Celebrate African Heritage with Halifax Public Libraries
Learn. Share. Explore. Experience.
2022 marks the 38th year of official African Heritage Month celebrations in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Library, in partnership with the Black History Month Association and community partners, is proud to help share and highlight community voices, talents, and history. This year, we will begin with a variety of virtual, live streamed, and online experiences, and we hope to expand to in-person events once it is safe to do so.
The TD Ready Commitment is the presenting sponsor of African Heritage Month 2022 at Halifax Public Libraries. Their support makes it possible for us to host and share high quality African Heritage programs and content throughout the month of February and year-round.
We hope you enjoy exploring this site and fill up your calendar with events, reading, and viewing, and check back often. This celebration of African Nova Scotian and Black history, heritage, and culture will span throughout 2022 and new content will be added frequently.
Upcoming Events
Conversations of Empowerment: How to Be an Ally, Featuring Erika Koss
TD presents African Heritage Month
If you have ever wanted to be an ally to someone from a marginalized community you are not a part of and are unsure of how you can help, this is the conversation for you. Jesse Nervais, founder of Dreadlocks and Kindness, is joined by Erika Koss, founder of A World In Your Cup, for a conversation on allyship.
Rooted in the belief that it is the everyday kindness of ordinary people that lead to long term positive changes in our communities, this talk focuses on the tangible elements of inclusion and social justice that empower the countering of discrimination in the world around us.
This event is part four in a four part series.
In partnership with Metroworks, Stone Hearth Bakery, A World in Your Cup, and Dreadlocks & Kindness
Ready to Stitch with Funmi
TD presents African Heritage Month
On Thursdays before Teen Night this month, join Funmi, the Creative Director of MichNat Fashion House, for a 4-week hand-sewing program.
MichNat Fashion House's brand is trendy, versatile, and vibrant, with a touch of Africa.
In this workshop: Funmi and her team will demonstrate how to make hair scrunchies and other small fashion designs! Training will be practical and will also include an introduction to the history of African prints. We will provide all the supplies you need. No experience is necessary. Space is limited.
In partnership with MichNat Fashion House's Funmi
To register, email, phone or text Anneka at (902) 476-9012 or janesa@halifax.ca