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SUMMARY:Rally to Support Wynn Park Workers
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1841592222675857/ \n\n\n\nDefend Wynn Park Villa Worker Fired for Saying the Word ‘Union’Join CUPE NS and defenders of workers’ freedom of speech and right to organize!Please join us for an “in-car driving rally on the public road outside Wynn Park Villa on Windsor Way in Truro. Show your support for Tevin Crawford and Wynn Park Workers. Help to return Tevin to the job he loves!Watch the rally online\, to be live streamed at https://upload.facebook.com/CUPENovaScotia/timeline. \n\n\n\nThis event will follow all Nova Scotia COVID safety guidelines.Please read the following carefully:- We are asking that no one in a restricted area of the province attend this rally– Please review Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 related guidelines– No honking\, follow all road traffic laws– Please remain in your car and wear a mask if you exit your vehicle– Make a circular loop of Windsor Way\, right onto Winchester Place\, left onto Wellington Ct.\, left onto Lower Truro Road\, and again left onto Windsor Way– Make room and yield for all emergency vehicles– Follow instructions of rally stewards directing traffic and ensuring safety \n\n\n\nCome out and support Wynn Park Villa Workers’ Right to make a free choice about whether they want to join a union!
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/rally-to-support-wynn-park-workers/
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SUMMARY:Black Lives Matter and Environmental Racism: A Social Work Ethics Perspective
DESCRIPTION:A thought-provoking webinar with Senator Wanda Thomas-Bernard\, RSW\, PhD. The Pictou County Social Workers Group and the NSCSW invite our communities to join us for a free event to celebrate both Black Heritage Month in February and Social Work Month in March. \n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/141338345797
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/black-lives-matter-and-environmental-racism-a-social-work-ethics-perspective/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210304T130000
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SUMMARY:Coastal Adaptation in Nova Scotia: Overblown or Under Water?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the MacEachen Institute and the Marine Environmental Observation\, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith over 13\,000 km of coastline and more than 70% of the population living within 20 km of the coast\, Nova Scotia’s population\, infrastructure\, cultural heritage\, and economy are highly vulnerable to sea-level rise\, flooding\, hurricanes\, and storm surges. This extreme weather is becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.How should the province adapt to this new reality and how should communities increase their resiliency to withstand these disasters? What are some ecological\, financial\, governance\, and disaster resilience perspectives? \n\n\n\nTo register\, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_KinqH4CmSneqGHHouhVh2w \n\n\n\nFor more information on the event\, please visit: https://www.dal.ca/…/events/Climate-Adaptation-Panel.html
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/coastal-adaptation-in-nova-scotia-overblown-or-under-water/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210304T120000
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SUMMARY:22nd Annual J.B. McLachlan Memorial Lecture: A pier for the pierless
DESCRIPTION:To register: https://www.cbu.ca/newsroom/events/22nd-annual-j-b-mclachlan-memorial-lecture/ \n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, March 4\, 2021\, Cape Breton University will host the 22nd Annual J.B. MacLachlan Memorial Lecture titled “A Pier for the Pierless: Caribbean Immigration to Atlantic Canada\, 1900-1930” with Dr. Claudine Bonner. The virtual event will take place from 12:00pm – 1:00pm via Zoom.​​ \n\n\n\nDr. Claudine Bonner is a scholar of African Canadian history and education\, and a member of the Sociology Department and Women’s and Gender Studies program at Acadia University. She is also a Fulbright Visiting Research Chair at Vanderbilt University in Nashville\, Tennessee. Her talk will examine Canadian immigration policy between 1900 and 1930 and will explore the ways in which Maritime ports served as barriers to the entry of mostly Caribbean people into Canada.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/22nd-annual-j-b-mclachlan-memorial-lecture-a-pier-for-the-pierless/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210304T103000
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SUMMARY:Black Lives Matter! Racial Justice Activists on Women\, Gender & Feminism
DESCRIPTION:Register on Eventbrite\n\n\nSave The Date! \n\n\n\nYou are invited to a discussion on Black Lives Matter! Racial Justice Activists on Women\, Gender & Feminism. \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 4th\, 2020 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. AST \n\n\n\nVirtual Panel presented by the Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University. \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nEl Jones \n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Speakers: \n\n\n\nAngela Bowden \n\n\n\nDamini Awoyiga \n\n\n\nLynn Jones \n\n\n\nOmiSoore Dryden \n\n\n\n*Link for the event will be sent the morning of*
