Earth Day aims to raise awareness of our moral right to a healthy environment. We can all change our habits for a brighter future.
#EarthDay #HealthyEnvironment #BrighterFuture #ChangeHabits #NSFM
Municipal Infrastructure
🏗️🛠️ Building strong communities starts with solid infrastructure. The Infrastructure Advisory Committee advises on asset management, maintenance costs, and long-term capital needs to keep Nova Scotia moving forward. #NSFM #Infrastructure #MunicipalStrength
Climate Change
🌱🌊 NSFM’s Climate Change Advisory Committee drives sustainable solutions—from energy and biodiversity to adaptation planning—helping municipalities respond to a changing world. #NSFM #ClimateAction #SustainableCommunities
In recognition of Easter our office will be closed on Monday, April 6, 2026
#Easter #EasterMonday
#NovaScotiaFederationOfMunicipalities #NovaScotiaMunicipalities #NovaScotia #LocalGov
Celebrate Easter Sunday
#Easter #EasterSunday
#NovaScotiaFederationOfMunicipalities #NovaScotiaMunicipalities #NovaScotia #LocalGov
What is Refugee Rights Day? April 4th is the anniversary of the Supreme Court's 1985 Singh decision. In this decision the Supreme Court found that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the fundamental rights of refugees.
#RefugeeRightsDay #FundamentalRights #HumanRights #NSFM
In recognition of Good Friday our office will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026
#GoodFriday #NSFM #NovaScotia #LocalGov
Equity & Community Wellbeing
💬🌍 The Equity & Community Wellbeing Advisory Committee works to elevate underrepresented voices and strengthen community collaboration across Nova Scotia. Every perspective counts. #NSFM #Equity #CommunityWellbeing
April 2026 marks the official 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in the community.
#SexualAssaultAwareness #SexualViolence #NSFM
Stay connected with #NSFM for updates, advocacy news & municipal stories from across Nova Scotia!
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Public Safety
🚓🔥 From policing and fire prevention to emergency response, the Public Safety Advisory Committee advocates for Nova Scotia’s communities to ensure they are safe, resilient, and prepared. #NSFM #PublicSafety #MunicipalImpact
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recognizes that the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination take place every day.
#RacialDiscrimination #Elimination #Injustices #Prejudices #NSFM
International #FrancophonieDay is observed within the International Organization of La Francophonie's 77 member states every March 20 to celebrate the French language and Francophone culture. There are over 369 million French speakers on Earth.
#FrenchLanguage #FrancophoneCulture #NSFM
📣 Did you know NSFM Advisory Committees help shape priorities for municipalities across Nova Scotia?
They provide evidence-informed advice to the Board of Directors and meet regularly to address key municipal issues.
#NSFM #MunicipalLeadership #Collaboration
Register now for Meetings that Matter: Governance, Strategy & Public Trust — an in-person workshop helping elected officials strengthen council meetings, decision-making, and public trust.
📅 Mar 30 | Halifax
🎟 Limited spots available
🔗 Register now: https://loom.ly/ZpmfJlE
#MunicipalGovernance
Today we celebrate Irish heritage, community spirit, and the traditions that bring people together. May your day be filled with a little luck, good company, and plenty of green.
#StPatricksDay #IrishHeritage #CommunitySpirit #CelebrateTogether #LuckyDay #NovaScotia #NSFM
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📢 Part 1 of NSFM’s 2026 Flood Adaptation Series!
Join municipal leaders from Berwick, West Hants & Kentville on Mar 12, 1:30 PM for insights on stormwater strategies, infrastructure, & sustainability.
💻 Register: https://loom.ly/1EwSXNE
#NSFM #Stormwater #FloodAdaptation
Register now for Meetings that Matter: Governance, Strategy & Public Trust — an in-person workshop helping elected officials strengthen council meetings, decision-making, and public trust.
📅 Mar 30 | Halifax
🎟 Limited spots available
🔗 Register now: https://loom.ly/ZpmfJlE
#MunicipalGovernance
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
#InspireInclusion #InternationalWomensDay #Women #NSFM
Happy Employee Appreciation Day!
#NSFM #SCCF #CCBF #EmployeeAppreciation
The Build Communities Strong Fund is the biggest infrastructure announcement in Budget 2025. It's not open for applications yet.
Three streams:
→ Provincial/Territorial ($17.2B)
→ Community ($27.8B)
→ Direct Delivery ($6B)
Program details haven't been published yet.
📢 Part 1 of NSFM’s 2026 Flood Adaptation Series!
Join municipal leaders from Berwick, West Hants & Kentville on Mar 12, 1:30 PM for insights on stormwater strategies, infrastructure, & sustainability.
💻 Register: https://loom.ly/1EwSXNE
#NSFM #Stormwater #FloodAdaptation
Register now for Meetings that Matter: Governance, Strategy & Public Trust — an in-person workshop helping elected officials strengthen council meetings, decision-making, and public trust.
📅 Mar 30 | Halifax
🎟 Limited spots available
🔗 Register now: https://loom.ly/ZpmfJlE
#MunicipalGovernance
March is Francophonie Month, celebrating the French language and diverse Francophone cultures through cultural activities held worldwide. March 20 has been observed worldwide as International Francophonie Day since 1988.
#Francophonie #FrenchLanguage #NSFM
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund – now on the Portal
Federal funding for arts and heritage spaces: renovations, specialized equipment, and feasibility studies.
Key details:
→ Open to municipalities, non-profits, Indigenous organizations
→ Continuous intake
🔗 Full details: https://loom.ly/3fSa8nw
On Pink Shirt Day
Let's Lift Each Other Up!
#PinkShirtDay #NSFM
📢 Part 1 of NSFM’s 2026 Flood Adaptation Series!
Join municipal leaders from Berwick, West Hants & Kentville on Mar 12, 1:30 PM for insights on stormwater strategies, infrastructure, & sustainability.
💻 Register: https://loom.ly/1EwSXNE
#NSFM #Stormwater #FloodAdaptation
Nova Scotia is celebrating 🥈🇨🇦
Congratulations to Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Brad Marchand, Blayre Turnbull, and Liam Moffatt on bringing home Silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Your achievements make our province proud. 👏
#NovaScotia #TeamCanada #WinterOlympics #MilanCortina2026 #NSFM
🚨 Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada. 🚨
Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights that affects communities across the country. It’s our collective responsibility to raise awareness and support survivors.
#EndHumanTrafficking #HumanRights