Municipal Opening Night
2026-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Paul O’Regan Hall, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1E9, Canada
In partnership with the Halifax Public Libraries and the Black History Month Association, the Office of Diversity & Inclusion/ANSAIO welcomes employees and residents to kick-off African Heritage Month at the Paul O’Regan Hall. Enjoy musical performances by Josh Williams.

Flag Raising
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Grand Parade
Attend an African Heritage Month flag raising at Grande Parade before moving indoors to Halifax Hall for a proclamation reading by Mayor Fillmore and light refreshments.

Antigonish Flag Raising Ceremony
2026-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Chisholm Park, Antigonish, NS, Canada
Raising of the Pan-African Flag will take place on January 30th at 10:00 am in Chisholm Park, Antigonish with the assistance of the town.

18th Cape Breton African Heritage Month Gala
2026-01-31 19:00 - 23:30 | Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, 50 Maillard Street, Membertou, NS, Canada
18th Cape Breton African Heritage Month Gala and Dance

An Afternoon with Dr. Henry Bishop
2026-02-01 16:00 - 18:00 | NS
Join us to celebrate African History Month with a special event featuring champion of the arts, cultural consultant, advocate and educator, Dr. Henry Bishop.
Hosted by Bethany United, Hillside United, Hope United, and St. John’s United, the afternoon will feature learning, drumming, and celebration as we kickoff African History Month together.
All are welcome!
More info:
rhonda@stjohnsunited.com

Looking Back, Moving Forward
2026-02-02 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00, 2026-02-03 08:00 - 2026-04-01 17:00, 2026-02-04 08:00 - 2026-04-02 17:00, 2026-02-05 08:00 - 2026-04-03 17:00, 2026-02-06 08:00 - 2026-04-04 17:00, 2026-02-07 08:00 - 2026-04-05 17:00, 2026-02-08 08:00 - 2026-04-06 17:00, 2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-04-07 17:00 and 7 more dates | Public Archives Building, 6016 University Ave., Halifax, Halifax, Canada
Celebrate African Nova Scotian Heritage Month with Nova Scotia Archives and a new exhibit of selected documents, photographs and other meaningful archival material reflecting centuries of history and heritage.

February 2nd – March 31st, 2026
Chase Gallery, Public Archives Building, 6016 University Ave., Halifax
MON -TUES: 8:30am-4:30pm
WED: 8:30-8pm
THURS – FRI: 8:30am-4:30pm
SAT: 10am-3pm
SUN: CLOSED

African Heritage Month Proclamation-2026
2026-02-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, 119 Birchtown Road, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, B0T1W0, Canada
We are kicking off African heritage Month 2026 in a powerful way!

Join us at The Black Loyalist heritage Centre for the official proclamation as we celebrate history, culture, and the strength of our community.

Light Refreshments will be served.

All are welcome.

Municipality of the County of Kings African Heritage Month Launch
2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Municipality of the County of Kings Council Chambers, 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Municipality of the County of Kings will be hosting our African Heritage Month Launch on Monday, February 2nd from 6-7:30pm here in Council Chambers (181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook NS). At the event we will highlight local students that are part of the SSW program and the Africentric Cohort at Horton High School. Following the speaking portion of the event there will be refreshments and time to connect with folks in the community.

Antigonish African Heritage Month Launch 2026
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:30 | The Joyce Family Atrium, Mulroney Building, StFX University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Antigonish African Heritage Month Launch 2026
Place: The Joyce Family Atrium, Mulroney Building, StFX University
Time: 11:00 AM
Refreshments will be served

Launch of hydroponic farm
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Henry G. Bauld Centre – 35 Wilfred Jackson Way, Westphal, Henry G. Bauld Centre, 35 Wilfred Jackson Way, Westphal, Westphal, Nova Scotia, B2Z 1A8, Canada
Kicking off African Heritage Month, Akoma Holdings and EduHaus are pleased to announce a partnership that will employ and teach Black Nova Scotians to grow basil and other vegetables grown in a hydroponic farm. To celebrate, a Farm launch will be taking place on 4 February 2026 at the Henry G. Bauld Centre – 35 Wilfred Jackson Way, Westphal.

The revitalization of the hydroponic farm is funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration, under the Youth Employment and Strategic Initiatives.

Celebrations and Revelations 2026: Jah'Mila and Julian Taylor
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
In honour of African Heritage Month join the Museum and Joy Bullen for Celebrations and Revelations, a concert featuring award-winning artists Jah’Mila and Julian Taylor.

The concert will bring music, heritage, identity and storytelling together with two artists whose work speaks to migration, memory, belonging and the power of song.