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/black-lives-matter-racial-justice-activists-on-women-gender-feminism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210303T170000
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SUMMARY:The Profits of Slavery and the Wealth of Universities: A Transatlantic Conversation
DESCRIPTION:More info\, and to register: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/edacs/departments/english/events/2021/profits-of-slavery.aspx \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Afua Cooper for a presentation on the Lord Dalhousie Scholarly Panel on Slavery and Race\, followed by conversation with Danni Ebanks-Ingram and Dr. Asha Rogers. Dr. Michell Chresfield will chair. \n\n\n\nThe Report on Lord Dalhousie’s History on Slavery and Race\, headed by historian and artist Dr. Afua Cooper\, was submitted in 2019 at Dalhousie University in Halifax\, Canada. The panel looked into Lord Dalhousie’s views on race and put forward recommendations for how campus might be accountable for past and present connections to anti-Black racism. The University of Birmingham’s Centre for the Study of North America is delighted that Dr. Afua Cooper has accepted our invitation to tell us about the work of the panel she chaired\, and engage in dialogue about that panel’s report and its resonance for universities and wider communities on both sides of the Atlantic. Chaired by Dr. Michell Chresfield\, this event will begin with a presentation by Dr. Cooper on the Report\, followed by dialogue between Dr. Cooper\, Dr. Asha Rogers\, and Danni Ebanks-Ingram. The event will then open the conversation to the audience.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/the-profits-of-slavery-and-the-wealth-of-universities-a-transatlantic-conversation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210302T190000
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SUMMARY:Nature Talks: A Natural History of the Mainland Moose
DESCRIPTION:Tune into our next Nature Talk\, when we’ll be joined by our President and retired biologist Bob Bancroft for an overview of the mainland moose: past\, present\, and… future?\n\nyoutube.com\n\n 
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/nature-talks-a-natural-history-of-the-mainland-moose/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210302T193000
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SUMMARY:Grappling with the Colonial Archive: An Introduction to Canadian Slavery
DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, March 2 at 6 p.m. on Facebook Live for a lecture that introduces the topic of Canadian slavery with Dr. Charmaine Nelson\, the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Transatlantic Black Diasporic art and Community Engagement. Dr. Nelson has founded the Institute for the Study of Canadian Slavery here at NSCAD and this lecture will highlight the importance of the work she has been doing and will continue to do with us. For more information\, visit this link: https://nscad.ca/grappling-with-the-colonial-archive/ 
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/grappling-with-the-colonial-archive-an-introduction-to-canadian-slavery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221348
CREATED:20210224T143921Z
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SUMMARY:Community Services Standing Committee: Overrepresentation of Black and Indigenous People In the Justice System
DESCRIPTION:Standing CommitteesCommunity ServicesMeeting summary:  \n\n\n\nVia Video Conference Witness/Agenda:Overrepresentation of Black and Indigenous People In the Justice System Department of Justice Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova ScotiaEmma Halpern – Executive Director African Nova Scotian Decade for People of African Descent CoalitionVanessa Fells – CoordinatorMeeting topics: Topic: Department of Justice on Overrepresentation of Black and Indigenous People In the Justice System
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/community-services-standing-committee-overrepresentation-of-black-and-indigenous-people-in-the-justice-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210301T150000
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SUMMARY:Disability Day of Mourning 2021 - Virtual Vigil - March 1\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:On March 1st\, 2021\, Autistics United Canada will be holding a virtual vigil for the ninth annual Disability Day of Mourning. \n\n\n\nThe International Disability Day of Mourning commemorates people with disabilities murdered by family members and caregivers. We honour and celebrates the lives of our disabled ancestors who met unjust deaths at the hands of their caretakers. \n\n\n\nThe vigil will include several speeches from the disabled community\, a reading of victims’ names\, and a moment of silence. \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nDate: Monday\, March 1\, 2021 \n\n\n\nTime: 11 am Pacific Time / 12 pm Mountain Time / 1 pm Central Time / 2 pm Eastern Time / 3 pm Atlantic Time \n\n\n\nThe event will be held via videoconferencing with Zoom. You will receive an invitation link by email within 24 hours of the event. \n\n\n\nWe are looking into livestreaming options in case we receive more registrations than we can accommodate on Zoom. \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n1. We have confirmed CART (live captioning) for the event. \n\n\n\n2. We have two ASL interpreters confirmed for the event. \n\n\n\n3. We are looking into live stream options for the event. \n\n\n\n4. We are working on getting emotional support volunteers that can provide one-on-one support in the Zoom breakout rooms. \n\n\n\nPlease let us know your accessibility requests by February 24\, 2021\, so we can best accommodate you. