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Support for Black Cultural Centre Strategic Plan
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The Province is providing $225,000 to the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia to advance the centre’s vision to protect, preserve and promote African Nova Scotian culture and history.
The funding will support the centre, located in Cherry Brook, in implementing its 2022-25 strategic plan, including increasing the number of volunteers and enhancing collections and archives.
“For decades, the Black Cultural Centre has been a focal point of celebration, education and inspiration – welcoming national and international visitors, hosting community events and preserving African Nova Scotian culture and history,” said Steve Craig, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, on behalf of Pat Dunn, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs. “As we work to grow tourism and increase Nova Scotia’s population in the coming years, this investment will help the Black Cultural Centre grow as a community hub and a key destination.”
The investment is in addition to the operating funding – $260,000 – provided to the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Quotes:
“Today’s support from the Government of Nova Scotia will enhance strategic initiatives to ensure the centre continues to protect, preserve and promote the important history and culture of Blacks in Nova Scotia. As the centre approaches 40 years of operation in 2023, the ongoing support and commitment from our government partners will prepare the organization for a vibrant future.”
– Russell Grosse, Executive Director, Black Cultural Centre
“Our collaborative partnership with the Black Cultural Centre is such an important part of our work with government and communities, and we are committed to helping the centre remain sustainable and successful for years to come.”
– Dwayne Provo, Associate Deputy Minister, African Nova Scotian Affairs
Quick Facts:
— the Black Cultural Society of Nova Scotia was founded in 1977 and the Black Cultural Centre opened in 1983
— enhancing understanding of African Nova Scotian history is a goal of Count Us In: Nova Scotia’s Action Plan in response to the International Decade for People of African Descent
Additional Resources:
Black Cultural Centre: https://bccns.com/
Count Us In action plan: https://novascotia.ca/international-decade-for-people-of-african-descent/Action-Plan-international-decade-for-people-of-african-descent.pdf
