Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia

On Tuesday, November 5th, join the brilliant folks at @AfterWords Literary Festival for Tuesday Night in Cherry Brook! Consisting of three dynamic readings here at the Black Cultural Centre, the evening will begin with one of the participants of AfterWord's youth mentorship program, Atharv Mahajan, followed by Andrea Currie (Finding Otipemisiwak) and Charlene Carr (We Rip the World Apart). More details: Tuesday Night in Cherry BrookWith Atharv Mahajan, Andrea Currie, Charlene Carr Tuesday, November 5th 7:00pm - 8:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm) Black Cultural Centre (10 Cherry Brook Rd, Cherry Brook) FREE Registration is not mandatory, but encouraged - you can register for this event here: https://lnkd.in/eP3GgKkr

We're hiring! See below for details, and please spread the word. Museum Interpreter (Term Position) The Black Cultural Centre is looking for a dynamic Museum Interpreter to join our team! The successful applicant will participate in the day-to-day operations of the museum & ensure visitors have a positive & memorable experience. Duties will include – but are not limited to – greeting visitors, conducting tours, event set-up and tear-down when necessary, & light administrative duties. Work schedule Onsite, 30 hours biweekly, Tuesday - Thursday, 9:30am - 3:00pm with the possibility of some evening & weekend work. This is a 6 month term position with the possibility of extension. Compensation $19.25 per hour Location The Black Cultural Centre, 10 Cherry Brook Rd, Cherry Brook, NS Primary responsibilities - Conduct tours & engage with museum visitors - Handle sales & admissions - Participate in museum operations - Assist in preparation for events - Other duties as required Knowledge, skills, and abilities - Excellent interpersonal skills are required - Good communication skills are required; fluency in English necessary, ability to communicate in French is an asset - The successful candidate will work with diverse populations & will be required to pass a criminal record check & a vulnerable sector check - Demonstrated interest in African Nova Scotian history - General knowledge of Canadian history - Previous experience working in culture & heritage sector an asset The Black Cultural Centre is committed to being an inclusive & equitable workplace. Women, racialized people, people with disabilities, & members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply. In addition to this, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being of African descent. To apply, please submit a resume & cover letter to Mr. Russell Grosse, Executive Director at jobs@bccns.com. The deadline to apply is October 30th, 2024 at 5:00pm. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sharing on behalf of Connecting to Africa Society (CTA), poster text reads: "Connecting to Africa Society Inviting Black led organizations, institutions, societies, and businesses: learn how to participate in our 2025 learning project. This is a virtual event taking place on October 14th, 2024, 7:00pm. Meeting link to be sent upon registration. Register for the event at: connectingtoafrica@gmail.com"

Please be advised that we will be closed to the public on Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 10th, 2024. Thank you for your understanding.

October 1st is Treaty Day in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq which includes the province of Nova Scotia. In addition to kicking off Mi'kmaq History Month, the purpose of the day is to commemorate the treaties of peace and friendship signed between the Mi'kmaq and the British Empire, and to reaffirm and celebrate the rich relationship between the Mi'kmaq and this land, which dates back thousands of years. To learn more about this important day and what it means to be a Treaty Person, check out the informative posts the folks at the @Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre have been sharing on their Facebook page today! #TreatyDay #MikmaqHistoryMonth

Please be advised that the Black Cultural Centre will be closed Monday, September 30th in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today is a stark reminder of Canada's legacy of colonialism enacted on Indigenous people, including through the Indian Residential School System. In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Published a summary of its final report into the IRSS, titled Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future. The report included 94 Calls to Action, which can be read here: https://lnkd.in/gc8FfN5. For more information on the progress status on each call to action, check out CBC's interactive project, Beyond 94: Truth and Reconciliation in Canada: https://lnkd.in/gqCENu-H #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

Today marks 41 years since the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia opened on September 17th, 1983. Last year we celebrated 40 years with a series of events which raised funds to expand and renovate the centre. It was incredibly special to celebrate the BCC's legacy with folks who have been involved at various points and in a variety of ways throughout the centre's history. Today, we're reflecting on the BCC's past as well as looking towards the future. We've come a long way! #40more

Happening soon: NS RCMP will be offering an apology to the use of street check to African Nova Scotians and All people of African Descent. Today at 1pm Atlantic watch live: https://zurl.co/3bFj

You are invited by Assistant Commissioner Dennis Daley, Commanding Officer, Nova Scotia RCMP to the Nova Scotia RCMP's apology for the historic use of street checks and other harmful interactions on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the North Preston Community Centre, 44 Simmonds Rd., North Preston. The apology will be live-streamed at these locations: • Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, 119 Old Birchtown Rd., Shelburne • Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier St., Sydney • Gibson Woods Community Centre, 485 Gibson Woods Rd., Gibson Woods • Greenville Community Centre, 724 Greenville Rd., Greenville • Royal Canadian Legion, 92 Mount St., Digby • Business Innovation Centre, 5 Ratchford St., Amherst • Tracadie United Baptist Church Hall, 472 Highway 16, Monastery All are welcome to attend at any location, reception to follow.

Join us for a special musical concert on September 12th at 7pm at the Black Cultural Centre as the Northern Star Music Society celebrates Songs of Emancipation and honours the late Capt. George Borden. Free Admission