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or accessibility requests\, feel free to let us know in this form\, email us at info@autisticsunitedca.org or message us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AutisticsUnitedCA/! \n\n\n\n***Please RSVP by February 24\, 2021 thank you!*** \n\n\n\n—– \n\n\n\nTo learn more about Disability Day of Mourning: disability-memorial.org \n\n\n\n(Note: This website discusses graphic murders of disabled people) \n\n\n\nTo donate to support hosting this vigil and other activities by and for autistic people: autisticsunitedca.org/donate.html \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nVisit our Facebook event page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/235701151423535 \n\n\n\n*Required
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/disability-day-of-mourning-2021-virtual-vigil-march-1-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210228T150000
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SUMMARY:An Exploration of Being Genderfluid with Garry Dart
DESCRIPTION:Talk on the experience of being a genderfluid individual from keynote speaker Garry Dart. \n\n\n\nCome join the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project Saturday 28th for this virtual event to learn from speaker Garry Dart (he/she/they). In this talk they will discuss their experience as a genderfluid individual\, as well as teach important concepts in understanding gender identity and expression. This is going to be an informative and fun hour and we hope you will join us. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/an-exploration-of-being-genderfluid-with-garry-dart/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210227T210000
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SUMMARY:Taking BLK History - Vendors Market
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/701607683868527/ \n\n\n\nFounded by two local African Nova Scotian women\, Taking BLK is a grassroots vendors market born in the North End of Halifax featuring 30+ Black/African Nova Scotian upcoming\, new and emerging businesses.The variety of business and goods extend from art\, clothing\, jewellery\, skin care\, food\, baked goods and more. \n\n\n\nTaking BLK thrives on promoting\, supporting\, and giving opportunity to the Black/African Nova Scotian businesses in our communities while ensuring we all have equal access to exposure and opportunity.___ \n\n\n\nThe Halifax Brewery Market is located on unceded Mi’kmaq territory. This territory is covered by the Peace and Friendship Treaties which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik people first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. \n\n\n\n*Accessibility Notes* \n\n\n\nEnjoy FREE Parking for this event on Feb. 27th until 10pm in the Salter Lot at 1521 Lower Water Street\, courtesy of Develop Nova Scotia. \n\n\n\nThere is a wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral bathroom in the Lower Courtyard \n\n\n\nPlease let us know your accessibility needs and we will do our best to accommodate!
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/taking-blk-history-vendors-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210226T193000
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SUMMARY:Book launch: Academic Well-Being of Racialized Students
DESCRIPTION:On February 26th\, join Editor of Academic Well-Being of Racialized Students\, Dr. Benita Bunjun\, along with contributors from the book for a pre-book launch celebration.  \n\n\n\nRegister via Eventbrite.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/book-launch-academic-well-being-of-racialized-students/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210225T190000
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SUMMARY:Mi’kmaw-Led Conservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/134993065150529/ \n\n\n\nThe Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq\, Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resource\, and Eskasoni Fish and Wildlife Commission are excited to be co-hosting a Mi’kmaw-led conservation webinar series\, and you are invited! \n\n\n\nEach webinar session will discuss a different Mi’kmaw-led conservation project or area of interest and will feature speakers from different organizations and backgrounds.Unable to attend? That’s okay – the sessions will be recorded and posted online for you to watch at a later date. We hope to see you there! 