About Jah’Mila:
Jah’Mila is a Juno-nominated reggae singer hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, who now calls Nova Scotia home. A beacon for Jamaican music and culture in Atlantic Canada, Jah’Mila’s music embodies the spirit of traditional Jamaican roots reggae music, infused with light elements of jazz and soul.
Her journey has led her to tour with renowned reggae acts. She has also collaborated with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Nova Scotia honing her skills as a vocalist and a cultural reggae ambassador along the way.

Her Juno nominated debut album, “Roots Girl,” released in 2022, is a spirited collection of reggae songs that not only honors her cultural roots, but also serves as a platform for social advocacy. Through her music, she champions a vision of a more inclusive, diverse, and supported arts community. Jah’Mila stands poised to light up every stage, continuing to captivate hearts and share her music and culture across the world.

About Julian Taylor:
Julian Taylor is a Toronto-based, award-winning independent singer-songwriter, radio host, and label owner. Over 20-plus years as the leader of Staggered Crossing, Julian Taylor Band, and his solo work, Julian established himself as one of Canada’s great troubadours. He has earned four JUNO nominations, a pair of Canadian Folk Music Awards, five Native American Music Award nominations, and a nomination for the Polaris Music Prize. With a soulful voice and captivating stage presence, Julian’s unique blend of blues, roots, and folk music has earned him a growing fanbase and critical acclaim not only in Canada but also in Europe and the US. He’s earned four Juno Award nominations (including one this year for Roots Album of the Year for “Beyond The Reservoir”) , along with eight Canadian Folk Music Awards for Solo Artist and English Songwriter of the Year – won Solo Artist in 2022, five Native American Music Award nominations, plus a nomination for Canada’s most prestigious music accolade, the Polaris Music Prize.

Presented in partnership with Joy Bullen, Culturepreneur and supported by TD Bank Group through TD Ready Commitment.

En l’honneur du Mois du patrimoine africain, joignez-vous au Musée et à Joy Bullen pour Célébrations et révélations, un concert mettant en vedette les artistes primés Jah’Mila et Julian Taylor.

Le concert combinera musique, patrimoine, identité et narration avec deux artistes dont le travail traite de migration, de mémoire, d’appartenance et du pouvoir de la chanson.

À propos de Jah’Mila :
Jah’Mila est une chanteuse de reggae nommée aux prix Juno, originaire de Kingston, en Jamaïque, qui vit désormais en Nouvelle-Écosse. Véritable phare de la musique et de la culture jamaïcaines dans le Canada atlantique, la musique de Jah’Mila incarne l’esprit des racines du reggae, imprégnées de légers éléments de jazz et de soul.
Son parcours l’a amenée à tourner avec des groupes de reggae renommés. Elle a également collaboré avec l’Orchestre du Centre national des Arts, l’Orchestre symphonique de Toronto et l’Orchestre symphonique de Nouvelle-Écosse, perfectionnant au passage ses talents de chanteuse et d’ambassadrice culturelle du reggae.

Son premier album, « Roots Girl », nominé aux Junos et sorti en 2022, est une collection fougueuse de chansons reggae qui non seulement rend hommage à ses racines culturelles, mais qui sert également de plateforme pour la défense des causes sociales. À travers sa musique, elle défend la vision d’une communauté artistique plus inclusive, diversifiée et soutenue. Jah’Mila est prête à illuminer toutes les scènes, à captiver les cœurs et à partager sa musique et sa culture à travers le monde.

À propos de Julian Taylor :
Julian Taylor est un auteur-compositeur-interprète indépendant et primé, basé à Toronto, animateur radio et propriétaire d’une maison de disques. Pendant plus de 20 ans, en tant que leader de Staggered Crossing, du Julian Taylor Band et de son travail en solo, Julian s’est imposé comme l’un des plus grands troubadours du Canada. Il a obtenu quatre nominations aux JUNO, deux Canadian Folk Music Awards, cinq nominations aux Native American Music Awards et une nomination au Polaris Music Prize. Avec sa voix riche et sa présence captivante sur scène, le mélange unique de musique blues, roots et folk de Julian Taylor lui a valu un nombre croissant de fans et les éloges de la critique, non seulement au Canada, mais aussi en Europe et aux États-Unis. Il a obtenu quatre nominations aux prix Juno (dont une cette année pour l’album Roots de l’année pour « Beyond The Reservoir »), ainsi que huit Canadian Folk Music Awards pour l’artiste solo et l’auteur-compositeur anglophone de l’année (remportant le prix de l’artiste solo en 2022), cinq nominations aux Native American Music Awards et une nomination au prix de musique le plus prestigieux du Canada, le Polaris Music Prize.

