Interactive Community Calendar of Events

We are pleased to offer this free service. Submit your community events 1-2 weeks in advance. All items will be reviewed and posted on a weekly basis and must meet our general community calendar requirements. All community calendar submissions, must meet the following criteria:

A) Event must support or enhance the Black Canadian Community
B) Must be an event of good taste and not promote crime, hate or prejudice.

Please note: We are not responsible for any information provided that is incorrect. The events listed in the calendar are not the responsibility of the Black Cultural Society / Centre and in some case are not affiliated in any way. The information provided is general information.

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  • Flag Raising

    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

    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.

    Free

  • An Afternoon with Dr. Henry Bishop

    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 […]

  • Looking Back, Moving Forward

    Looking Back, Moving Forward
    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 […]

    FREE

  • African Heritage Month Proclamation-2026

    Black Loyalist Heritage Centre 119 Birchtown Road, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, 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.

    Free

  • Municipality of the County of Kings African Heritage Month Launch

    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. […]

    Free

  • Looking Back, Moving Forward

    Looking Back, Moving Forward
    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 […]

    FREE

  • Antigonish African Heritage Month Launch 2026

    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

    Free

  • Looking Back, Moving Forward

    Looking Back, Moving Forward
    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 […]

    FREE

  • Launch of hydroponic farm

    Henry G. Bauld Centre - 35 Wilfred Jackson Way, Westphal Henry G. Bauld Centre, 35 Wilfred Jackson Way, Westphal, Westphal, Nova Scotia, 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 […]

    Free

  • Looking Back, Moving Forward

    Looking Back, Moving Forward
    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 […]

    FREE