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/mikmaw-led-conservation-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210225T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210225T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T133920Z
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SUMMARY:A love letter to Africville
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday at 5pm AST\, join Amanda Carvery-Taylor\, author of A Love Letter to Africville in conversation with Dr. Claudine Bonner. This event is hosted by Acadia University.  \n\n\n\nAttend this event via zoom\, details below.Zoom ID: 917 3131 4124Password: rYDFSo
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/a-love-letter-to-africville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210224T203000
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SUMMARY:DR. AGNES CALLISTE AFRICAN HERITAGE LECTURE
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rachel Zellars is a nationally recognized expert in implicit bias who researches the relationship between bias and anti-blackness. Join the livestream Wednesday on @stfxuniversity‘s Facebook page. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/stfxuniversity/live
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/dr-agnes-calliste-african-heritage-lecture/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210224T203000
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SUMMARY:Shaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie feat. The BlackNorth Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/419174006011872/ \n\n\n\nAs we commemorate African Heritage Month\, join us as Wes Hall and Dahabo Ahmed Omer of The BlackNorth Initiative discuss the historical context and cultural impact of systemic anti-Black racism in Canada\, consider the influence of the Black Lives Matter movement\, and share data showcasing evidence of anti-Black racism. Leave this virtual event with knowledge and actions you can take to become an active ally\, create real change in your community\, and help end anti-Black systemic racism. \n\n\n\nAttendees are invited to participate in the discussion by posting questions and comments during the live event.Please register for free to receive event reminders and details on how to join the event. \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://alumni.dal.ca/…/event/2021-shaar-shalom-lecture/ \n\n\n\nThe Shaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie University is a significant annual lecture made possible through the generosity of the Shaar Shalom Synagogue of Halifax. The Shaar Shalom’s unique partnership with Dalhousie University seeks to explore the broad themes of tolerance\, multiculturalism\, diversity\, and difference in contemporary society\, and demonstrates our shared interest in bringing in-depth discussion of these themes to wider civil society. 
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/shaar-shalom-lecture-at-dalhousie-feat-the-blacknorth-initiative/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221348
CREATED:20210203T210355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T213014Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion on Teaching while Black
DESCRIPTION:Organized By: Dr Ifeyinwa Mbakogu Chair of the Diversity and Equity Committee (DEC) \n\n\n\nThe Diversity and Equity Committee (DEC) Conversation Series\, School of Social Work\, Commemorates African Heritage Month with the first in our two-part panel discussion and interactive comversations on ‘Teaching while Black.’The panel discussion hopes to explore\, teaching in the academy: its meaning\, challenges\, significant moments\, and effects as expressed by the professor of African Descent. The event is scheduled for 5:30pm on Wednesday\, February 24\, 2021. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nWith Closed Captioning
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/panel-discussion-on-teaching-while-black/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221348
CREATED:20210220T193006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T193007Z
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SUMMARY:Sandy Lake - Sackville River Regional Park: Will We Choose Nature?
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/158796476053268 \n\n\n\nGlobally\, biodiversity is in crisis in large part due to conversion of wild habitat. Locally\, we make choices about which natural areas stay\, and which ones get paved over. The proposed Sandy Lake – Sackville River Regional Park (in Halifax) is at this crossroad. This area has been proposed for protection for 50 years… and its fate may be sealed in 2021\, depending on the choices we make. In this talk\, Karen McKendry will share the story of Sandy Lake and Sackville River as a microcosm of the global forces that point us to the areas that must stay intact to survive\, yet pull us towards continuing our consumption of the landscape. \n\n\n\nKaren McKendry spent her childhood exploring the woods and waters of Ontario and Quebec. Her passion for the environment\, paired with a lot of hard work\, has earned her a BSc. in Ecology\, and Masters of Environmental Studies. Since moving to Nova Scotia in 2005\, Karen has worked as a conservation planner and biologist\, and environmental advocate. With Ecology Action Centre she tackles Wilderness-related issues\, which includes advocating for better protection of our biodiversity through the creation of parks and protected areas\, education\, and other means. She engages with HRM staff and council on proposed developments\, regional plans\, and parks. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Zoom or submit your questions in the chat on Facebook Live. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86324043543… \n\n\n\nThis virtual event is taking place in Mi’kma’ki\, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/sandy-lake-sackville-river-regional-park-will-we-choose-nature-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210223T190000
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SUMMARY:Sandy Lake - Sackville River Regional Park: Will We Choose Nature?
