Community News
The community news shared on this page are items which the Black Loyalist Heritage Society feels may be of interest to community members. These news items are not directly affiliated with the Black Loyalist Heritaage Society.
If you have a news item you think may be of interest to share on this page, please e-mail braden@blackloyalist.com
Black People’s Experiences with Anti-Racism in the Canadian Healthcare System
Do you have insights to share about your experience with the Canadian healthcare system? The Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC) wants to hear about your experience navigating the healthcare system.
New Social Work Cohort for Black/African Nova Scotian Students
The Province is investing in training to help address under-representation of Black/African Nova Scotians in the social work field and ease pressures on the healthcare and social service systems.
Former Home of Dr. Clement Ligoure Designated a Heritage Property
Halifax council votes to designate the home of Dr. Clement Ligoure as a heritage property.
The PREP Academy’s Micro-Internship Call for Black Mentors: March 13th-March 17th, 2023
PREP’s Micro-Internship Program equips 20 African NS high school
students with enriched experiences to explore career opportunities and receive job readiness training through a week-long paid internship.
Students grow professionally and make connections with Black career mentors in the fields of Skilled Trades, Business and Innovation and Law.
Applications Open for Heating Assistance Rebate Program
Help with home heating costs is now available for Nova Scotians living on low incomes. Applications for the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) open today, October 17, for the 2022-23 heating season.
The annual program provides a rebate of up to $200 to eligible low-income Nova Scotians who pay for their own heat.