Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
10 Cherry Brook Rd B2Z 1A8 Dartmouth, NS, Canada

In accordance with new Public Health guidelines, the Black Cultural Centre for NS will be temporarily closed as of Thursday, Nov. 26. for a minimum of 2 weeks. The health & safety of our staff & our community are priority. Visit our website for online resources. Stay safe.

Virtual Remembrance Day Ceremony 2020: Watch online now: https://youtu.be/zW6kNobgV_M

Join us as we mark Remembrance Day with a special virtual ceremony. Watch online starting at 10:50 AM (Atlantic) http://live.bccnsweb.com or youtube.bccnsweb.com #WeRemember #RemembranceDay

Live education town hall session. October 6, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Today we pause and Remember. We honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure we live in a free Canada. We also honour those who currently serve - Thank You. Lest We Forget.

Today the Black Cultural Centre/Society mourns the loss of Alma Johnston-Tynes after a brief illness. A resident of Cherry Brook, she was an Educator, community leader and advocate for the African Nova Scotian Community. Former President of the Black Cultural Society of Nova Scotia and recipient of the WP Oliver Wall of Honour. Deepest sympathy and condolences to her family.

The Black Cultural Centre will be CLOSED Monday November 2nd 2020 in respect to the Community. We will reopen Tuesday November 3rd 2020. Thank you for your understanding during this time. ... God Bless

A trailblazer and leader. The first female ordained minister of the African United Baptist Association and first Black female ordained minister of the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches. Rev. Tracey Grosse was also a former board member of the Black Cultural Society/Centre, recipient of the Rev. Dr. W.P. Oliver Wall of Honour and former Moderator of the African United Baptist Association. She served the African Nova Scotian community ministering in many churches across the province, such as Tracadie Baptist, Gibson Woods United Baptist, Beechville Baptist and Cobequid Road United Baptist. The board and staff of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia offer sincere condolences to the Grosse family.

Glad to confirm that the Centre will open today at noon. Our current hours are Monday to Friday: 10 am to 3pm.

Please be advised that the Black Cultural Centre will delay opening today until 12 noon today (September 23, 2020). A further update will be provided at 11 am. Thank you and stay safe. #NSStorm

The Black Cultural Centre will be closed on Wednesday, September 16th due to an emergency power transformer replacement. Regular hours will resume on Thursday. Thanks to Nova Scotia Power for being diligent.

The Black Cultural Centre will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Monday October 19th 2020 - Friday October 23rd 2020 Due to a Private EventThe Black Cultural Centre will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Monday October 19th 2020 - Friday October 23rd 2020 Due to a Private Event

Today marks 100 years since the disbandment of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada's first and only all Black regiment in WWI established in 1916. Here is a article in the National Post:

In partnership with Eastlink & Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute the wait is over! Tonight is the premiere of Black Films that Teach at 8pm only on Eastlink ch 610/10 ! Join us at 7:45 PM on @BCC_NS social media for a special online pre-show segment. http://youtube.bccnsweb.com

Join us at 7:45 PM (Atlantic) on @BCC_NS social media for a special online pre-show segment. @Eastlink @dbdli http://youtube.bccnsweb.com #BFTT #Eastlink

Black Films That Teach - A new weekly series in partnership with our friends at Eastlink & Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute that will explore the Black experience in Canada through a series of documentaries & films. Premiering Sunday at 8PM on Eastlink ch. 610/10 #BFTT https://zcu.io/WGP3

Free Masks! at the Black Cultural Centre. In partnership with NS Government masks are available at the Centre. Monday to Friday: 10 am and 3 pm. Help reduce the spread of #COVID-19 by following the mandatory health guidelines and do your part by wearing a mask.

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Reminder: Celebrate the important legacy & spiritual heritage of the African United Baptist Association of Nova Scotia for their 167th annual session. Broadcast on @Eastlink channel 610 / 10 this Sunday (Aug. 16) at 3pm (NS) and online http://live.bccnsweb.com

Celebrate the important legacy & spiritual heritage of the African United Baptist Association of Nova Scotia for their 167th annual session. Broadcast on Eastlink channel 610 / 10 this Sunday (Aug. 16) at 3pm (NS) for details visit http://live.bccnsweb.com #blessings #worship

In partnership with Nova Scotia Government free masks are now available in both adult & youth sizes at the Centre. Monday to Friday between 10 am and 3 pm while supplies last. Help reduce the spread of #COVID-19 by following the mandatory health guidelines and do your part by wearing a mask.

