Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia

Please be advised that we will be closed to the public on Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 10th, 2024. Thank you for your understanding.

October 1st is Treaty Day in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq which includes the province of Nova Scotia. In addition to kicking off Mi'kmaq History Month, the purpose of the day is to commemorate the treaties of peace and friendship signed between the Mi'kmaq and the British Empire, and to reaffirm and celebrate the rich relationship between the Mi'kmaq and this land, which dates back thousands of years. To learn more about this important day and what it means to be a Treaty Person, check out the informative posts the folks at the @Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre have been sharing on their Facebook page today! #TreatyDay #MikmaqHistoryMonth

Please be advised that the Black Cultural Centre will be closed Monday, September 30th in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today is a stark reminder of Canada's legacy of colonialism enacted on Indigenous people, including through the Indian Residential School System. In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Published a summary of its final report into the IRSS, titled Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future. The report included 94 Calls to Action, which can be read here: https://lnkd.in/gc8FfN5. For more information on the progress status on each call to action, check out CBC's interactive project, Beyond 94: Truth and Reconciliation in Canada: https://lnkd.in/gqCENu-H #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

Today marks 41 years since the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia opened on September 17th, 1983. Last year we celebrated 40 years with a series of events which raised funds to expand and renovate the centre. It was incredibly special to celebrate the BCC's legacy with folks who have been involved at various points and in a variety of ways throughout the centre's history. Today, we're reflecting on the BCC's past as well as looking towards the future. We've come a long way! #40more

Happening soon: NS RCMP will be offering an apology to the use of street check to African Nova Scotians and All people of African Descent. Today at 1pm Atlantic watch live: https://zurl.co/3bFj

You are invited by Assistant Commissioner Dennis Daley, Commanding Officer, Nova Scotia RCMP to the Nova Scotia RCMP's apology for the historic use of street checks and other harmful interactions on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the North Preston Community Centre, 44 Simmonds Rd., North Preston. The apology will be live-streamed at these locations: • Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, 119 Old Birchtown Rd., Shelburne • Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier St., Sydney • Gibson Woods Community Centre, 485 Gibson Woods Rd., Gibson Woods • Greenville Community Centre, 724 Greenville Rd., Greenville • Royal Canadian Legion, 92 Mount St., Digby • Business Innovation Centre, 5 Ratchford St., Amherst • Tracadie United Baptist Church Hall, 472 Highway 16, Monastery All are welcome to attend at any location, reception to follow.

Join us for a special musical concert on September 12th at 7pm at the Black Cultural Centre as the Northern Star Music Society celebrates Songs of Emancipation and honours the late Capt. George Borden. Free Admission

Happy back to school season! Last Friday we said goodbye (or see you next year 😉) to our incredible 2024 summer staff team as they prepared to return to school. We’re sad to see them go, but so proud of them and thankful for the excellent work they put in at the BCC over the last few months. If you visited us this summer, we’re sure you can attest to how dedicated this brilliant group of students are. Thanks for a great summer, and best of luck this year to all returning students! 🍎 From left to right (first photo): Trashaun, Kamara, Danae, and Seleste

August 23rd is UNESCO's International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. Falling on the anniversary of the beginning of the Haitian Revolution which brought about the end of French rule and the abolition of slavery in what would become the country of Haiti, the day serves as a stark reminder of the tragedy of the slave trade, and a commemoration of those throughout history who risked everything to escape bondage. To learn more about UNESCO's International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, click here: https://lnkd.in/e5fjPWct

Happening Today: Journey Back to Birchtown, held by the Black Loyalist Heritage Society. This year they are featuring a Gospel Service with Reverend & Donna Fells & the Sanctified Brothers. Live from Birchtown, Aug 11, 2024 at 2pm Atlantic. Watch Live: https://zurl.co/JrCU