African Heritage Beats: A Cultural Fair
2026-02-21 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Cape Breton University, Yvonne Le verte Hospitality Suite, 1250 Grand Lake Rd., Sydney, NS, B1P 6L2, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 6L2, Canada
We’re hosting African Heritage Beats on 21 February 2026, to celebrate African Heritage Month.
The event will feature , cultural and modern African dance, Cultural exchange, poetry, and a short drama. There will be a Black African Excellence showcase, alongside food service. Guests will enjoy an Africa Trivia with prizes and a grand finale drum performance led By Peter Oyedijo and his team.

Side activities include face painting at the entrance and an African arts & crafts workshop. Free entrance.

Looking Back, Moving Forward
2026-02-22 08:00 - 2026-04-20 17:00, 2026-02-23 08:00 - 2026-04-21 17:00, 2026-02-24 08:00 - 2026-04-22 17:00, 2026-02-25 08:00 - 2026-04-23 17:00, 2026-02-26 08:00 - 2026-04-24 17:00, 2026-02-27 08:00 - 2026-04-25 17:00, 2026-02-28 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00, 2026-03-01 08:00 - 2026-04-27 17:00 and 17 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

New Horizons Baptist Church African Heritage Month Service
2026-02-22 10:30 - 12:30
You Are Welcome!

New Horizons Baptist Church, Halifax

African Heritage Month
Annual Church Service
Sunday, February 22, 2026
10:30 AM
5457 Nora Bernard Street, Halifax

Message: Rev. Dr. Mark Jefferson, Interim Pastor

Music: We will celebrate with musical contributions from across the generations, selections by:
• Sister Sharon Johnson and our Seniors

• Sisters Amariah Bernard- Washington and Zamani Millar and our Youth Praise Team (Sisters Nadia Bernard, Ella Pleasant, Jayda and Jordyn Curran)

• Participation of our Sunday School Children

• Brother Dwight Adams

• The West Family will render Spirituals before the start of the Service, between 10:30 AM and 10:45 AM

North Brewing's 3rd Annual BLK Joy open Mic Fundraiser Event
2026-02-22 15:00 - 20:00 | North Brewing, 899 Portland Street, Dartmouth
Sharing info for this fundraiser ❤ This year, we are raising funds for the Black Beauty Culture Association. The Black Beauty Culture Association has worked hard to provide education and awareness on all things Black hair and beauty. The association achieved program certification with the NS Apprenticeship Agency, and has been leading a FREE education program through our public library system – incredible! This event is always an uplifting, joyful time of spotlighting the big talent happening right here at home! Let’s uplift our community, please reach out to Leah A. Finlay, or visit North Brewing’s instagram for more info – thank you!

This event is in an accessible setting. Noise level: high
This is an inclusive event for all to attend/perform, in a 2slgbtq+ safe space.

Panel Discussion on African-centred Approaches to Black Health
2026-02-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Dalhousie University, 1246 LeMarchant Street, LeMarchant Building Atrium, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
The Diversity and Equity Committee (DEC) Conversation Series, School of Social Work, Dalhousie University Commemorates African Heritage Month 2026 with our first interactive Panel Discussion on African-centred Approaches to Black Health.

The event is scheduled for 5:30pm to 8:00pm (Atlantic Time) on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS WEBINAR

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT

REGISTRATION LINK BELOW:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/926bcad9-4681-46e2-8ec1-7fb3e3398ab8@60b81999-0b7f-412d-92a3-e17d8ae9e3e0

NOTE: The Diversity and Equity Committee (DEC) Events are not recorded to offer safe spaces for presenters and audiences to engage in critical discussions

Contact: Dr. Ifeyinwa Mbakogu, Chair of the Diversity and Equity Committee (DEC), sswdec@dal.ca

Greenville Community Centre 2nd Annual African Heritage Month GALA
2026-02-28 18:00 - 2026-03-01 01:00
Greenville Community Centre
Greenville NS
Dinner & Dance GALA
Tickets $35.00 or Tables of 8
Doors open at 6pm
Evening Musical Entertainment
DJ Amazin
Semi Formal or Business Attire
