On June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. Take this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm your commitment to equity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
Events
On this page, you will find upcoming and past Commision and community events. We encourage all Nova Scotians to participate and celebrate our diverse communities. If you have an event we should include here please contact us.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
June 27th, 2022 - June 27th, 2022 - Canadian Multiculturalism Day
June 24th, 2022 - June 25th, 2022 - Halifax Hockey Summit
Join Portia Clark (CBC Information Morning) in conversation with Anson Carter, Jill Saulnier, Georges Laraque, Mikyla Grant-Mentis, Dre Barone and other hockey personalities as we inspire positive change through difficult conversations.
Speaking openly about racism, discrimination, equity, diversity, and inclusion without fear of saying the wrong thing is difficult for most people. The Halifax Hockey Summit is designed to encourage safe and brave conversations between and among attendees who want to learn more and do better at creating safe and inclusive spaces. This Summit is a space where we create positive change through difficult conversations. Although hockey is the motivation for the Summit, the topics to be discussed are applicable to all sports and will benefit all organizations whether it is sport or otherwise. We invite you to join in the conversation!
June 21st, 2022 - June 21st, 2022 - National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. It’s a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Learning about Indigenous Peoples, places and experiences is a step forward each Canadian can take on the path to reconciliation.
March 22nd, 2022 - March 22nd, 2022 - Through Our Eyes: Reimagining Human Rights in the Fight Against Anti-Black Racism
When: Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 6:30-8:30 AT
Where: Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Public Library CEetral Branch, 5440 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax
This panel discussion will focus on the theme: “Through our Eyes: Reimagining Human Rights in the Fight Against Anti-Black Racism”. The discussion will centre the realities of anti-Black racism around its historical and contemporary impacts on the human rights of African Nova Scotians and persons of African descent in our region. The conversation will come from a place of empowerment by echoing the voices of the community and amplifying its individual and collective efforts in the quest for meaningful solutions.
Co-hosted by Ayo Aladejebi and Tamar Brown, the discussion will be moderated by Rosella Fraser, Facility Manager, North Preston Recreation Centre.
Panellists include:
- Rev (Dr.) Lennett Anderson, Pastor, EBC The Meeting Place & Lecturer at Acadia Divinity College
- Carolann Wright, Director, Capacity Building & Strategic Initiatives African Nova Scotians, Halifax Partnership
- Gyasi Symonds, Human Rights Activist
- Kymberly Franklin, Senior Solicitor, Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
The event will also be live-streamed on the Halifax Public Library's Youtube and Facebook pages @hfxpublib.
In collaboration with Halifax Public Libraries and HRM African Nova Scotian Affairs Integration Office
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