February is African Heritage Month - a time to celebrate and recognize the history and culture of people of African descent. This year's theme is "Our Smiles, Our Joy, Our Resilience as African Nova Scotians".
We encourage you to learn more about the history of African Nova Scotians in Truro and Colchester by reading Ashley Sutherland's book “From Whence We Come and Where We Go: African Nova Scotian History in Truro and Colchester,” found on the Colchester Historeum & Museum's website.
The Colchester East-Hants Public Library has also created a booklist of adult and young adult fiction and non-fiction materials by and about African Nova Scotians. This list has a special emphasis on the African Heritage Month 2024 theme.
More information, events, and resources on African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia.
