Be Inspired! Black Cultural Centre Culture Camp
Have fun while learning about the history and culture of Nova Scotia.
For ages 8 to 14. Registration is $10.00 per participant.
Space Is Limited. The camp will operate from:
9:30am – 4pm daily, August 7th to the 10th, 2018.
For More Information or to register contact the
Black Cultural Centre at 902-434-6223 or contact@bccns.com
The Black Cultural Centre is pleased to be able to offer summer employment positions this year. The application deadline is May 18, 2018 at 4pm.
Students who are currently enrolled in an educational insulation and plan to return to studies in the fall and are be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment are eligible to apply.
Current Opportunities (click position for more details):
Museum Interpreter / Tour Guide – Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia (4 Positions Available)
Program Coordinator Assistant – Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia (1 Position Available)
Researcher / Collection Assistant – Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia (1 Position Available)
Community Outreach Researcher – Amherst, NS (1 Position Available)
Community Outreach Researcher – Truro, NS (1 Position Available)
Community Outreach Researcher – Whitney Pier, NS (1 Position Available)
Community Outreach Researcher – Halifax Region, NS (1 Position Available)
All positions range in duration from 8-13 weeks (June – August) and are a total of 35 hours per week based on a Monday to Saturday work schedule (5 day cycle) with an hourly rate of $11.50 per hour.
How To Apply:
Step 1:
Register online at Young Canada Works (www.youngcanadaworks.ca)
Step 2:
Submit resume and cover letter attention Summer Employment Opportunities via email: jobs@bccns.com, via fax: 902-434-2306 or in person at the Black Cultural Centre (10 Cherry Brook Road, Cherry Brook)
Application Deadline: May 18, 2018 – 4pm.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
The Black Cultural Society / Centre Acknowledges the Financial Support of The Young Canada Works program, the Canadian Museum Association and Service Canada
Saturday, July 7, 2018 – 10:30 am
DeCoste Centre, Pictou, Nova Scotia
The Black Cultural Society / Centre of Nova Scotia
Cordially invite you to attend the:
Annual Memorial Commemoration
of the No. 2 Construction Battalion
Canada’s first and only all Black regiment in WWI
A community bus service, departing from the
Black Cultural Centre will also be available.
Space is limited, please call: 902-434-6223 to register.
The Black Culture Centre for Nova Scotia and African Nova Scotian Affairs we are pleased to introduce the Tri-Community Newsletter.
This project is to try and bring about a deeper understanding about what is going on in the communities of Lake Loon – Cherry Brook, North Preston and East Preston.
We think a newsletter of this type is a good way to share information, tell OUR stories and be a way for us to start talking among ourselves.
The next addition will come out the first week of June and will be available at various locations listed below as well as online at communitynews.bccnsweb.com.
We are asking you to please share information or a story idea with Miranda Cain at 902-809-4164 or mirandacain@hotmail.com. We really want this newsletter to be of the people and by the people, and with your support we hope that this can be an important tool for sharing information between the communities. It is also our desire that this project be a model for similar newsletters in other African Nova Scotian communities in the province.
Thank you for helping us with this project and enjoy the newsletter.
Community Pickup Locations:
Lake Loon / Cherry Brook
Cherry Brook United Baptist Church
New Beginnings Ministries
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
East Preston
East Preston Recreation Centre
East Preston United Baptist Church
East Preston Family Resource Centre
North Preston
North Preston Recreation Centre
St. Thomas United Baptist Church
2018 Rev. Dr. William Pearly Oliver Night of Honour
Call For Nominations
The Rev. Dr. William Pearly Oliver Night of Honour is hosted by the Black Cultural Society of Nova Scotia at the Black Cultural Centre in commemoration of founding member Rev. Dr. W.P. Oliver, who exemplified dedicated and outstanding community leadership. In recognition of his legacy members of the Society are invited to nominate person (s) for consideration of this award. Since its inception the Wall of Honour has inducted over 135 deserving inductees. This year we have updated the nomination process to present seven awards representing the seven regions of the province. In addition we are also pleased to launch an annual youth category:”Inspired Youth Award”
The deadline for nominations is May 25, 2018
Nomination forms can be downloaded.
