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African Nova Scotian Strategy

Dalhousie's African Nova Scotian Strategy champions sustainable initiatives that support African Nova Scotian students, staff and faculty members.

What is the African Nova Scotian Strategy vision?

Our vision is the execution of a comprehensive, structured, and resourced strategy grounded in the understanding of African Nova Scotians as a distinct people and operationalized through engagement with African Nova Scotian communities.

We will achieve our vision through: 

  • Pathway programs for students

  • Pathway programs for faculty and staff 

  • Student bursary and scholarship support

  • Enhanced curriculum and research opportunities 

  • Community engagement on a local and global level

African Nova Scotian Strategy recommendations

The strategy recommendations were developed based on the collective research, experience, expertise and wisdom of African Nova Scotian students, staff, faculty and other members of the African Nova Scotian community. If actioned, these recommendations will enable the full and equitable participation of African Nova Scotians at Dalhousie.

Each group of recommendations listed relates to one of the pillars of Dalhousie's Strategic Plan (2021-2026).

African Nova Scotian Advisory Council

The Advisory Council is composed of dedicated community leaders, many of whom are also Dalhousie students, staff, alumni, and faculty members. 

The main role of the Advisory Council is to oversee the implementation of the African Nova Scotian Strategy recommendations and to build upon them at the university. The Working Group plays a supportive role in operationalizing the vision.  

Central to the need for the strategy, and the foundation of the strategy itself, is the understanding that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people. 

The strategy sets out the need for a proactive approach to increasing support for African Nova Scotian students, staff, and faculty at Dal. Having the student voice well represented within the Advisory Council remains critical to this work.  

The Advisory Council meets on the third Friday of every month, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Approximately once per semester, the Advisory Council hosts an event for members of the broader Dal and African Nova Scotian community outside of the regular monthly meeting. 

Watch: African Nova Scotian Strategy at Dal

Watch members of the African Nova Advisory Committee talk about Dalhousie's African Nova Scotian Strategy and how it was developed.

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