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African/Black Nova Scotian Resources: Home

These are resources on African/Black Canadian & Nova Scotian history, communities, & culture, as well as important resources on people of African descent. It was developed in consultation with members of the African/Black Nova Scotian community at NSCC.

Newly Available eBooks and audio books

Click here for some Stories from People of African Descent available in eBook or audio book formats.                                                                                                                                                        

Willie O'Ree Stamp

Canada Post issued a new commemorative stamp honouring the life and legacy of Willie O’Ree, the National Hockey League’s first Black player. 

O’Ree made history when he took the ice for the Boston Bruins® against the Montreal Canadiens® on January 18, 1958, at the Montréal Forum.

Following a trailblazing career, O’Ree has continued to inspire generations of Canadians, dedicating his life to promoting diversity and inclusion in hockey. His work encourages young people to follow their dreams despite obstacles or prejudice. In 2018, O’Ree was inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame for his work on and off the ice, and the NHL has since created the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award in his honour.

 

Canada Post. (2023, October 28). New stamp celebrates hockey pioneer Willie O’Ree [Press release]. https://origin-www.canadapost.ca/cpc/en/our-            company/news-and-media/corporate-news/news-release/2023-10-28-new-stamp-celebrates-hockey-pioneer-willie-oree

Halifax Declaration for the Eradication of Racial Discrimination, Released May 2023

Scarborough Charter

Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) is the first college in Atlantic Canada to sign the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education. The Scarborough Charter was spearheaded by the University of Toronto Scarborough with input and collaboration from students, employees, relevant organizations and Black political and civic leaders. It reflects a shared recognition of the realities of anti-Black racism and provides post-secondary institutions with concrete principles, actions and accountability measures to follow for a more inclusive future.

The International Decade for People of African Descent

2015-2024 is The International Decade for People of African Descent. This was proclaimed by the United Nations, General Assembly.

logo for UN's International Decade for People of African Descent

Off-Campus Access

In order to support NSCC students, staff and faculty teaching and learning from home, the majority of the resources listed here are electronic. These include e-books, articles, videos and websites. You can use NSCC Libraries' e-resources off-site by logging in with your w# and password (the same login information you use for your NSCC email). Please see the eBook Guide for help viewing and borrowing eBooks.