Rev. Dr. W.P. Oliver Nomination Form (download)
Inspired Youth Award Nomination Form (download)
For further information contact:
The Black Cultural Centre
Tel: (902) 434-6223 or Toll Free 1-800-465-0767
website: www.bccns.com
African Heritage Month 2018CELEBRATE AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH 2018
Sharing the History and Culture of African Nova Scotians
The 2018 African Heritage Month theme “Educate, Unite, Celebrate Community” will honour and pay homage to African Nova Scotians and their long legacy of uniting a passion that has provided a base to educate and celebrate an important part of Nova Scotia’s culture and Heritage. The theme embraces education and encourages all Nova Scotians with the desire to educate oneself about African Nova Scotian history. Together, we can unite and ignite the culture and heritage we share as a community as we observe the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent from 2015-2024. This observation focuses on three pillars: Recognition, Justice, and Development.
The province of Nova Scotia has over 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities, dating back over 400 years. These communities have a unique and rich legacy of resistance, resilience and triumph that needs to be shared with all of Nova Scotia. It is for this reason we must Educate, Unite and Celebrate African Heritage Month.
List of 2018 African Heritage Month Events
Order 2018 African Heritage Month Poster
About The African Heritage Month Information Network
The African Heritage Month Information Network is a partnership between African Nova Scotian Affairs, The Black Cultural Society / Centre (Organizational Lead), African Nova Scotian Music Association, African Nova Scotian North-Central Network, African Heritage Month Southwest Network, Africville Heritage Trust, Black Educators Association, Black History Month Association, Cumberland African Nova Scotian Association, Valley African Nova Scotian Development Association, the Halifax Regional Municipality’s African Nova Scotian Integration Office, and the Guysborough, Antigonish Strait African Regional Network
For More Information, Contact:
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
902-434-6223 or email: contact@bccns.com
Please complete the form below to order your copy of the 2018 African Heritage Month Poster. Quantities are limited, so please place your request early. Orders are generally processed within two business days and allow for 1-2 days shipping time. Posters can also be picked up at various locations in the province. For requests from outside Atlantic Canada, minimal shipping rates may apply.
Annual Black Cultural Centre Christmas Concert
A Gospel Christmas
Featuring a selection of Gospel Choirs and Artists such as:
The Sanctified Brothers
The Cherry Brook Mass Choir
Revival Tabernacle Youth Choir
and more!
Join us for some great Gospel music and light refreshments.
Tickets are $ 10.00 and are on sale now!
Buy Tickets Now
Saturday, December 9, 2017 – 6:30pm
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
10 Cherry Brook Road, Cherry Brook, NS B2Z 1A8
Family Day BBQ and Free Jazz Concert
Saturday, July 15, 2017 – 1pm – 5pm
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia
Join us at the Black Cultural Centre as we Celebrate Jazz Music with a BBQ and Live Concert as part of the TD Halifax Jazz Festival – Jazz Connects Series. The featured performers will be:
All performances will take place on the grounds of the Centre on the TD Halifax Jazz Fest Stage. Free family BBQ starting at 1pm with free admission to the Black Cultural Centre. Come out and enjoy some great music, food and culture.
2017 No. 2 Construction Battalion Ceremony
Saturday, July 8, 2017 – DeCoste Centre, Pictou NS
This is our 24th recognition service in honor and memory of the No. 2 Construction Battalion C.E.F., Canada’s first and only all Black regiment.
The event will be held on Saturday July 8, 2017 at the deCoste Centre, with the honor parade starting at 10:30am and the ceremony starting at 11:00am.
2nd Annual Spirit of Gospel Workshop
September 7-10, 2017
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
Sharp 5 Productions in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, is hosting, a multi-day Gospel Workshop featuring Javert “Jaye” Haynes, music minister of Blessed Hope Missionary Church, Cleveland, Ohio, organist, percussionist, vocal coach and bassist on Bobby Jones Gospel Hour.
For the second year, this unique development workshop will take place September 7-10th, 2017 at the Black Cultural Centre and will provide an opportunity for the development and inspiration of those who would like to develop their music harmonizing and vocal techniques. This multi-day event will end with a concert performance on the final day.
Registration is $ 60 per person with limited spaces available.
