29:00-04:00 African Nova Scotian Affairs A number of family events highlight this year's African Heritage Month celebrations, which begin today, Jan. 27, in the Annapolis Valley. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090127003 2009-01-27T13:56:00-04:00 African Nova Scotian Affairs 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. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090127002 2009-01-27T10:36:00-04:00 African Nova Scotian Affairs