Présenté en partenariat avec Joy Bullen, entrepreneur en culture, et soutenu par le Groupe Banque TD dans le cadre de TD Prêts à agir.

Guysborough African Heritage Month Proclamation
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:30 | NS
Guysborough African Heritage Month 2026 Proclamation is February 11th at 1:00 pm with Guest Speaker Wayn Hamilton

Through the Lens of Sonny Bernard
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Black Cultural Center for Nova Scotia, 10 Cherry Brook Road, Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia, B2Z1A8, Canada
George (Sonny) Bernard Jr. (June 25, 1947 – May 15, 2025) was a gifted artist whose creative spirit touched countless lives. He approached every project with deep pride and unwavering attention to detail. Through his lens, he captured moments of grace and significance.

George’s early love of photography was nurtured by his aunts, and he proudly preserved one of their original cameras as a treasured heirloom. As the first professional photographer in the African Nova Scotian community, he leaves behind a legacy that continues to inspire.

Born in Lake Loon, George resided in East Preston at the time of his passing with his wife and life partner of more than 50 years, Senator Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard, their daughter Candace, son in law David, and grandsons Damon and Gavin. His family graciously donated his camera collection to the Black Cultural Centre, hoping it will inspire future generations just as photography inspired him.

We hope you can join us on February 12th at the Black Cultural Centre for the launch of a retrospective exhibition of Mr. Bernard’s photography.

Lift Every Voice
2026-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Halifax North Memorial Library, 2285 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 3B6, Canada
Lift Every Voice Returns — Bigger, Louder, and Unforgettable!

Get ready for an electrifying evening celebrating Black excellence, powerful artistry, and vibrant community vibes! This is your invitation to experience live music, connection, and pure energy all in one place.

Date: Thursday, February 12
Time: 7PM
Location: North Branch Library | 2285 Gottingen Street
Sounds by: DJ Douvet (@douvetdj) Hosted by: Jody Upshaw (@jody.upshaw)

Featuring dynamic performances from:
ADINA (@adinafraser)
Quoia States (@quoiastates)
Yohvn Blvck (@yohvnblvck)
Kxng Wooz (@kxngwooz)

Don’t miss this incredible night filled with talent, culture, and unforgettable moments in partnership with @hfxpublib. Bring your people, feel the energy, and come Lift Every Voice with us!

Posted In: Concerts & Performances, livemusic

Guysborough African Heritage Month Seniors Tea
2026-02-14 14:00 - 15:30 | NS
Guysborough African Heritage Month Seniors Tea with special Guest: Dr. Stephanie Garrett which is February 14th at 2:00 pm

YMCA Kids in the Kitchen: Heritage Day Edition
2026-02-16 13:00 - 16:00 | 2269 Gottingen Street, Community YMCA, 2269 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 3B7, Canada
Kids in the Kitchen Program: Exploring Cultural Flavours: Heritage Day Edition 2026!

Welcome to the Kids in the Kitchen program, where young chefs get to explore the rich cultural flavors of Nova Scotia through hands-on cooking experiences! This fun and educational program introduces children to three delicious recipes inspired by African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, and Nova Scotian traditions. Led by experienced staff whose heritage reflects the dishes being prepared; kids will not only learn cooking skills but also gain a deeper understanding of these important cultural influences.

Recipes We’ll Explore:

Jollof Rice: Dive into the vibrant flavors of West Africa with this beloved one-pot dish, made with aromatic spices, vegetables, and rice. Children will learn how to sauté, simmer, and combine ingredients to create this flavorful classic.

Bannock Bread: A staple of Indigenous cuisine, bannock bread is simple yet delicious. Kids will get hands-on experience making this soft, versatile bread and discover its historical significance as a nourishing and easy-to-make dish.

Nova Scotia-inspired Blueberry Grunt: What’s better than a warm, fruity dessert? This classic Nova Scotia dish features sweet blueberries, topped with a biscuit-like dumpling, and is perfect for a cozy treat. Kids will learn about the ingredients and the tradition behind this delightful dessert.

Program Features

Hands-On Cooking: Kids will actively participate in the preparation of each dish, learning practical cooking skills like chopping, sautéing, and baking.

Cultural Exploration: Beyond just cooking, the program incorporates stories and historical context behind each recipe, giving children a sense of connection to the cultures represented.

Culinary Skills: Participants will gain confidence in the kitchen as they master basic cooking techniques while creating memorable, flavorful dishes. By the end of the program, kids will not only have learned to prepare these culturally rich dishes, but they’ll also have a greater appreciation for the diverse culinary traditions that make Nova Scotia unique.

Location: Community YMCA (2269 Gottingen St)
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Link for Registration: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ymcahalifaxdart/activity/search/detail/7194?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
