This year’s African Heritage Month theme is ‘Legacy In Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance.’ It highlights the living legacy of black Nova Scotians, honouring the impact and perseverance of a long-standing community. 

More information about the theme and the history of African Heritage Month is available here: https://ansa.novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month

All CBVRCE schools will continue to engage students throughout the month to celebrate and learn more about our region’s African Heritage. Nova Scotia is home to 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities, and African Heritage Month is a time to honour and celebrate the culture, achievements and contributions of all Black Nova Scotians.

Once again this year, a highlight of African Heritage Month in CBVRCE will be the Annual Black Reflections Art Gallery. The gallery, which features art created by students of all ages, will be held on February 19 and 20 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Menelik Hall in Whitney Pier. (Please note the opening ceremony for the gallery is scheduled for February 19 at 6 p.m.)