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Passing the Torch…African Nova Scotians and the Next 150

Our 2017 African Heritage Month theme honours past and present legacies of African Nova Scotians while looking forward to future greatness.  Embracing the struggle and adversity that African Nova Scotians endured over the generations, the theme highlights their successes and bright path forward as Canada celebrates 150 years of confederation. The province of Nova Scotia […]

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BEA/Dalhousie MATH CAMP 2017

Given that very few students from our local Black Community are qualifying to study math or science at the university level, and given the severe loss this represents to our province. Dalhousie University and the Black Educators Association have teamed up to develop an exciting program. A seven-day math/science camp will be held from July […]

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The Incredible Years Program

Invitation to all Parents/ Caregivers: Dr. JC Wickwire Academy is excited to offer a FREE training program this winter designed to prevent and treat behavior problems in young children and strengthen relationships between caregivers and children. SPACE is LIMITED to 14 adults! Register soon! The SchoolsPlus Program Team from the South Shore Regional School Board […]

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Cultural Academic Enrichment Program (CAEP) Job Opportunities

The Cultural and Academic Enrichment Program (CAEP) represents a dynamic and positive supplementary education program. The Black Educators Association through the Regional Educator’s Program and the Education Committees in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DOEECD) have developed the CAEP as a pro-active, multi-purpose, peer tutoring program for African Canadian elementary […]

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Black Educators Association Bursary

Eligibility Criteria (This is a one-time $400 bursary) African Nova Scotian (Black) learner – At least one parent to be of African descent Resident of Nova Scotia Demonstrate financial need Continuing studies at Post-Secondary institution (i.e., university, college, trade, school, etc) Studying toward first degree or diploma at Canadian post-secondary institution (Including the Transition Year […]

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