Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia

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!

05/21/2026

Please be advised that we will be closed to the public next week from Monday, May 25th to Friday, May 29th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

05/13/2026

Pssst... we're hiring! The Black Cultural Centre is pleased to be able to offer multiple summer employment positions this year. The application deadline is May 29, 2026 (5pm Atlantic Time). Students who are currently enrolled in an educational institution and plan to return to studies in the fall and are between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment are eligible to apply. See our website for more info: https://bccns.com/2026-summer-employment-opportunities/

05/11/2026

Join us, the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic , and the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 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. All are welcome!

05/10/2026

To the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, mother figures, and nurturers past and present: thank you.

05/07/2026

Join us and the Association of Nova Scotia Museums on Zoom to discuss how to work against Anti-Black racism and systemic barriers, recognize Black history, and understand diverse Black identities this upcoming Tuesday, May 12th at 10am. Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f3j4nwLLSHCxmGDzmm33HA #/registration

04/23/2026

Reminder...Looking forward to seeing everyone!

You're invited!

Join us on April 24th at 7pm at The Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia to celebrate the official launch of the Dr. Ligoure Project!

This project showcases the life and legacy of Dr. Clement Courtenay Ligoure, Halifax's first Black physician through a podcast series, free learning resources on NovaMuse.ca, an upcoming digital Cultural Competency Symposium, and a series of portable pop-up banners.

The learning resources are already available online in both English and French, but we'll be unveiling our banners and podcast episodes for the first time on April 24 so you don't want to miss this event!

This event is free and open to the public.

04/20/2026

Save the date! The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic , the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre , and the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia are excited to announce the official launch date and location for the African Nova Scotian Seafaring Project: Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre - 119 Old Birchtown Rd, Shelburne, Nova Scotia. Stay tuned for more details - and in the meantime, mark your calendars!

04/09/2026

The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre and the Black Cultural Centre are excited to announce the upcoming public launch of the African Nova Scotian Seafaring Project! For over 400 years, people of African descent have lived in Nova Scotia and have been involved in the marine industry in countless ways. Despite this ongoing presence, the experiences and contributions of African Nova Scotian seafarers and their communities have remained absent from most historical accounts of the industry and marine culture. The African Nova Scotian Seafaring project is a collaborative relationship between our three museums formed to elevate the stories of African Nova Scotians and their longstanding connections to the sea. This spring, we are launching a travelling exhibition and series of events to shed light on this important history. Stay tuned for more information, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have a story to share.