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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230212T140000
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SUMMARY:5 Poets Breaking Into Song
DESCRIPTION:An African Heritage Month Salute to African-Nova Scotian & AfricadianPoetry\, Music and Song. \n\n\n\nFeaturing 5 Poets:Afua Cooper\, El Jones\, Monica Mutale\, Sylvia Hamilton\, Amatoritsero EdeMusic by composer: Nevawn PatrickVocalist: Linda CarveryPianist: Holly Arsenault
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/5-poets-breaking-into-song/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, 5440 Spring Garden Road\,\, Halifax\,\, B3J 1E9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234436
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SUMMARY:Portia White A Vibrant Presence - Video Screening
DESCRIPTION:Portia White A Vibrant Presence – Video Screening. Celebrating the life and legacy of renowned Canadian Contralto Portia White.
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/portia-white-a-vibrant-presence-video-screening/
LOCATION:University of King’s College\, 6350 Coberg Road\, Halifax\, NS\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234436
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UID:945-1675967400-1675974600@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com
SUMMARY:African Heritage Month Film Screening: John Ware Reclaimed
DESCRIPTION:John Ware Reclaimed follows filmmaker Cheryl Foggo on her quest to re-examine the mythology surrounding John Ware\, the Black cowboy who settled in Alberta\, Canada\, before the turn of the 20th century. Foggo’s research uncovers who this iconic figure might have been\, and what his legacy means in terms of anti-Black racism\, both past and present. \n\n\n\nRuntime: 73 minutes. Content warning: Please note this film contains explicit language. Viewer discretion is advised. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented with the support of the National Film Board of Canada.
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/african-heritage-month-film-screening-john-ware-reclaimed/
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:20230209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234436
CREATED:20230120T022916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T022917Z
UID:959-1675965600-1675972800@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com
SUMMARY:County of Kings - AHM Proclamation
DESCRIPTION:County of Kings – African Heritage Month Proclamation Event.
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/county-of-kings-ahm-proclamation/
LOCATION:County of Kings – Council Chambers\, 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive\, Coldbrook\, NS\, B4R 1B9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234436
CREATED:20230120T020017Z
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SUMMARY:Custom\, Costume and Cuisine-How They Made Their Way to Yarmouth
DESCRIPTION:The Yarmouth County Museum will be offering two programs on “Custom\, Costume and Cuisine-How They Made Their Way to Yarmouth” on February 8th and February 22 at 7:00 pm. These programs are being presented by African refugees to Yarmouth.
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/custom-costume-and-cuisine-how-they-made-their-way-to-yarmouth/
LOCATION:Yarmouth County Museum\, 22 Collins Street\, Yarmouth\, Nova Scotia\, B5A 3C8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Yarmouth County Museum":MAILTO:ycmuseum@eastlink.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234436
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SUMMARY:AME Zion Church: Community artwork unveiling
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate this important part of African Nova Scotian heritage.The event will include an unveiling of the artwork with artist Charlie Marven\, a video presentation from Dr. Julius Garvey\, and a moderated discussion about the church’s impact on the local community. \nEnjoy musical performances by Jah’Mila\, and hot chocolate provided by Hope Blooms. \nThe event will end with a walk to the artwork’s installation site for those who wish to participate.
URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/ame-zion-church-community-artwork-unveiling/
LOCATION:Halifax North Memorial Public Library\, 2285 Gottigen St\, Halifax
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ORGANIZER;CN="Halifax Regional Municipality":MAILTO:kate.moon@halifax.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230204T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230204T140000
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UID:1059-1675519200-1675522800@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234436
CREATED:20230201T171155Z
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UID:1057-1675504800-1675508400@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234436
CREATED:20230119T162818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T015345Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234436
CREATED:20230120T013122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T013250Z
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Proclamation.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Loyalist Heritage Centre":MAILTO:braden@blackloyalist.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230130T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230130T103000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234436
CREATED:20230127T140453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T140455Z
UID:1015-1675071000-1675074600@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230128T233000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234436
CREATED:20230119T133556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T133557Z
UID:931-1674932400-1674948600@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234436
CREATED:20230119T133122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T133123Z
UID:925-1674820800-1674824400@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234436
CREATED:20230118T021352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T021735Z
UID:891-1674759600-1674765000@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com
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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