Promoting Leadership in health for African Nova Scotians
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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In addition to receiving this prestigious recognition, each recipient will receive a non-renewable financial award of $1,500 to support their research.
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See upcoming events (May 19th, May 28th 2026) hosted by Treaty Space Gallery - In Relation: Black Material Life & Memory on Mi'kma'ki
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Opportunity for recent graduate: YCW Health Sciences Library Collections Diversification Internship
for an applicant of an underrepresented community. Deadline to apply is May 25th, 2026
See details below:
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NSCC Ivany Campus will have a Disability Support Professional Certificate available alongside a bursary (with commitments) that covers tuition, textbooks and student fees. There are 10 reserved seats with bursaries available for African Nova Scotians and people of African descent
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HAAC is growing, and we’re urgently seeking an ideal candidate to join us as a Project Coordinator for the Community Wellness Project
Apply here: ca.indeed.com/job/project-co…
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Project ADDING HEAT, a province‑wide initiative focused on advancing health equity in Nova Scotia. The project brings together community knowledge, lived experiences, and existing evidence to better understand gaps in healthcare delivery and how the system can be improved.
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Community Engagement Day will highlight diverse initiatives in
community engagement, global health, and social accountability.
RSVP NOW: medicine.dal.ca/departments/…
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We wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah, Pusu'l Puna'ne, Happy New Year, Happy Holidays!
We'll be back in January folks!
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Are you an African Nova Scotian or Black community member (18+) who has accessed, tried to access, or hopes to access mental health services?
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Dalhousie Healthy Populations Journal (@DalHPJ)
is inviting submission of artistic works or approaches to research that use art at some stage of the research process in a special issue on Art Health and ways of Knowing.
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United African Canadian Women's Association is hosting a Youth (ages 15-35) Vaccine Workshop and Pop-up Vaccination Clinic for folks of African descent!
Saturday November 1st, 2025 at Mount Saint Vincent University.
Meal is provided - Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Are you a Black student enrolled in an undergraduate program in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health OR entry to practice Master’s program in Faculty of Health?
Apply to the Johnson Pathway Scholarship for Black Students! Applications are due by November 16th, 2025
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Check it out: Rethinking Success and Failure in STEMM.
This gathering reimagines how we define “success” and “failure” in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM), and spotlights diverse career pathways
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Virtual PCANAD conference themed "Inspired Leadership: Empowering Black Nurses at Every Level," is taking place from October 15th to October 17th, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT. They are offering FREE registration for for all college and undergraduate students.
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HAAC and NS Health is hosting a Community Engagement Sessions with African Nova Scotians focusing on Lung Cancer Prevention. See flyers below to check out details about Amherst and Lakewood workshops:
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Guanain Association of NS is hosting a Meet & Greet! On September 27th 2025 from 1 to 4pm in Halifax
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Are you currently a Resident or Attending Physician of African descent? This mentorship opportunity may be of interest!
Apply by September 26th, 2025: forms.office.com/r/Qi56Y9wW5…
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If you are a physician or physician trainees self-identifying as Black, Indigenous, or racialized, consider applying to CMPA Equity Scholarship for the Family Medicine Forum 2025 (FMF)
Dates: November 5-8, 2025
Location: RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg MB
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Check out: CMPA Equity Scholarship for the International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE)!
Apply today:
cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/who-we…
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Inaugural Canadian Black Nurses Conference 2025, hosted by PCNAD.
Please submit by Friday August 15th, 2025 here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Calling All Black Nursing Students in Nova Scotia! 🩺✨
Join us for Pamoja Nursing School Primer 2025 — a dynamic 3-day event designed to support and position you for success on your nursing journey.
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Gentle Reminder to everyone applying to Dalhousie Medical School this 2025/2026 cycle.
The deadline to submit section 1 of the application is TOMORROW July 31st, 2025
Best of luck folks!
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HAAC and NS Health Authority are holding a Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinic Thursday June 26th, 2025 from 5 to 8pm in Chery Brook
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Black Mental Health Knowledge Exchange: A focus on Black rural communities.
Go here to receive form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Check out Miguel Nkeng's Grad profile: Inspiring through sport and service
dal.ca/news/2025/06/12/grad-…
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The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) Black Medical Student Bursary is a needs-based award created to support Black students entering their first year of medical school at select Canadian institutions.
Learn more about FFBC here: forblackcommunities.org/blac…
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Join HAAC and HAAC- QC on June 3, 2025 at 7pm ET/ 8pm AST for an empowering online event focused on promoting Black skin and wellness within the Black community. Our skin expert will discuss the importance of self-care, early skin cancer detection, and overall well-being.