Happy Natal Day! Virtual Freedom Festival Showcase tonight - 7pm (AT). In partnership with African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) & Eastlink Featuring: Latoya Saunders Keonté Jody Upshaw JRDN & Gary Beals Music Watch on Eastlink Ch 610 or 8:30 pm online at http://live.bccnsweb.com

Join the Black Cultural Centre Book Club for exclusive book deals from our Gift Shop. Each month we feature a New Book from our shop, Genres specific to experiences within the African Diaspora. Post Questions ... Join in Conversation with other Group Members Lets Connect through literature!

Join us on Monday August 3 - 7pm (AT) as we partner with African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) & Eastlink to bring you the Natal Day Virtual Freedom Festival Showcase. Featuring: Latoya Saunders Keonté Jody Upshaw JRDN and @garybealsmusic For more information visit: http://live.bccnsweb.com

A Conversation About Systematic Racism and Discrimination in Canada. Jaime Battiste Tony Ince MLA Cole Harbour - Portland Valley Bardish Chagger The session was moderated by Cheryl Knockwood, Dr. Késa Munroe-Anderson Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission @OfficeofANSA Watch online: https://zcu.io/4Env

Today The AyaSankofa Garden had its first Mini Harvest! It is so exciting to see what the Garden has to offer us this year. We hope to continue to have a great growing season, and always remember to celebrate even the smallest wins! ... Stay Tuned for more Garden updates!

We have just updated our online Gift Shop! New products added weekly. We now offer free pickup & for a limited receive a discount of $10.00 on orders over $50.00 (Promo code: BCC2020) All funds raised in our Gift Shop support programs at the Centre. shop.bccnsweb.com

Hey! Jump on over to our New Online Gift Shop to check out even more exciting reads. Find out more at https://zcu.io/WZZB

Today we remember the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada 1st & only all Black regimen in WWI. Each year a remembrance service is held in Pictou, Nova Scotia. We were unable gather this year. Enjoy highlights from previous years: https://zcu.io/mqmy #WeRemember

The Black Cultural Centre is Back! Open Monday - Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm Please call 902-434-6223 for more information

Join our friends HFX Civic Events for virtual Canada Day celebrations! A diverse lineup of entertainment. All starts at 7 pm online at: https://zcu.io/Hm5h or on Eastlink channel 610. Glad to be a part of the celebration #Halifax #Canada Day

Today as we celebrate Canada's birthday, we celebrate the diversity of our country and know that we can Unite For Change! We honour the founding cultures that make Canada unique. #CanadaDay

Excited to share that Centre will re-open to the public on Monday, July 6 with some changes to the way in which we operate to ensure the safety. Our new hours will be: Mon to Fri: 10 am to 3 pm. Learn more about what to expect when we re-open: https://zcu.io/CAri

Education Town Hall: Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia is partnering with the Black Educators Association along with Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs to host a Education Town Hall - "Envision Your Education: We are Not Done Yet" a open discussion forum June 30, 2020 at 6 pm. Register at: https://zcu.io/1V8U

Today we celebrate all of the brave and courageous Men in our lives and communities, who have paved a way for a better society. Those Fathers, Father figures or just the guy next door that inspire, encourages, endures and lends a helping hand, we thank you. #FathersDay

A virtual prayer service of the African United Baptist Association of Nova Scotia. June 17, 2020. Watch online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2zMyKZRf-s&feature=youtu.be

Recently there has been a heightened awareness of diverse issues that face us. Many have reached out to gain a greater understanding of Black history & culture. We have seen a increase in support & donations, we are grateful. Rest assured that your support makes a difference.

Join our friends at @Eastlink for a special program airing tonight to celebrate our elders. Featuring the NS Mass Choir, Reeny Smith, Gary Beals & more. Heartstrings: a gift of music to celebrate our seniors. June 14 at 7 pm on Eastlink Community TV. #Eastlinkheartstrings

Unite for Change!

76th Annual African United Baptist Association of Nova Scotia - Laymens Annual Service - June 7, 2020. Virtual provincial service, with music by Shoulder to Shoulder and guest speaker Rev. Roy Bertaux.

We relaunched our newsletter entitled Passages and Prosperity which highlights the many accomplishments and achievements of the over 50 African Nova Scotian c...ommunities. It provides information about current community and government initiatives, individual and community successes, available programs, eligible grants and so much more. Read the Spring 2020 edition at https://ansa.novascotia.ca//def/files/ANSA-news-June-3.pdf.

A non-exhaustive list of organizations in NS and Canada working to support and celebrate Black livesmany of which accept recurring monthly donations. https://www.thecoast.ca//where-you-can-give-money/Content