{"id":797,"date":"2026-01-25T08:30:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T12:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/?p=797"},"modified":"2026-03-06T11:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:58:13","slug":"ways-to-celebrate-african-heritage-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/ways-to-celebrate-african-heritage-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Celebrate African Heritage Month With Your Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 theme for <a href=\"https:\/\/news.novascotia.ca\/en\/2026\/01\/27\/launch-african-heritage-month-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">African Heritage Month<\/a>, &#8220;<strong>Strength in Unity \u2013 Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power and Progress,<\/strong>\u201d speaks to the collective power that emerges when African Nova Scotians and people of African descent come together with shared vision and intention.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ideas on how to celebrate this important month in Halifax with your family: (Click on each heading for more information)<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifax.ca\/about-halifax\/diversity-inclusion\/african-nova-scotian-affairs\/african-heritage-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attend the Flag Raising<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The African Heritage Month flag-raising will take place on January 29th at Grand Parade Square, then move indoors to Halifax Hall for a proclamation reading by Mayor Filmore and light refreshments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 29, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00\u00a0 &#8211; 11:30 AM<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> Grand Parade Square and Halifax Hall<br \/>\n<strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifax.ca\/about-halifax\/diversity-inclusion\/african-nova-scotian-affairs\/african-heritage-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.halifax.ca\/about-halifax\/diversity-inclusion\/african-nova-scotian-affairs\/african-heritage-month<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifax.ca\/about-halifax\/diversity-inclusion\/african-nova-scotian-affairs\/african-heritage-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See City Hall Lit in Pan-African Colours<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>City Hall will be illuminated in black, green, red, and yellow in honour of African Heritage Month.<br \/>\n<strong>Dates:<\/strong> Throughout February, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> City Hall<br \/>\n<strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifax.ca\/about-halifax\/diversity-inclusion\/african-nova-scotian-affairs\/african-heritage-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.halifax.ca\/about-halifax\/diversity-inclusion\/african-nova-scotian-affairs\/african-heritage-month<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/africville-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Africville Museum<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Museum, which is in a replica of the Seaview Baptist Church, shares stories of the community of Africville, the spirit of which lives on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Monday to Friday<b>:<\/b> 10:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> 5795 Africville Road, Halifax NS<br \/>\n<strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/africvillemuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.africvillemuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/black-cultural-centre-for-nova-scotia\/\">Visit the Black Cultural Centre<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.bccnsweb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia<\/a> in Cherry Brook, Dartmouth, \u00a0was created to protect, preserve and promote the history and culture of African Nova Scotians. Explore the rich history of African Nova Scotians at the museum, library and archives, with your family or group. Virtual tours are also available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> \u00a010 Cherry Brook Road, Cherry Brook, NS<br \/>\n<strong>Facebook Page: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Black-Cultural-Centre-for-Nova-Scotia-188265867860941\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/bccns.com\/?fbclid=IwAR3XiwNRT2_jGInn7_IAMX1TuvaA-uoRGploZ-LWeZEQhzI3VqPAxehscBU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bccnsweb.com<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/halifax-libraries-celebrate-african-heritage-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attend an Event at Halifax Public Libraries<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Halifax Public Libraries have loads of events scheduled to help you celebrate African Heritage Month. Visit their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/halifax.bibliocommons.com\/v2\/events?programs=5a04dbb744fbe2b302332d99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>\u00a0to see a full list of events, locations and schedules.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates: <\/strong>Opening Night Celebrations &#8211; January 28, 2026 | Other events throughout February<strong><br \/>\nVenue:<\/strong>\u00a0Various Halifax Libraries<br \/>\n<strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/halifax.bibliocommons.com\/v2\/events?programs=5a04dbb744fbe2b302332d99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.halifax.bibliocommons.com\/v2\/events<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/halifax-black-film-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take in a Film at the Halifax Black Film Festival<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The 10th Annual Halifax Black Film Festival will be held in person (opening movie only) and online.\u00a0 See a full film and location schedule online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> February 20-24, 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0 Cineplex Park Lane &amp; Online<br \/>\n<strong>Facebook:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HalifaxBlackFilmFestival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/HalifaxBlackFilmFestival\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 theme for African Heritage Month, &#8220;Strength in Unity \u2013 Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power and Progress,\u201d speaks to the collective power that emerges when African Nova Scotians and people of African descent come together with shared vision and intention. 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