**** HRM Media Release
Municipality observes Emancipation Day
The Halifax Regional Municipality is encouraging residents to observe Emancipation Day on Thursday, Aug. 1.
Recognizing Emancipation Day provides an opportunity to maintain ongoing meaningful dialogue around race relations and an inclusive society, and to celebrate the diverse heritage, culture and contributions of people of African descent across the region.
In recognition and celebration of Emancipation Day, the following events are open to residents:
- Provincial proclamation, municipal flag raising and unveiling of the Jamaican Maroons Commemorative National Historic Site
Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Fort George (Citadel Hill) - Exhibition Opening – A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada
Aug. 1, 1:30 p.m. | Pier 21
The municipality is committed to addressing the anti-Black racism that still exists within our organization and the communities we serve. To support these efforts, Regional Council endorsed the framework for developing a municipal Anti-Black Racism Strategy and Action Plan.
For more information, and to learn more about the experiences of African Nova Scotians, visit: halifax.ca/emancipationday
