This February, we are celebrating African heritage all over Nova Scotia. A month long of festivities will be held across the province aiming to share the richness of African heritage and weave strong ties among our many communities. This is a time to immerse ourselves into our province’s cultural roots, to understand what makes our homeland so distinctively precious.

Raising Awareness.

It is also a moment to bring awareness to our eventful history and the make of our exceptional diversity. The balance and well-being of our society relies on the cultural roots we all bring together. It relies on the way we interlace them into one another to unify us as Nova Scotians. Ultimately to build a brighter and better tomorrow.

Understanding The Past.

Much hardship had to be overcome over many generations to lead us where we are today. It is important to understand where we are coming from in order to make sure our future generations will be better equipped to bring harmony into our land. Though there is still much to improve for a genuinely equal and equitable humanity, believing in the power we have to change the course of things for the better is key to enhancing our potential.

The Power To Bring Changes.

Because we all have the ability to make our world a better place. No matter how little are the steps we are taking to do so. No matter how humble is our approach. But it all starts with awareness and knowledge. So how to better know our diversity and embrace celebrating African heritage this month?

Non-Exhaustive List Of Activities And Events In And Around HRM.

30 Jan: Flag Raising at Grand Parade Square.

Feb 2: Celebrations and Revelations 2024 – Unyielding Roots at Pier 21.

Feb 2: Opening Reception for As We Rise and Family Matters at the Dalhousie Art Gallery.

Feb 5-9: Black Health Awareness Week brought by the Dalhousie Student Health and Wellness.

Feb 7: Roots & Rhythms: Connecting the Past, Present and Future at the Halifax Central Library.

Feb 10: Free Movie Event in Celebration of African Heritage – The Princess and the Frog at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre in Amherst.

Feb 13: NFB Film Screening: True North – Inside the Rise of Toronto Basketball in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).

Feb 15: Lift Every Voice 9: African Heritage Month Musical Showcase in partnership with the African Nova Scotian Music Association.

Feb 17: Jazz Labs: African Heritage Month, Listening Lounge at Stillwell Taproom & Hi-Fi.

Feb 17: Nyna Valès, Rencontres Africaines at the Canadian museum of Immigration of Pier 21.

Feb 18: African Heritage Scavenger hunts at several Halifax Public Libraries locations.

Feb 20: Eat Abolo with Mary brought by TD at the Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library.

Feb 20: Teen Night: African Paper Beads brought by TD at the Cole Harbour Public Library.

Feb 21: What’s Up? African Heritage Month: Art Night brought by TD at the Alderney Gate Public Library.

Feb 21: Nova Scotia Mass Choir in partnership with Nova Scotia Mass Choir.

Feb 21: TD Halifax Jazz Festival Presents: Film Screening – Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes in partnership with TD Halifax Jazz Festival.

Feb 23: Ced, Marty, and Dave Live in Concert at the Business Innovation Centre in Amherst.

Feb 24: African Heritage Month Gala 2024 at the Halifax Convention Centre.

Feb 24: Super Saturday: Artist of the Month, Faith Ringgold brought by TD at the Alderney Gate Public Library.

Feb 24: Wontanara Drum & Dance Workshop at the Dartmouth North Public Library.

Feb 24: Makers Gonna Make: Bucket Bread at the Cole Harbour Public Library.

March 2: Preston Area Gala at the North Preston Community Centre.

Many organizations offer a complete calendar to celebrate African heritage month such as the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, Halifax Public Libraries and Dalhousie University. Visit your local community centers for more events and activities available across the province.