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Message de l'Honorable Colton LeBlanc, ministre des Affaires acadiennes et Francophonie. rvf.ca #RVFfranco Rendez-vous de la Francophonie Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse vimeo.com/803462400/ac3e…

On March 7th, join the CLSA for a webinar regarding the experience of stress among older adults during the pandemic Register here: buff.ly/3ku0WQB #olderadults #covid19 #pandemiceffects #stress #canadianresearch

Registration is open for our Thrive winter sessions. Visit drive.google.com/file/d/1iIIZIL… to learn more and register.

🌟 RT this! One more sleep before our #webinar – Ending Ageism in Healthcare: Be the Change 📅 Block your calendar this Friday, March 3 at 12pm ET. Register Now bit.ly/3joPgOl Don’t miss out! #AgeWithRights #WebinarWednesday

#BlackHistoryMonth in Canada, a month that honours the legacy of achievements, history and culture of Black Canadians. #Elderabuse can be experienced by anyone, anywhere, yet the prevalence disproportionately affects older Black Canadians.▶️Read more here

YWCA Halifax is proud to partner with Scotiabank to provide career pathways for people who have experienced sexual exploitation and trafficking. What we heard from Scotiabank: we want to find ways forward together. What the YWCA is doing: creating career pathways.

Today we would like to recognize the achievements and contributions of the honorable Doreen Paris. Thank you Doreen for everything you have done for our community!

February is African Heritage / Black History Month. Today we would like to share with you a video conversation with retired Senator Donald H. Oliver, produced by @BCC_NS and @dbdli View online: zurl.co/bpJz #AHM2023 #BHM2023

Attention @stfxuniversity Student Entrepreneurs: The 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 showcases post-secondary student pitchers throughout the month of March. $19,000 in prizes to be won! To learn more, please visit: smuec.ca/marchmadness

Today we are highlighting Aretha Borden Davis. Aretha was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Thank you for inspiring others and giving so generously.

@NSIS_Sci_NS Upcoming! Monday Feb 6, at 7:30 pm (Atlantic). Student Symposium: Climate Science in #NovaScotia Discover the latest research findings of student scientists working at NS research institutions, who are studying topics related to #ClimateChange nsis1862.ca/public-lecture…

FREE WEBINAR! In this session, join Perennia Vegetable Specialist Tim Morcom and special guests to discuss how producers have improved their on-farm efficiency and profitability with a focus on ‘systems’ thinking. Register now: ow.ly/LzC150Mk2xH x

FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY for firefighters. #CMHAResilientMinds is made by firefighters, for firefighters. And it's available at the Kingston Fire Department on February 25 and 26. Register Today!

Today we are highlighting Bernice Redmond. Bernice was born in Toronto ,Ontario. Thank you Bernice for helping open the door and being the first!

The text on this Black Cultural Centre interpretive panel reads “The historical Black communities of Nova Scotia are unique and vibrant. This map shows the migration routes and the original Black communities of Nova Scotia.” #AHM2023 #BHM2023 #africanheritagemonth

Considering a career in health care or supporting services? #DartmouthGeneralHospital & @YMCAHD are hosting an #AfricanNovaScotia-centred hiring event Feb 23, 10am-3pm #BlackCulturalCentre + Zoom job fair March 7. Learn more: buff.ly/3XyE4ha #NSWorks #hiring #healthcare

In honor of African heritage month, we will be highlighting the achievements of African Canadian women. The first woman we are choosing to highlight is Addie Aylestock. Thank you Addie Aylestock for paving the way and thank you for being brave enough to be the first!

We are ramping up our supports for people experiencing homelessness, including extending hours and adding capacity at shelters, and opening an additional warming centre that will be open 24/7 this Friday afternoon to Sunday morning. This thread will share what's available. 1/

Celebrate African Heritage Month at the Trenton Library with our February Treasure Hunt - all month long, anytime during opening hours.