Funding for African Nova Scotian Community Projects in HRM

Residents of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) will see community-led projects come to fruition with the support of provincial grants.

“Supporting community projects that celebrate diversity and promote social equity through art, recreation and music helps our culture thrive and brings people together,” said Twila Grosse, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs, on behalf of Allan MacMaster, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. “These efforts uplift underrepresented voices and create spaces where everyone’s unique perspective is valued and embraced.”

The Black to the Roots initiative, a collaboration between the Black Artist Initiative, Community Garden Kjipuktuk and the Dalhousie Art Gallery, received funding to present an art installation featuring the works of six Black artists.

The United African Canadian Women’s Association of Nova Scotia, committed to empowering African Canadian women and families through advocacy, received funding to buy culturally connected instruments for children of African descent as part of the Canadian Art Song Project’s Musical Empowerment program.

902 ManUp, primarily dedicated to empowering young Black males, received funding for the Movement Made Easy Black youth walking group.

These community grants are part of a series of announcements taking place across the province.

Quotes:

“The United African Canadian Women’s Association of Nova Scotia is extremely grateful to the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage for the funding received to purchase the much-needed cultural musical instruments for our children’s cultural program. These cultural musical instruments have greatly enhanced our cultural musical program and provide our students with valuable opportunities for cultural expression and development. Your contribution will have a lasting impact on our school and the general community as a whole.”
— Daphne Daisy During, President, United African Canadian Women’s Association of Nova Scotia

Quick Facts:

• grant recipients and funding amounts:
  • Black to the Roots – over $19,000
  • United African Canadian Women’s Association of Nova Scotia – $10,000
  • 902 ManUp – $5,000

Additional Resources:

Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage grants and programs: https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future

Online grant finder tool: https://beta.novascotia.ca/find-grants-offered-through-department-communities-culture-tourism-and-heritage