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“Where are we allowed to dance?”: New Dalhousie Art Gallery exhibition explores history of "dancing Black" in Canada
Community members, scholars, performers and artists gathered to celebrate the opening of It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now. The exhibition explores representation and reception, performing artists and the stage, dance in and for communities, and legislation and protest. Read more.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Joy Akinkunmi of Bedford turned a personal caregiving challenge into a celebrated device for improving medication routines for people living with dementia with mentorship from Dal’s Imhotep’s Legacy Academy.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Science as Art calendar showcases striking images from Dal’s community that reveal the beauty and wonder hidden in scientific discovery.
Friday, December 12, 2025
The computer scientists who saved Christmas? Thanks to the work of faculty members Hanieh Shakeri and Joseph Malloch, a beloved Dartmouth institution has been able to entertain children of all ages this holiday season.
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Friday, June 19, 2020
Indigenous Studies Coordinator Margaret Robinson writes about how the Maritimes' historic hospitality has a legacy that stretches back much further thank you might think. It's rooted in Mi’kmaw hospitality, and embedded in the land from which it springs.
Friday, June 19, 2020
June is National Indigenous History Month, but this time of year has been important to the Mi'kmaq for thousands of years. Cathy Martin, Dal's director of Indigenous community engagement, reflects on what this occasion means — in celebration, in reflection and in solidarity with important work that needs addressed.
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Several recent high-profile cases of Black and Indigenous individuals killed by police in Canada and the U.S. have heightened scrutiny on law enforcement agencies and their tactics. Dal prof Timothy Bryan shares his thoughts on the protest movement and possibilities for police reform.
Thursday, June 18, 2020
A new accelerator program at Dalhousie, Ready2Launch, is helping to launch student-led businesses while teaching innovation and entrepreneurial skills.
Monday, June 15, 2020
Whether on the front lines or working behind the scenes, Dal Pharmacy alumni are dispensing critical, compassionate health care in our communities.