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Meet the amazing recipients of this year鈥檚 蘑菇AV African Heritage Month Awards
To celebrate African Heritage Month, five members of the 蘑菇AV community were honoured for their outstanding commitment to African Nova Scotian, Black, and African Diaspora culture across campus and through various external communities. Read more.
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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the 蘑菇AV Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Last fall, 蘑菇AV and the National Circle for Indigenous Medical Education launched a first-of-its-kind Indigenous Faculty Leadership Development Program in Membertou First Nation.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus.
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
In the spirit of celebration, 蘑菇AV's African Heritage Month committee has presented certificates of recognition to outstanding and impactful community organizations and staff this month. Learn more about this year's recipients.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
A new lab established at 蘑菇AV this week has partnered with a local energy provider to explore applications of green hydrogen that could assist Nova Scotia in its efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Friday, February 23, 2024
Dal Med student and recent Science alum Ariel Provo knows what it's like being underrepresented. That's why she has volunteered with Dal-based Imhotep鈥檚 Legacy Academy since 2020, aiming to assist in closing gaps and disparities that exist with for students of African heritage in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Parents in a study about the accessibility of French immersion programs discussed inadequate support for learning to read and feeling pressured to pay for expensive tutors.
Friday, February 16, 2024
The retailer鈥檚 Homegrown Luminance initiative celebrates African Nova Scotian-owned businesses and the inspiring people who drive them forward.