An African Nova Scotian Community Calling In: Agency, Accountability, Representation and Self-Determ

This expert panel brings together respected members of the African Nova Scotian community representing a variety of life experiences and knowledges. Together they will generate a conversation concerning systemic issues facing the community, at the core of which is the question of how to transform the relationship between the African Nova Scotian community and the provincial government into one which better recognizes and serves the community without unduly burdening the community.
The panel will explore questions such as what would an accountable provincial government look like for the African Nova Scotian community? What sorts of strategies can better enable African Nova Scotian organizations to engage and be heard in policy conversations? What should representation look like, and how can representation avoid becoming tokenistic or overly burdensome? What responsibility should the media have for honouring Black voices and experiences? What does self-determination mean for the African Nova Scotian community’s relationship with the provincial government?

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Love you Lynn. I worked with you and know your passion for your race, Human Rights both in your work and community involvement.