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/158796476053268 \n\n\n\nGlobally\, biodiversity is in crisis in large part due to conversion of wild habitat. Locally\, we make choices about which natural areas stay\, and which ones get paved over. The proposed Sandy Lake – Sackville River Regional Park (in Halifax) is at this crossroad. This area has been proposed for protection for 50 years… and its fate may be sealed in 2021\, depending on the choices we make. In this talk\, Karen McKendry will share the story of Sandy Lake and Sackville River as a microcosm of the global forces that point us to the areas that must stay intact to survive\, yet pull us towards continuing our consumption of the landscape. \n\n\n\nKaren McKendry spent her childhood exploring the woods and waters of Ontario and Quebec. Her passion for the environment\, paired with a lot of hard work\, has earned her a BSc. in Ecology\, and Masters of Environmental Studies. Since moving to Nova Scotia in 2005\, Karen has worked as a conservation planner and biologist\, and environmental advocate. With Ecology Action Centre she tackles Wilderness-related issues\, which includes advocating for better protection of our biodiversity through the creation of parks and protected areas\, education\, and other means. She engages with HRM staff and council on proposed developments\, regional plans\, and parks. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Zoom or submit your questions in the chat on Facebook Live. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86324043543… \n\n\n\nThis virtual event is taking place in Mi’kma’ki\, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/sandy-lake-sackville-river-regional-park-will-we-choose-nature/
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SUMMARY:Police Reform in Halifax Panel
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/256047809260825/ \n\n\n\nThe Dalhousie Black Law Students Association (DBLSA) and the Dalhousie Public Policy & Law Society (PPLS) are excited to present “Police Reform in Halifax\, NS.” This event will be a discussion about how the Black Lives Matter movement that happened this past summer has recharged\, reinvigorated or otherwise affected the discussion surrounding police checks and reform in Halifax. Other topics of discussion will include the response to social movements in judicial decision making\, and how representation in public policy matters both in research as well as drafting legislation/regulations.Joining us for this conversation are El Jones\, Jennifer Taylor and Robert Wright! \n\n\n\nAbout El Jones: \n\n\n\nEl Jones is a spoken word poet\, an educator\, journalist and a community activist living in African Nova Scotia. She was the fifth Poet Laureate of Halifax. In 2016\, El was a recipient of the Burnley “Rocky” Jones human rights award for her community work in prison justice. \n\n\n\nAbout Jennifer Taylor: \n\n\n\nJennifer Taylor is a Research Lawyer at Steward McKelvey in Halifax\, NS. She conducts in-depth legal research in all areas of law and turns complex legal problems into practical advice. She is also a member of the Nova Scotia Policing Working Group. \n\n\n\nAbout Robert S. Wright: \n\n\n\nRobert Wright is a Social Worker and Sociologist who works in the fields of education\, child welfare\, cultural competence\, and more. He promotes lasting systemic change through social policy advocacy. His pioneering work with colleagues in cultural competence and conducting cultural assessments has received national attention. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n**Zoom details to come!
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/police-reform-in-halifax-panel/
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SUMMARY:Defending a target of a Mr Big undercover operation
DESCRIPTION:Pat MacEwen in conversation with Adelina Iftene\n\n\n\nThis event is part of a virtual speaker series by the Criminal Justice Coalition.  \n\n\n\nNo pre-registration required – all are welcome.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/defending-a-target-of-a-mr-big-undercover-operation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210223T170000
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SUMMARY:Black Analysis lecture series: Dr. Delia Douglas
DESCRIPTION:Link: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/jrj-chair/Resources/BlackAnalysisLectureSeries.html \n\n\n\nJames R. Johnston Chair presents the Black Analysis Lecture Series focusing on Health Disparities and the impact on Black Life. #BlackAnalysis Lecture Series explores issues experienced by Black people\, and related to Black Studies\, and health\, medical education\, and patient experiences.
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/black-analysis-lecture-series-dr-delia-douglas/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210223T130000
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SUMMARY:Stand Up to MetCap!
DESCRIPTION:534 Herring Cove Rd\, Halifax\, NS  \n\n\n\nResidents of the 500 block are fed up! \n\n\n\nTenants are living five people to a room because ceilings are caving in\, families and seniors are going without heat and have been living with bedbugs for YEARS.MetCap and Northview REIT are refusing to do repairs and treat pests in their buildings\, so tenants have unionized and are marching from their buildings to the property management office across the street. \n\n\n\nCome out to support the tenants of the 500 block!! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email halifax@acorncanada.org
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/stand-up-to-metcap/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210219T130000
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CREATED:20210204T180336Z
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SUMMARY:Let me tell you a story: Black women’s motherwork as educational leadership
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends and colleagues\,  \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to invite you to the next Feminist Seminar Series event of 2021.  \n\n\n\nLet me tell you a story: Black women’s motherwork as educational leadership \n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Fearon \n\n\n\nFebruary 19\, 2021\, 12-1pm \n\n\n\nAll are welcome | The event will be captioned \n\n\n\nPlease register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/let-me-tell-you-a-story-black-womens-motherwork-as-educational-leadership-tickets-129386411239 \n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Fearon is an arts-informed narrative researcher whose works amplify the creative resistance strategies of Black mothers. Her research focuses on Black motherhood\, as well as educational leadership and policy. Dr. Fearon uses literary and visual arts to communicate\, in a structured\, creative\, and accessible form\, insights gleaned from stories shared by Black Canadian mothers. \n\n\n\nThe Dalhousie Feminist Seminar Series brings together faculty and students from across Dalhousie\, our colleagues at other institutions in Halifax and elsewhere\, and members of the community interested in feminist research and scholarship to present and engage with one another’s work in a collegial and supportive environment. The Series is housed in the Gender & Women’s Studies Program at Dalhousie\, with the support of Dr. Liesl Gambold\, and is organized by Erin Wunker\, Catherine Bryan\, Asha Jeffers\, and Eli Manning. The Series’ archive of recorded events is hosted on https://hookandeye.ca– Fast Feminism | Slow Academe. 
