Nova Scotia – A Province With Rich African History

Saturday, February 17, 2024

The theme of 2024 African Heritage Month – Our Smiles, Our Joy, Our Resilience as African Nova Scotians.

Nova Scotia has over 50 African Nova Scotian communities of historic importance with an extended, deep and intricate history dating back to over 400 years. African Heritage Month offers a chance to rejoice and encourage the achievements, culture and contributions of people in Nova Scotia of African descent, past and present. 

By visiting these museums and cultural centres, one may connect with the rich history of African Nova Scotian culture.

The events to attend this month: 

• Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia Events Calendar: This started in February 1st and will continue till 29th, 2024
• Halifax Public Libraries Events Calendar: Halifax Region. Started February 1sttill 29th, 2024
• Halifax Black Film Festival: Halifax. Will start on February 23rd till 26th, 2024

One can explore Africville Museum. Exhibits guides through the history of Africville, while rejoicing the community spirit that still stands tall.

Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia can be good stop to know about African culture and heritage. 

Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Viola’s Way, Army Museum – Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site and many such attractions make Nova Scotia truly unique. 

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