Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia

06/17/2026

We have an exciting announcement - introducing our new ice cream hut, CULTURE CONES, coming this summer to the Black Cultural Centre! Stay tuned for opening dates and more info, and shoot us a direct message or get in touch via our website if you or someone you know might be interested in a super sweet summer position 🍦☀️

06/16/2026

Are you following our YouTube Channel yet?! ICYMI, check out a recap of the NSCC Early Childhood Education Afrocentric Program's Family Reunion: a Legacy in Action event, filmed and edited by our very own multimedia wiz, Ra'keem!

On April 9th Members of the BCC team attended an event put on by th...

06/12/2026

We hope you can join us for the annual No. 2 Construction Battalion Recognition Ceremony and Honour Parade on Saturday, July 4th in Pictou, NS. The parade will begin at 10:00am on the Pictou waterfront, with the ceremony to follow at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.

We are assessing demand for shuttle busses to and from the event - if you are interested in this service, please click the following link and fill out the form by Monday, June 15th: https://forms.office.com/r/RUtJ871GLy Please note that this form is to gauge interest in the shuttle busses only - respondents will be contacted with more info if we are able to offer the bus service.

06/10/2026

The Black Cultural Centre wants to extend a shoutout and heartfelt congratulations to our current Artist in Residence, Aquakultre on his incredible (sold out!) special presentation of his newest release, 1783! If you missed the show, you can view the accompanying art installation here at the Centre. Congrats, Lance and team! 🥳

06/08/2026

Surprise - we're still hiring! We're looking for students returning to their studies in the fall to join our team this summer. Applications are due June 13th at 5pm. For more information: https://bccns.com/2026-summer-employment-opportunities/ . Please share!

06/01/2026

From the Charles Taylor Theatre & Media Arts Association, Halifax Theatre for Young People, and the Canadian Race Relations Foundation:

We are currently looking for youth from the Preston Township ages 12-18 to participate in our 8 week theatre program.
Join us as we explore storytelling, performance, collaboration and confidence building through drama activities and theatre work.

🎞️We start this Saturday June 6th! PLEASE SHARE!🎞️

Sessions will be every Saturday following for 8 weeks.

Time: 10AM-12PM
Where: Black Cultural Centre, 10 Cherry Brook RD, Dartmouth, NS
Facilitators: Guyleigh Johnson & Natasha Thomas

This program is hosted in collaboration with The Charles Taylor Theatre & Media Arts Association, Halifax Theatre for Young People and the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.

To register send an email to: [email protected]

06/01/2026

REMINDER: Join us, Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute , The PREP Academy , and the University of King's College, Halifax tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2nd for an event commemorating the partnerships, milestones, and ongoing commitments made by and with UKing's to address anti-Black racism and to support Black students through their academic journey (and beyond).

Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:30pm
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
10 Cherry Brook Rd, Cherry Brook, NS

All are welcome - we hope to see you there!

05/28/2026

Join us, the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, and the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre this upcoming Saturday, May 30th at 1:00pm at the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre - 119 Old Birchtown Rd, Shelburne, Nova Scotia for the launch of the African Nova Scotian Seafaring Project. This is a travelling exhibit, so if you can’t make it to this launch, keep an eye out for the next stops!

05/25/2026

Save the date! The annual No. 2 Construction Battalion Recognition Ceremony and Honour Parade is happening Saturday, July 4th in Pictou, NS. The parade will begin at 10:00am on the Pictou waterfront, with the ceremony to follow at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.

We are assessing demand for shuttle busses to and from the event - if you are interested in this service, please click the following link and fill out the form: https://forms.office.com/r/RUtJ871GLy Please note that this form is to gauge interest in the shuttle busses only - respondents will be contacted with more info if we are able to offer the bus service.

05/21/2026

Join us, Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute , The PREP Academy and the University of King's College, Halifax on Tuesday, June 2nd for an event commemorating the partnerships, milestones, and ongoing commitments made by and with UKing's to address anti-Black racism and to support Black students through their academic journey (and beyond).

Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:30pm
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
10 Cherry Brook Rd, Cherry Brook, NS

All are welcome!