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/let-me-tell-you-a-story-black-womens-motherwork-as-educational-leadership/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210218T203000
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SUMMARY:ACORN Tenants Rights Info Session
DESCRIPTION:FAcebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/126278389371341 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us Thursday\, February 18th at 7pm for a tenants rights info session!We’re covering the 2% rent cap\, what it means for renters\, and how to get your money back if you’ve overpaid!Please register at this link in advance so we can get a sense of how many people are coming: http://bit.ly/2Z7BlyxAnd sign here to make this rent cap permanent! https://acorncanada.org/…/no-band-aid-solutions-we-need…Questions? Email halifax@acorncanada.org
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/acorn-tenants-rights-info-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T221348
CREATED:20210213T162516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210213T162659Z
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SUMMARY:Falling Through the Cracks: Long-Term Care and COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/342208610362714 \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by the MacEachen Institute and the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University. \n\n\n\nCOVID-19 has overwhelmed long-term care (LTC) facilities across the country\, leaving Canadian’s shocked by the devastation. LTC facilities account for nearly 11% of COVID-19 cases in Canada and over 70% of total deaths. While the largest proportion of cases in Canada are among those 20-29\, nearly 97% of deaths have been among Canadians over the age of 60. \n\n\n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has exposed long-standing deficiencies and challenges in the delivery of long-term care in Canada. Many stakeholders are calling for national standards\, but there are questions about the best approach. Should we amend the Canada Health Act to include LTC or develop new legislation? Long standing staffing challenges will also need to be addressed\, such as equitable and permanent pay and benefits for care aides\, mental health supports for all staff; and improved and required data collection. A coordinated approach between Federal and Provincial/Territorial Governments will be necessary. \n\n\n\nTo register\, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_1rFzmgKJQuqMqz2PkoQGfQ \n\n\n\nFor more information on the event\, please visit: https://www.dal.ca/…/events/Longterm-care-panel.html
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/falling-through-the-cracks-long-term-care-and-covid-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210217T160000
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SUMMARY:ACORN Leaders Protesting Money Mart to Demand Government Regulate Predatory Lenders
DESCRIPTION:LOCAL ACTION  \n\n\n\nWhat: ACORN Leaders Protesting Money Mart to Demand Government Regulate Predatory Lenders  \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday February 17th at 3pm  \n\n\n\nWhere: 172 Wyse Rd #0112\, Dartmouth\, NS  \n\n\n\nMore: Press release: ACORN Canada study finds a surge in the usage of installment loans\, and growth in high-interest online loans
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/acorn-leaders-protesting-money-mart-to-demand-government-regulate-predatory-lenders/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Glace_Bay:20210216T203000
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SUMMARY:BTS Website launch and social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of our new website and connect with members of the network. The evening will feature a performance from musician Erick Carillo and insights from Festivales Solidarios! \n\n\n\nFestivales Solidarios is a group of Indigenous and Meztizo youth in Guatemala who use art and social media in resistance to defend territory\, historical memory and raise awareness of political prisoners in Guatemala. They are also winners of the 2019 Topacio Reynoso Pacheco Youth Award! \n\n\n\nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdOuvpzgvEtyU_YTY8EF6Y4BHfKC1VQyB
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/bts-website-launch-social/
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SUMMARY:LAUNCHING OF THE AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN FLAG
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited about this upcoming historic event in the life of the African Nova Scotian Community.  We will be proudly launching the long-awaited African Nova Scotian Flag on Monday Feb 15th at 12:00 Noon.  Watch the virtual event on the Black Cultural Center’s Website: http://www.bccns.tv/
URL:https://nsadvocate.org/event/launching-of-the-african-nova-scotian-flag/
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