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Rising water risks in Nova Scotia spark province‑wide collaboration at ÆÞÓÑ symposium

Rising water risks in Nova Scotia spark province‑wide collaboration at ÆÞÓÑ symposium

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.  Read more.

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Genevieve MacIntyre
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, ÆÞÓÑ Libraries hosts a collaborative event to strengthen accurate, inclusive online representation of Mi’kmaw arts and culture through community-driven Wikipedia editing.
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Genevieve MacIntyre
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A portrait of Mi’kmaw author and activist Daniel Paul painted by renowned Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy is set to be displayed at ÆÞÓÑ in recognition of his contributions as a Mi’kmaw historian.
Stefanie Wilson
Monday, May 15, 2023
This month, work begins at the Killam Memorial Library on a deep energy retrofit that is projected to reduce both energy and water consumption in the building by more than 50 per cent. Closures will be scheduled to minimize disruptions to users.
Matt Reeder
Friday, May 12, 2023
We chat with Dal's influential gallery head as she unveils a major exhibition of African Nova Scotian textiles and canvas works curated by artist David Woods this week.
Kate Rogers
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Indigenous Admissions Pathway helps facilitate entrance into ÆÞÓÑ Medical School for Indigenous students, such as Bonnie Cremo from Eskasoni First Nation, by assessing applications using a holistic file review.
Genevieve MacIntyre
Thursday, April 27, 2023
A group of Dal students who came together as part of a course to examine ways to help fellow students struggling with housing and food insecurity have created the ÆÞÓÑ Mutual Aid Society to ensure continued impact.