February is African Heritage Month!
Wednesday January 31st at 1:58 pm
During African Heritage Month, people in Canada celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country.
Did you know? The first Black History Month in Nova Scotia was observed in 1988 and later renamed African Heritage Month in 1996.
Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month...
Check out some of the links for local events, news, and resources for African Heritage Month.
- Halifax Public Libraries
https://ahm.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/
- Halifax Regional Municipality Website
- Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
- Africville Museum