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SUMMARY:North Preston Lady  Auxiliary this Saturday 6 pm at Saint Thomas Baptist Church annual  Black History month Celebration .
DESCRIPTION:Black history is every month \, however if your looking for some down home ANS traditions join North Preston Lady Auxiliary this Saturday 6 pm at Saint Thomas Baptist Church for there annual Black History month Celebration . Paying tribute to Rev. Donald D.D Skeir and Sister Noreen Smith . With many special guest.
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/north-preston-lady-auxiliary-this-saturday-6-pm-at-saint-thomas-baptist-church-annual-black-history-month-celebration/
LOCATION:Saint Thomas Baptist Church
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SUMMARY:African Nova Scotian Genealogy: celebrating those who chose to stay
DESCRIPTION:African Nova Scotian genealogical research can reveal\, retell\, and restore family-tree stories about our ancestors. As an affirmation to those who came before us\, the presenter will use archival documents to illuminate our ancestors’ influence on Nova Scotian history and presence. \nJoin this presentation to learn from the discoveries that local Black family history and genealogy offers – because of those who chose to stay!
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/african-nova-scotian-genealogy-celebrating-those-who-chose-to-stay/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, 5440 Spring Garden Road\,\, Halifax\,\, B3J 1E9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:African Nova Scotian Genealogy: celebrating those who chose to stay
DESCRIPTION:African Nova Scotian genealogical research can reveal\, retell\, and restore family-tree stories about our ancestors. As an affirmation to those who came before us\, the presenter will use archival documents to illuminate our ancestors’ influence on Nova Scotian history and presence. \nJoin this presentation to learn from the discoveries that local Black family history and genealogy offers – because of those who chose to stay!
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/african-nova-scotian-genealogy-celebrating-those-who-chose-to-stay-2/
LOCATION:Halifax North Memorial Public Library\, 2285 Gottigen St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230202T190000
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SUMMARY:African Heritage Month – Calypso Celebration
DESCRIPTION:A burst of music kick off the African Heritage Month celebrations here at the Museum of Immigration at Pier 21\, a captivating winter performance that brings a vibrant combination of musical traditions to the stage\, celebrating the heritage of Caribbean immigrants to Canada. \nTrinidadian-born saxophonist and composer Jesse Ryan teams up with pianist Eddie Bullen and percussionist Garrett Burgess for a deep dive into the connections between jazz and afro-Caribbean music. \nFrom Calypsonian Lord Kitchener and Kaisojazz musician Clive Zanda\, to Nat King Cole and Sonny Rollins\, these extraordinary musicians will bring audience members on a musical journey through the Caribbean and beyond!
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/african-heritage-month-calypso-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21\, 1099 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4P7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230201T110000
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SUMMARY:Shelburne African Heritage Month Proclamation
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we launch African Heritage Month 2023. This year’s provincial theme is Seas of Struggle: African Peoples from Shore to Shore. This theme “recognizes the resiliency\, strength\, and determination of people of African descent from the shores of Africa to the shores of Nova Scotia — with the Atlantic Ocean being the everlasting connection.” (Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs) \n\n\n\nThe proclamation will feature performances by Akaya Shand and the Hillcrest Choir; remarks from the the Black Loyalist Heritage Society\, Municipality of the District of Shelburne and Municipality of Barrington; reading of the African Heritage Month Proclamation; and the unveiling of the provincial poster.
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/shelburne-african-heritage-month-proclamation/
LOCATION:Black Loyalist Heritage Centre\, 119 Old Birchtown Road\, Shelburne\, Nova Scotia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Loyalist Heritage Centre":MAILTO:braden@blackloyalist.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230130T093000
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SUMMARY:Halifax Flag Raising
DESCRIPTION:Attend an African Heritage Month flag raising and a special performance by Owen Lee at Grande Parade (weather permitting) before moving indoors to Halifax Hall for a proclamation reading by Deputy Mayor Austin and light refreshments.
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/halifax-flag-raising/
LOCATION:Grand Parade Square\, 1790 Argyle Street\, Halifax\, B3J
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Halifax":MAILTO:diversity@halifax.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230128T190000
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SUMMARY:2023 Cape Breton 15th Anniversary African Heritage Month Gala
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!  \n\n\n\nCape Breton 15th Anniversary African Heritage Month Gala. Event: 19+3 course meal\, various African Nova Scotian Cultural Entertainers.
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/2023-cape-breton-15th-anniversary-african-heritage-month-gala/
LOCATION:Membertou Centre\, 50 Maillard St\, Sydney
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SUMMARY:2023 Cape Breton African Heritage Month Proclamation
DESCRIPTION:Annual Cape Breton African Heritage Month Proclamation. Event is open to Everyone. Cultural refreshments to be served.
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/2023-cape-breton-african-heritage-month-proclamation/
LOCATION:Centre 200 (Upper Concourse)\, 481 George Street\, Sydney\, NS\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230126T190000
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SUMMARY:African Heritage Month Opening Night Celebration
DESCRIPTION:TD presents African Heritage Month \n\n\n\nShare in the community celebration to help launch African Heritage Month 2023\, including: traditional ceremonies\, musical entertainment\, and special guests. \n\n\n\nThe theme for African Heritage Month 2023\, Seas of Struggle – African Peoples from Shore to Shore\, outlines the struggles people of African Descent faced from the shores of Africa to the shores of Nova Scotia\, recognizing that the one thing that has remained constant in our history is the Atlantic Ocean. \n\n\n\nThroughout the long-standing history of people of African Descent in the development of Canada\, the sea has played a vital role. This theme explores the struggle and adversity that was overcome\, and examines the effects of slavery and seafaring of African Nova Scotians. \n\n\n\nWatch Livestream: https://youtu.be/JKUbHWpA5-0
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/african-heritage-month-opening-night-celebration/
LOCATION:Halifax North Memorial Public Library\, 2285 Gottingen Street\, Halifax\, NS\, B3K 3B6\, Canada
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