Gr8’s at #SAJH engaged in thinking routines in ELA by analyzing:
- symbols of Black culture
- poems by @andrefentonauthor
- problematic Cdn historical figures
- the #AHM2026 theme
- impact of historical newspapers
- important work of Black Canadians in their community
#HRCELiteracy
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Learn more about Reverend Richard Preston from the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia’s info sheet : bccns.com/resources/
#AHM2026 #africanheritagemonth #novascotia
Explore our free Infosheet (PDF) on Viola Desmond for more information about her life and further references: museum.novascotia.ca/collections-... #AfricanHeritageMonth #AHM2026 #NovaScotia
Replying to a question about his time in HMS Shannon, Mr. Hall notes he can’t recall the exact dates, as the papers recording his service were “so worn that I burnt them”. (Credit: NSM 72.152.3)
Learn more about William Hall at the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia.
#AHM2026 #NovaScotia
Check out our blog post from Lisa Bower, Curator (Registrar) History: Nova Scotia Museum’s sampler collection including Rachel Barrett sampler. museum.novascotia.ca/blog/african...
#AHM2026 #AfricanHeritageMonth #novascotia
Interior of the Black Loyalist heritage centre visitors look through the glass floor at the archeological dig site.
February is African Heritage Month, a good time to start planning to connect with the rich history of African Nova Scotian culture with visits to museums and cultural centres, including the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre.
#AHM2026
Image of staff giving a tour at the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre.
2026 African Heritage Month Proclamation
Join the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre on February 2 from 11 am to 2 pm to officially launch African Heritage Month 2026.
This year’s theme is Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power, and Progress.
#AHM2026 #NovaScotia
