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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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Friday, November 17, 2023
Halifax West Member of Parliament and Dal alum Lena Metledge Diab (MPA鈥�87, LLB鈥�90) sponsored a bill establishing November as Lebanese Heritage Month across Canada.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Dr. Ren Thomas, a housing and urban planning expert at Dal, explores the need for innovation and creativity in tackling Nova Scotia's housing crisis.
Friday, November 10, 2023
Anagha Pradeep Kumar and HariChandana Valisakkagari met during undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Agriculture. Now, they are both pursuing their masters and are the organizers of a sold-out Diwali event happening tonight (Nov.10) in Truro.
Friday, November 10, 2023
Dal welcomed 2,525 guests to its Halifax Open House and 122 guests to its Truro event this year for a day of learning and immersive activities from facility tours and residence visits to speed-friending and trivia.
Friday, November 10, 2023
See photos from the sixth-annual Legacy Awards ceremony and learn more about this year's recipients.