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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-01-27_Proclamation_African Heritage Month PROCLAMATION African Heritage Month February 2022 WHEREAS; February is recognized internationally as African Heritage Month, a time to recognize and salute the many contributions and ongoing achievements of people of African Descent all over the world and here in the Municipality of the District of Chester in the Province of Nova Scotia, we celebrate a time of greater understanding; and WHEREAS we are in the 8th year of the International Decade for People of African Descent; and WHEREAS this year’s theme, “Through Our Eyes: The Voices of African Nova Scotians”, recognizes the longstanding history of people of African Descent in the development of Canada. This theme examines the effects of anti-Black racism and honours the voices of African Nova Scotian who blazed the trail for change. THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the month of February 2022 be declared as African Heritage Month and encourage residents, businesses, and community groups to take the opportunity to reflect on the story of Nova Scotia’s vibrant African Nova Scotian Community. January 27, 2022 Allen Webber, Warden Date