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African Heritage Month launch celebrates creative advocacy in action
Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the Dalhousie Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation. Read more.
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Monday, February 2, 2026
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.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Fountain School of Performing Arts’s production of Macbeth hits the stage in the Dalhousie Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
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, July 10, 2024
Dal will kick off its second annual Big Gay Film Fest this month, featuring free public outdoor screenings of three queer films — But I’m A Cheerleader, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and The Queen Of My Dreams.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Dalhousie and the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) have a long-standing partnership focused on community support and newcomer integration. At a recent community event, the two partners teamed up to highlight the transformative power of education while creating networking opportunities for newcomers.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
This year's recipients of the Dalhousie Professional and Managerial Group (DPMG) awards stand out in their abilities to solve problem, align on values, and be a positive influence on others.
Monday, July 8, 2024
Researcher Dr. Stacy Allison-Cassin guided participants in a collaborative effort to enhance Wikipedia entries on notable Mi’kmaw people and organizations at an event during National Indingeous History Month.
Friday, July 5, 2024
The Dal-based youth engagement program and long-time community partner Eastlink recently celebrated a decade of partnership enriching students in all areas of mathematics.