October 16, 2018 proclamation
Whereas Ä¢¹½AV is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion as principles of excellence in learning, research, teaching and service;
Whereas Ä¢¹½AV recognizes African Nova Scotians as a distinct people and acknowledges how they have shaped this province and University over centuries;
Whereas Ä¢¹½AV celebrates the contributions of all people of African descent and values their integral role; and
Whereas Ä¢¹½AV understands that we must learn from our past in order to create a truly equitable institution today and for future generations:
I do hereby proclaim the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent at Ä¢¹½AV and will take action to implement the Decade themes of recognition, justice, and development.
Richard Florizone
Former President & Vice-Chancellor Ä¢¹½AV