BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//African Heritage Month - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp X-WR-CALDESC:Events for African Heritage Month REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20230312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20231105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T130909 CREATED:20230120T020017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T020019Z UID:953-1675882800-1675888200@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230208T123000 DTSTAMP:20260519T130909 CREATED:20230207T163256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T163257Z UID:1133-1675854000-1675859400@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CC_PD_AfricanChurch_InterpretivePanelUnveiling_E-Vite.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Halifax Regional Municipality":MAILTO:kate.moon@halifax.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T130909 CREATED:20230202T195540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T195541Z UID:1106-1675533600-1675540800@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/8EAA97C4-D1BD-4986-9C59-BC5CFED24DC9.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T130909 CREATED:20230131T185618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T171127Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230204T110000 DTSTAMP:20260519T130909 CREATED:20230201T171155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T171156Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260519T130909 CREATED:20230119T162818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T015345Z UID:934-1675364400-1675371600@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Calypso-Celebration-Instafb1080x1080.2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230228T230000 DTSTAMP:20260519T130909 CREATED:20230201T164954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T171010Z UID:1083-1675274400-1677625200@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com SUMMARY:Downtown Halifax’s “African Heritage Month” light show will take you on a journey\, shore to shore. DESCRIPTION:February 1\, 2023For Immediate Release \nDowntown Halifax’s DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN “African Heritage Month” light show starts tonight! \n(Halifax\, N.S.) – Downtown Halifax Business Commission’s (DHBC) DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN “African Heritage Month” light show at Grafton Park (corner of Spring Garden Road. and Grafton Street) starts tonight at 6 p.m. and will be projected on the former Halifax Memorial Library nightly throughout February. \nThis special light show is a dedication to this year’s African Heritage Month theme\, ‘Seas of Struggle – African Peoples from Shore to Shore\,’ and highlights four different migrations that people of African descent embarked on\, to arrive on Nova Scotian shores. \nThis vivid production was conceptualized by DHBC’s placemaking team and designed by Nick Iwasko of Wasko AV\, with special advisement from Halifax Regional Municipality’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion and their African Nova Scotian Affairs Integration Office (ANSAIO). The show also includes original music\, composed by Bradley “Raslaxx” Frankson of Legacy Music. \n“When creating the audio for this show\, I really wanted to paint a picture. All the sounds\, instruments\, music genres\, were chosen specifically for each scene. I wanted to take you on a journey\,” says Frankson. “The text in this show is just as important as the visuals\, so it was important that the audio captivate the audience\, allowing you time to absorb what you’re seeing and hearing\, and let it sink in.” \nDHBC’s DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN “African Heritage Month” light show runs three minutes in length and focuses on the arrival of the Black Loyalists\, the Jamaican Maroons\, the Refugees of the War of 1812\, and the Caribbean Migrants\, and how each group contributed to the prosperity of Nova Scotia. \n“Our original goal with these light shows was to attract more people to Downtown Halifax\,” says Paul MacKinnon\, CEO of DHBC. “But once we started planning them\, we also realized how powerful our resources and platforms can be\, to educate\, and help marginalized communities spread awareness. Ensuring the people of Nova Scotia feel represented in DHBC’s work is important to us.” \nDHBC’s “African Heritage Month” light show is one of many light shows being shown throughout the month of February\, as part of DHBC’s DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN at Grafton Park. \nFor more information on this show and for the full DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN at Grafton Park light show schedule go to: https://downtownhalifax.ca/delightful. URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/downtown-halifaxs-african-heritage-month-light-show-will-take-you-on-a-journey-shore-to-shore/ LOCATION:Grafton Park\, Downtown Halifax\, 5381 Spring Garden Road\, Halifax ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/A7Y00008-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Halifax Business Commission":MAILTO:jayme@downtownhalifax.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T130909 CREATED:20230120T013122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T013250Z UID:940-1675249200-1675252800@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230201T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230228T235959 DTSTAMP:20260519T130909 CREATED:20230119T131801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T131802Z UID:904-1675209600-1677628799@www.ahm.bccnsweb.com SUMMARY:28 Day Series: Celebrating Black history Month Through Black Women Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:To boost the presence of the African Nova Scotian women businesses and culture\, this project is designed to promote the businesses and culture to further address  the gaps in the African Nova Scotian community and the community at large. This project\, 28 Day Series- Celebrating Black History Month through Black women Entrepreneurs ‘  aims to give African Nova Scotian women in business a  voice in the community and to be celebrated and recognized for their contribution the the economic development in Nova Scotia \nThis project  whereby 28  African Nova Scotian women  business through  Blk Women in Excellence organization\, will have the opportunity to do a 3 min solo interview and then join red table conversations as a series.. The selected businesses will have to have African Nova Scotian  cultural component attached to their business. These will be captured and shared nationally. \nBefore their stories are capture\, the selected businesses will have the opportunity  to go through a series educational session on how to elevate their business in  front a camera. These educational sessions will teach them how to market their  business\, pitch\, and body languages etc.   The series will be videotaped in 1 day\, at the Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute ( Jan 7\, 2023) and the edited version will be delivered to Blk Women in Excellence by Jan 25th 2023.  We will then post each of the women’s bios\, images\, short video for 28 days February 2023\, along with the red table discussions. Some of the the topic would be  \n\nWhat are your barriers to starting a business?\n\n\nWhat are the  barriers to access to capital / Grants\n\n\nAccess to information\n\n\nThe colonization of mind frames in the Black communities\n\n\nWhat supports would be beneficial to sustaining your businesses\n\n\nWhat bias do  you face as a  Black woman in business?\n\n\nDoes racism & Discrimination play a factor in your day to day business dealings?\n\n\nHow do you feel about the ecosystem in Canada? \n\n  URL:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/event/28-day-series-celebrating-black-history-month-through-black-women-entrepreneurs/ LOCATION:Virtual – Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ahm.bccnsweb.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Colorful-Illustration-Black-History-Month-Instagram-Post-Magazine-Cover-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Blk Women in Excellence ( BWIE)":MAILTO:blkwomeninexcellence@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230130T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230130T103000 DTSTAMP:20260519T130909 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230128T233000 DTSTAMP:20260519T130909 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T130909 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230126T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T130909 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR