2011 African Heritage Month
Please be advised that the listing of community events provided courtesy of the Nova Scotia Department of African Nova Scotian Affairs .Reference to any event, service, organization or company does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation.
February 2011
February 1
28 Days of Awakening (Feb. 1-28)
Tracadie Community Centre
Presentations, Workshops, Entertainment & Outdoor Activities
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
For info: (902) 232.2113
African Heritage Month Celebration
NSCC Burridge Campus, Yarmouth
9:45 a.m.
African Heritage Month Film Biography Series: Boycott
Dalhousie Art Centre
6101 University Avenue, Halifax
9:45 a.m.
February 2
AHM - SPRINGHILL REGIONAL LAUNCH
Special music and commemorative unveiling
Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre
6:45 p.m. (Snow date Feb. 8)
For info: 902.661.1509
The Caribbean Canadian Connection – “We’ve Come This Far by Faith”
NSCC Cumberland Campus Springhill
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact #: (902) 661-0284
An Evening with George Elliott Clarke and Shauntay Grant
Government House, 1451 Barrington St.
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Guests to be seated by 6:45 p.m.)
Dress: Business
RSVP: E-mail: lgoffice@gov.ns.ca with “Literary Evening” in the subject line or call
(902) 424-1514
February 3
“Race and Well Being: From Research to Action”- Book Launch & Discussion
Potter Auditorium, Kenneth Rowe Management Building
Dalhousie University
6100 University Ave., Halifax
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
For info: 902.494.2210
February 4
“Dance the Night Away” Fundraiser
Association of Black Social Workers
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Park Place Ramada Plaza Conference Centre,
Dartmouth, NS
Cost: $10
For info: 902.876.0091
“Celebrating our Youth” Luncheon
Hosted by the Black Business Initiative
Casino Nova Scotia
1919 Upper Water St., Halifax
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40.00 or $400/table
Contact: (902) 495-6190
Wordrhythim – From Page to Stage: The “How To’s” of Publishing for Writers, Spoken Word Artists and Storytellers
Ft: George Elliott Clarke, Marko Simmonds, Shauntay Grant, Sue Goyette, Lesley Choyce, and Wanda Robson
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Bedford Row Entrance (corner of George Street and Bedford Row)
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Auburn Drive High School Gospel Concert
Auburn Drive High School
300 Auburn Drive, Cole Harbour
902-462-6900
February 4, 2011 – 6pm – Cost $5 with a can good donation or $7 without.
Featuring local talent from East Preston, North Preston, and performers from our own school.
February 4-5
The Black Family: Where do we go from here – Discussion
The Black Cultural Centre
1149 Main Street
Dartmouth
Friday, February 4, 20ll
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Presenters: Rev. Tracey Grosse, Marshall Williams Jr. EAST, Corporal Calvin Byard, RCMP, & Cythina Hellesoe EtC.
For info: 435-3949
Cost: $15.00
February 5
O ld-Fashioned Hymn Sing and Pot Luck
Rose of Sharon Assembly Church
19 East St., Yarmouth
6:30 p.m.
Seniors of African Descent Tea Social
Association of Black Social Workers
Beechville Baptist Church
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For info: 902.876.0091
“Empowerful” – Film Screening
Cole Harbour Library
Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour
2:00 p.m.
Maureen “Reeny” Smith
Co-sponsored by Jazz East
Halifax North Library
Gottingen St., Halifax
2:00 p.m.
New Glasgow Black Education Committee – Cafe Noir
Second United Baptist Church
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For info: 902.928.2810
A Taste of Africa
In support of Phoenix Youth Program’s work in Mulgrave Park
Meal, live music and entertainment
St. Andrews Church Hall
6036 Coburg Road
Halifax
6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15.00, free for children under 5
For tickets/info: (902) 444-3300 or (902) 209-4178
February 6
6th Annual Chocolate Festival & Floral Demonstration with Neville McKay
Hosted by Black Loyalist Heritage Society
Birchtown Community Centre
23 Old Birchtown Road
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
February 8
Launch of the Nova Scotia Chapter of the Global African Congress
Citadel Hotel
1960 Brunswick St.
Halifax
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Pre-register at GAChalifax@gmail.com
African Heritage Month Film Biography Series: The Rosa Parks Story
Dalhousie Art Gallery
6101 University Avenue
Halifax
8:00 p.m.
Free Admission
The Africville Explosion: How the 1917 disaster resurrected North-End Halifax and destroyed Africville
With Jon Tattrie, author of The Hermit of Africville
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water St.
Halifax
7:30 p.m.
Free admission; donations for Feed Nova Scotia accepted
February 9
“What’s your vision for our future?” - Colchester African Nova Scotian Community Discussion
Truro Fire Hall, Victoria St., Truro
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
R SVP to (902) 893.1560 by Feb. 4
February 10
Addressing and Preventing Youth Crime in our Community
Dalhousie School of Social Work
Room 1108 Mona Campbell Building
1459 LeMarchant St.
Halifax
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
For info: (902) 494.2210
Family Gospel Concert
Nelson Whynder Elementary School
44 Simmonds Rd.
North Preston
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $3/students $5/adults
For info: (902) 462.4179
Short Films for African Heritage Month
Co-sponsored by the Cumberland African Nova Scotian Association
Pier 21 Canada’s Immigration Museum
1055 Marginal Rd.
Halifax
7:00 p.m.
February 11
Valentine Tea
Graham Creighton Junior High Community Room
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For info: (902) 434.1829
February 12
Cyndi Cain
Co-sponsored by Jazz East
Woodlawn Library
2:00 p.m.
“For the Love of God” – Gospel Concert
St. Andrew’s United Church
6036 Coburg Rd.
Halifax
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For info: (902) 453.6007
Gospel Concert
Victoria Road Baptist Church
36 Victoria Rd.
Dartmouth
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For info: (902) 466.7232
W. P. Oliver Night of Honour
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
1149 Main St.
Dartmouth
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For info: (902) 434.6223
African Heritage Month Craft Session
Pictou Public Library
37 Hill St., Pictou
Ages 6+
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Register by calling (902) 485-5021
February 15 – 17
“Black Reflection” Art Show
Menelik Hall
88 Laurier St. Sydney
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Donation
For info: (902) 539.0222
Africville: Can’t Stop Now” – Film Screening & Discussion
Spring Garden Road Library
Spring Garden Rd., Halifax
7:00 p.m.
African Heritage Month Coffee Break
NSCC Burridge Campus, Yarmouth
10:30 a.m.
African Heritage Month Film Biography Series: Malcolm X
Dalhousie Art Gallery
6101 University Ave.
Halifax
8:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Perspectives on the Black Museum Movement
With John w. Franklin, Director of Partnerships and International Programs
Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American History and
Culture
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water St.
Halifax
Free Admission; donations for Feed Nova Scotia accepted
February 17
AHM Celebrity Quiz Bowl
Halifax North Library
Gottingen St., Halifax
7:00 p.m.
“Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children: Then – Now – Future” – Panel Discussion
1018 Main St.
Dartmouth
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
For info: (902) 434-0674
Immigration Policy, Caribbean Immigration and Consequences for Nova Scotia
Pier 21 Canada’s Immigration Museum
1055 Marginal Road
Halifax
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For Info: (902) 425 -2320
February 19
African Heritage Portrait Unveiling and Community Dinner
Greenville Community Youth Centre
5:00 p.m.
African Heritage Month Jeopardy
Ward 1 Social Centre
For info: (902) 752-5476
February 20
A Concert in Celebration of Negro Spirituals
Cherry Brook United Baptist Church
6:30 p.m.
For info: (902) 434-1829
African Heritage Day Celebration Service
St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church
34 Hankard Street
Whitney Pier
3:00 p.m.
For info: (902) 567-1220
February 21
The Black Hair-story of Nova Scotia
Styles by SD
162 Portland St.
Dartmouth
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
For info: (902) 464-8857
Black and Francophone: Lunch and Learn with Patrick Keating
Office of Acadian Affairs, Dennis Building
7th Floor, 1740 Granville St.
Halifax
Bring a lunch; presentation and questions in French
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact: (902) 424- 8161
February 22
Maritime Colored Hockey League Commemorative Game
Sponsored by the Black Ice Society
Dalhousie Memorial Arena
7:30 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Contact: (902) 452-3497
African Heritage Month Film Biography Series: A Huey P. Newton Story
Dalhousie Art Gallery
6101 University Avenue
Halifax
8:00 p.m.
Free Admission
February 23
An Evening with Cecil Wright
Keshen Goodman Library
Clayton Park
7:00 p.m.
Film Screening: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – A Call to Conscience
New Glasgow Public Library
182 Dalhousie St.
New Glasgow
7:00 p.m.
February 24
Take-Out Chili and Rice
St. Phillip’s African Orthodox Church Hall
34 Hankard Street
Whitney Pier
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For info: (902) 567-1220
February 26
“Still Here: A Journey to Triumph” Film Screening & Discussion
Dartmouth North Library
2:00 p.m.
Southwest African Heritage Month Gala
Dinner and Dance
Digby Legion
6:00 p.m.
African Heritage Month Craft Session
Pictou Public Library
37 Hill St.
Pictou
Ages 8+
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Register by calling (902) 485- 5021
Dinner and a Movie “The Slave Route”
Birchtown Hall
23 Birchtown Road
5:00 p.m.
$12.00 adults/$6.00 child
Must R.S.V.P. (902) 875-1310
February 27
Readings and Song
Trinity United Church, Shelburne
Corner of John and Hammond Streets
Suggested donation of $5.00