Events

Event poster for 'Justice Talks' - Thursday, April 11, 2024 - Dalhousie University, Collaborative Health Education Buidling, 5793 University Ave, Halifax, NS, Room 150 - Register through QR Code
Justice Talks
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Justice Talks – Thurs., April 11, 2024 – 12pm-4:30pm

Please see the attached poster for Justice Talks, a talk series that will be hosted by ANSJI that is aimed at exploring diverse perspectives on issues related to justice. This first session will feature:

– Mukisa Kakembo, PATH Legal & Guest Renford Farrier
– Randy Riley, Justice advocate with lived experience
– East Coast Prison Justice Society

This will take place on April 11th from 12:00-4:30pm, please see the poster below for additional details

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On October 7th, Devon's 18th birthday, his family will be hosting a march at the basketball courts on the corner of Romans and Federal Avenue. PLEASE join them from 12 noon to 2pm to celebrate Devon and continue the fight for justice and to find him. THEY NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Let's make some noise for Devon on his birthday and show Halifax how much we care about this young man and his family ❤️ #JusticeForDevon #BringDevonHome
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Awareness Walk for Devon Marsman (Oct. 7, 2023) — missing since Feb. 2022

On October 7th, Devon’s 18th birthday, his family will be hosting a march at the basketball courts on the corner of Romans and Federal Avenue. PLEASE join them from 12 noon to 2pm to celebrate Devon and continue the fight for justice and to find him. THEY NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Let’s make some noise for Devon on his birthday and show Halifax how much we care about this young man and his family.

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African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA), ANSMA Awards 2023, October 5th, 2023
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2023 ANSMA Awards (Oct. 5, 6pm)

The African Nova Scotian Music Association is excited to the bring back the Annual ANSMA Awards on Thursday, October 5th at the Light House Art Centre presented by TD. This will be a night of celebration, music, networking and good vibes. We will be presenting awards to artists, musicians and industry professionals that have made a significant impact in the Nova Scotian music industry and beyond, in addition to highlighting music trailblazers from the province.

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Kerian Burnett
Kerian Burnett
Events Health 

Healthcare for all: Kerian Burnett’s story [July 16, 1pm – Antigonish, 283 Main St.]

Kerian Burnett is a mother of six and grandmother of two. Last year, she left her home in Jamaica to come work on a strawberry farm in Nova Scotia. While working here, she received the devastating news of a cancer diagnosis. While migrant workers like Kerian support Nova Scotian farms and our economy, they are unfairly excluded from provincial healthcare coverage (MSI). Without access to MSI, Kerian is now expected to pay for expensive healthcare costs out-of-pocket

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TOAST: Celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop
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Celebrating 50 years of East Coast Hip Hop [Aug 5, 1PM, Hfx.]

Join us on August 5th at 1 pm to celebrate Nova Scotia’s Hip Hop history with a tribute show with performers paying homage to & recognizing the work of; MC J & COOL G, SHY LUV, GHETTOCHILD, HELLAFACTZ & UNIACKE POSSE. 

We will also be recognizing a few community artists that have impacted Hip Hop culture as a whole in the region and beyond. You don’t want to miss this once in a lifetime event!

Tickets will be on sale UNTIL August 3rd.
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Tickets includes admission, a drink & appetizers!!!

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Health Association of African Canadians (HAAC) logo and "Black Mental Health Matters"
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Supporting Black Canadian Mental Health [July 11, 2023, 5:30pm, Black Cultural Centre]

Join HAAC for a community conversation about supporting Black mental health. The session will be hosted by HAAC and Stepped Care Solutions to gather input from community members and organizations that serve the needs of Black Canadians. The aim is to better understand how Wellness Together Canada (WTC) can improve access to virtual resources, supports, and services and integrate Afrocentric approaches to mental health on WTC.

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