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Join the Black Business Initiative for their upcoming SBCCI Grant Call for Proposal Information Session , a dedicated session designed to provide Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving not-for-profit organizations with key information about the funding under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) program. The Halifax (in-person) session will take place September 18th. This sessions will outline eligibility criteria and funding priorities for SBCCI, provide guidance on the application process and timelines, and offer an opportunity to ask questions and receive clarifications directly. Click HERE for more information.
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In partnership with the North End Community Health Centre and funded by the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, CBWA is offering a FREE 10-week community series called “Mindful Movement for Black Mental Health .” These sessions will take place Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm – 8 pm, from September 24th – November 26th, at 2150 Gottingen Street, North End Halifax. Designed with an Afrocentric approach, this series offers an opportunity to reconnect with your breath, your body, your mind and your community. Each Wednesday evening, you will gather for: nourishing food, supportive mental health conversations, and a gentle, beginner-friendly Kemetic Yoga practice focused on love and liberation. Click HERE for more information.
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The Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI) is hosting an Africentric Education Symposium . This event will take place in a hybrid format during September 26 – 27th. From Reflection to Action: Ubuntu-Centered Perspectives in Education, this 2-day gathering brings together voices from Nova Scotia and South Africa to reflect on 30 years since the BLAC Report, uplift youth voices, and build toward the May 2026 Africentric Conference. The symposium has subthemes: BLAC to Sankofa: Reflecting on the 1994 BLAC Report; and Decolonizing Education Praxis: Rooted in Ubuntu Values. Join for keynotes & panels, youth celebration, community engagement, and storytelling that centers our collective future. Register by September 22nd to secure your spot. Click HERE for more information.
The Association of Black Social Worker’s (ABSW) has a couple opportunities:
NEW 1. Join ABSW in collaboration with Alice House for an important conversation tailored for the Black community. This event is titled Sexualized Violence and Human Trafficking Psychoeducation Session , and it is a closed event for individuals who identify as Black or of African Descent. Attend, learn, ask questions, and access resources to support healing and awareness. This session is taking place on October 2nd from 6 PM – 8 PM on Microsoft Teams. Registration deadline is September 29th. Questions? Email svht@nsabsw.ca. Let’s come together to educate, empower, and create. Click HERE for more information.
2. This is your invitation to a closed, virtual space ONLY for Black women to come together, share, and uplift one another: Sis, You Good? ABSW knows that life can be heavy, and sometimes you just need a safe space to check in, breathe, and feel supported. That’s what Sis, You Good? is all about – creating community, building resilience, and reclaiming wellness TOGETHER. The next session date is September 19th from 6 PM – 8 PM (Virtual on Zoom). Email community@nsabsw.ca to register. Click HERE for more information.
Blk Women in Excellence (BWIE) has a couple opportunities:
NEW 1. There are seats available for BWIE’s Mental Health Awareness Workshop ! Taking place on October 4th at 12pm at 5450 Nora Bernard Street, Halifax; this free, in-person workshop facilitated by Healing on Purpose, is centered around a ‘Shift from Survival to Abundance Mindset’. Get ready to release old patterns, embrace healing, and walk boldly into your abundance. Dive deeper into the words: mindset, compassion, growth, and realignment and learn how you can use them to shape a more empathetic mental health. Seats are limited. Click HERE for more information.
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The Rural AI Edge program is designed to help Black women entrepreneurs in rural communities harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to grow, streamline, and future-proof their businesses. Over 8 weeks, participants move from understanding AI basics to implementing AI-powered strategies in marketing, e-commerce, finance, and operations—leaving with a customized plan ready for action. This program has a hybrid delivery and starts October 2025. Spots are limited. Click HERE for more information.
Call for Focus Group participants: are you an African Nova Scotian that no longer lives in an African Nova Scotian Community? The study purpose is to gain a deeper understanding of what makes African Nova Scotian cultural identity unique. The study will involve talking to African Nova Scotians who no longer live in their hereditary communities to understand how they describe, explain, and stay connected to their cultural identity. This will involve a 90-min session in October or November. Participants will be compensated $50 cash for participating. Click HERE for more information.
Want to be a doctor? Your journey starts here! Whether you’re a student dreaming of med school or a parent wondering how to help, this Free National Webinar led by Doctors and Admissions Experts across Canada is for you. Healthcaring Differently to bring you this essential session for aspiring physicians. This session takes place Wednesday, September 18th at 7 PM ET, live on Zoom. They’re breaking down everything: GPA + MCAT, high school + undergrad prep, scholarships + true costs, applications + interviews, and how parents can support. Click HERE for more information.
ANSMA is hosting a new interactive program: It’s Deeper Than Music ! This professional development program is designed for African Nova Scotian artists and aspiring industry professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of the music business. Through hands-on learning, you’ll explore: Artist Branding, build a strong, authentic brand across platforms; Performance Rights Organizations (PROs), learn how to collect your royalties; Tailored bios, write bios that work for press, socials, and websites; Industry roles, understand the jobs of managers, agents, and lawyers, and more! This program starts on September 18th and is open to those who identify as African Nova Scotian or of African descent. Are you ready to grow your career from the inside out? Click HERE for more information.
The Road to Economic Prosperity invites you to their 5th Annual Road to Economic Prosperity Summit . Marking the culmination of their 5-Year Plan and boldly launching into their 6–11 Year Strategy, the 2025 Road to Economic Prosperity (REP) Summit will bring together African Nova Scotian communities, leaders, and partners for a day of recognition, dialogue, and action. This year’s theme is “Roots and Wings: Grounded in History, Soaring to New Heights,” featuring keynote speakers, dignitary greetings, cultural performances, certificates of appreciation, and participatory sessions designed to both reflect on progress and map the road ahead. This is a Pay What You Can event, with a minimum contribution of $5. The event takes place Friday, October 17th from 9 am to 3 pm. Seating is limited; register ASAP. Click HERE for more information.
On September 19th from 12 pm to 4 pm, Tribe HQ is hosting an Open House , a chance to see their space, learn about their programs, and connect with community: meet the Tribe team, tour our HQ, learn how we support racialized founders, hear about upcoming programs and events, and connect with fellow founders and ecosystem builders. Click HERE for more information.
Join Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia on September 23rd, for their latest online education session on the Experiences of Black Canadians Living with Dementia and their Care Partners in Providing Care . Dr. Ingrid Waldron will give an overview of the study she conducted with her team on experiences of dementia among Black people in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and the experiences of their care partners in providing care to them. Click HERE for more information.
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The Halifax Maternal Wellness Program is a new Halifax-wide initiative that supports mothers, birthing people and families during pregnancy, the postpartum and early parenthood. It’s completely free and offers: family, couples and perinatal counselling sessions, Mom-to-Mom Support Circle, a 6-week maternal wellness program twice a year, and information resources for new parents, partners and caregivers. Click 
African Nova Scotian and Black youth across Canada deserve mental health and well-being support informed by their rich cultures and diverse lived experiences. RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone is a national, 24/7, bilingual E-Mental Health Support Service for Black youth. The service is free and available from coast to coast to coast. Click 
The North End Community Health Centre offers mental health services through their PAUSE Mental Health program. They are open from 5 pm to 8 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays for over the phone appointments, and Wednesday’s for in-person appointments at 2131 Gottingen Street. Please call their toll free number (1-800-598-5270) at any time, and leave your name and phone number to be matched with a therapist.
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are providing support to people of African Descent in Nova Scotia with their Provincial Impact Toll Free Line . This includes mental health supports, social supports, education information and supports, public health COVID-19 information and supports, and much more! Call them, toll free @ 1-855-732-1253.
