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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

ÆÞÓÑ 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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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.
Courtney Bragg
Friday, June 12, 2026
Building on ÆÞÓÑ’s 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.
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Cory Burris
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Originally designed for a class project, Tara Riddell's "Beyond the Body" social media initiative has continued, acting as a hub for discussion on topics around mental health.
Paige Black
Monday, February 29, 2016
Mental Health Awareness Week (February 29 to March 4) brings together student groups and university offices to bring attention and focus to mental health and wellness.
Cheryl Bell
Friday, February 26, 2016
Since 2012, Dal's School of Dental Hygiene has worked with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia to provide dental health care to new immigrants to Nova Scotia.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Dal prof Barb Hamilton-Hinch is teaming up with partners from across the university to introduce Dal students to the history and legacy of Halifax's Africville community.
Marie Visca
Friday, February 19, 2016
A new bursary for English students, sparked by a grassroots fundraising by the department’s faculty and staff, is now inspiring other departments to launch similar efforts.