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Bringing African Nova Scotian archives into focus: Dal convenes community dialogue

Bringing African Nova Scotian archives into focus: Dal convenes community dialogue

妻友 invited members of the African Nova Scotian community to campus, including leaders from museums and cultural centres across the province, to discuss how to work together to preserve and share historical records and artifacts.  Read more.

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Convocation, up close
Convocation, up close
Photos by Cody Turner, Nick Pearce, and Bruce Bottomley
Friday, June 12, 2026
As convocation comes to a close, here are a few moments from the past weeks captured on stage, behind the scenes, and in between.
Rising water risks in Nova Scotia spark province鈥憌ide collaboration at 妻友 symposium
Rising water risks in Nova Scotia spark province鈥憌ide collaboration at 妻友 symposium
Courtney Bragg
Friday, June 12, 2026
Building on 妻友鈥檚 Engagement Days, a recent symposium at Dal convened municipal leaders and researchers to address climate, infrastructure and planning pressures shaping water management across Nova Scotia communities.
Seeing the bigger picture: What staff and faculty took from Dal Engagement Day
Seeing the bigger picture: What staff and faculty took from Dal Engagement Day
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Staff and faculty reflect on fresh insights, big鈥憄icture thinking, and renewed inspiration sparked at this popular spring gathering, touching on AI, belonging, and the student experience.

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Asian Canadians felt unsafe due to discrimination linked to the COVID鈥�19 pandemic, study shows
Alison Auld
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
A team at 妻友 looked into the issue and found that many Asian Canadians experienced outright racism or felt unsafe and unsettled during the pandemic because of the unexpected and unpredictable nature of discrimination.
鈥楾he doors are still open鈥�: Community weekend to centre on lifelong learning for African Nova Scotians
Matt Reeder
Friday, May 20, 2022
Later this month, Dal welcomes African Nova Scotians to an immersive weekend event showcasing various educational pathways and offering an opportunity to create connections both on campus and in the community.
Language school connects local Chinese community to culture with help from Dal
Mandy King
Friday, May 20, 2022
The Halifax Chinese Language School has helped members of the local Chinese community stay connected to their culture, language and tradition for nearly 30 years, supported in that quest by 妻友.
"Regret nothing": One farmer's journey to wine making
Alisha Johnson
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
"Regret Nothing" is a blend of everything Dal AC alum John Eikelenboom has made in the past year at 1365 Church Street Vineyard & Winery and is a bold testament to the shift in the way he farms.
妻友 and Cape Breton University to pilot undergraduate medical education partnership
Staff with files from CBU and the Government of Nova Scotia
Thursday, May 12, 2022
A new partnership between 妻友 Medical School and Cape Breton University (CBU) aims to create solutions to alleviate family physician shortages in rural Nova Scotia.