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Join the NS Brotherhood for their African Nova Scotian Community Engagement Event on May 21st, 2025. Taking place in Truro Library form 6 to 8pm. Supper is provided!
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Participants needed for the Black Health Education Collaborative research on competencies in Black Health.
Visit here to register: redcap.its.dal.ca/surveys/?s…
Participants will receive $50 honorarium
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The ANS Strategy Community Day will be an inspiring and informative event, hosted in partnership with the Faculties of Dentistry, Health, and Medicine
Happening Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, Tupper Link (main floor).
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We will be hosting a virtual information session about Dalhousie's Faculty of Medicine's Black Learners Admissions Pathway! ALL ARE WELCOME
Date: Tuesday May 27th, 2025
Time: 5pm to 6pm AST
Email PLANS@dal.ca to get access to the meeting link
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Promoting leadership in health for African Nova Scotians (PLANS) is looking to hire a Program Manager. This is a full-time position designated for an applicant of African descent.
See the online job posting to apply by the deadline of May 15th, 2025.
dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/…
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WellNS is launching the Nova Scotia Mental Wellness Survey to address the shortage of data on mental health and addiction in the province. The research team recognizes that Black communities have historically been underrepresented, misrepresented, or excluded from research
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A virtual knowledge exchange about Race based trauma is being hosted by the Health Association of African Canadians on May 1st, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm. This an educational event is for Black clinicians, including a set of panelists.
See here: forms.gle/2rfQKZ7WWQ7AjL99A
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Check out this event: Children First - Action for the Health and Wellbeing of our Children being hosted by HAAC and ABSW:
Thursday April 24th, 2025 starting at 6:30pm!
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The Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University is pleased to invite applications for one-year Pre-Doctoral Fellowships for Black Studies students.
Info session will be held May 1st from 3pm - 4pm!
Register here: queensu.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Full-time summer research position for students 16 years or older at NOVONIX Future Innovators - Department of Chemistry - Dalhousie University Deadline to apply is April 31st, 2025
See here for information:
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PLANS Summer Camp applications open this Friday April 11th, 2025!
PPI Camp application form: forms.office.com/r/KM8V9mBCT…
HSC camp application form: forms.office.com/r/588U0Bm0y…
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UACWA is hosting a vaccine workshop on April 5th, 2025 at Mount Saint Vincent University. Dr. David Haase (keynote speaker) and other healthcare professionals will be addressing the issues and concerns as well as debunking the myths around vaccines and vaccinations
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Africa Heritage Event happening on March 20th at Mount Saint Vincent University from 8:30 am to 3pm, please scan QR below
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The Indigenous Pathways Program and Centre for Water resources invites you to Celebrate World Water Day on March 19th, 2025!
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The applications for the International Youth Internship Program are open until February 15th folks! You can see find the eligibility criteria and other information here: acic-caci.org
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Join space night on March 3rd, 2025 for a night of fun! For kids aged 9 to 13, sign up by scanning the QR code below -->
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Free cooking and Dance classes with Soulfood 'N Fitness for those self-identifying as Black! See details below:
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ACIC is currently seeking participants for its PhotoVoices Programs!
Check it out: preview.mailerlite.io/emails…
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Are you interested in a summer research opportunity?
Summer research awards provide paid employment opportunities for students to participate in scientific research in the Faculty of Health during the summer.
Value: $9,400
Deadline: February 3, 2025
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This past year PLANS (Promoting Leadership in Health for African Nova Scotians) turned 10!
We are going into the New Year with the same energy as our celebration gala🎉 Full of heart, joy and dedication to the cause
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WE ARE HIRING!
PLANS is looking for a program Manager to join our team! This is a full-time position designated for an applicant of African descent. Applications close on December 12th, 2024
Job posting: dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/…
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If you are a member of the Black community and are over the age of 50, consider participating in the AAIMS project looking at the inclusivity of community-based programs for older adults. Please contact exercise.lab.uoit@gmail.com or the provided number for more details
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Check out this Women's Health CPD - Caring for Every Women: addressing disparities in care. A day focused on Black women's health, taking place on Nov. 30th. See here for details: bpao.glueup.com/event/womens…
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Dalhousie's School of Health Sciences is recruiting Patient and Family Partners to participate in the planning, delivery, and assessment of a patient-centered professionalism workshop!
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Are you a Black Med student at Dalhousie? Join us on November 29th for the Find your Voice Clinic - Addressing microaggressions as a Black medical student.
Sign up here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
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