February is African Heritage Month! This year's theme, Seas of Struggle – African Peoples from Shore to Shore, recognizes the resiliency, strength, and determination of people of African descent from the shores of Africa to the shores of Nova Scotia – with the Atlantic Ocean being the everlasting connection. Learn more here.

Looking for ways to recognize and celebrate African Heritage Month?

     • Attend events happening throughout the month at your local Halifax Public Library.
     • While you’re at the library, borrow books that will inspire the whole family to learn more about African heritage.
     • Visit local heritage sites, such as the Black Cultural Centre, the Africville Museum, and the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre.