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VANSDA is a not-for-profit community development organization which operates through project based funding. This funding is provided through proposal submission approval by various Government of Canada and Nova Scotia Government Departments. The organization is guided by a representative community volunteer group that make up its' Board of Directors and a secondary group of Associate/Resource members representing community partners. The individuals come from various parts of the Valley with an interest in the development of the African Nova Scotian community. VANSDA has successfully completed numerous initiatives and has grown in stature as one of the most active community organizations in Western Nova Scotia. With a motto of "Joining Hands to Build Better Partnerships" the organization strives to impact the lives of the community members through the development of a broad base of service delivery partnerships.

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Viola Desmond Stamp Unveiling - Feb 1st starting at 6:30 PM. Featuring Dr. Robert Waite Black Cultural Centre 10 cherry Brook Road, Cherry Brook Contact: 434-6223 or contact@bccns.com An Evening with George Elliott clarke - Feb 2nd starting at 7:00 PM. Sponsored by Citizenship and Immigration Canada Halifax North Public Library 2285 Gottingen St., Halifax Contact: 490-5723 2012 AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH LAUNCH & QUIZ BOWL III - Feb 3rd starting at 6:00 PM. VANSDA in partnership with ACADIA UNIVERSITY and the PROVINCIAL AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH COMMITTEE will be celebrating the Valley Regional Launch of the 2012 African Heritage Month Celebration February 3rd. The event will take place on the campus of Acadia University at the Fountain Commons building at 6pm. A community meet and greet gathering followed by the formal event at 6:30. Quiz Bowl III will be the evenings feature activity with teams made up of community celebrity's from around Nova Scotia. The teams, representing HRM, the Annapolis Valley and a team of Special Guest will be under the direction of Quiz Master George Elliot Clarke. Author EI Jones will also take part with a spoken word performance. This years' provincial theme "Unsung Heroes - Men Who Make a Difference", is recognition of the many male community role models who have provided strength in leadership and action throughout their lives. All are welcome to come and join in the celebrating of African Heritage Month 2012. African Dance and Drum - Feb 4th starting at 2:30 PM. Sackville Public Library 636 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville Contact: 865-8653 Open Mic Poetry Night - Feb 9th starting at 7:00 PM. Halifax North Public Library 2285 Gottingen St., Halifax Contact: 490-5723 Seniors of African Descent Annual Tea - Feb 11th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Sponsored by association of Black Social Workers Victoria Road United Baptist Church Contact: 497-7248 or vmarsman@me.com Dr. W.P. Oliver Night of Honour - Feb 11th starting at 6:30 PM. With Dr. Lionel Moriah Black Cultural Centre 10 Cherry Brook Rd., Cherry Brook Contact: 434-6223 or contact@bccns.com Bridging the Gap: Working with African Nova Scotian Clients - Feb 16th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bridging the Gap: Working with African Nova Scotian Clients Presented by Wade Smith and Malik Adams DATE: Thursday, February 16th, 2012 TIME: 9am to 4pm LOCATION: Glengarry Best Western Motel, 150 Willow Street, Truro, NS B2N 4Z6 RSVP: Shelley Hume 902-893-6759 Shelley.Hume@csc-scc.gc.ca Brought to you by: Correctional Service of Canada & Community Enhancement Association The Black Hair Story - Feb 18th to Feb 20th A mini expo celebrating Black hair in Nova Scotia. Sponsored by Enterprising Women of Faith Association, Styles by SD, Anointed Beauty and Soul clippers Beauty Supplies. Super 8 Hotel, 65 King St., Dartmouth Cost: $5 Contact: 464-8857 or ewfa@eastlink.ca African Nova Scotian Music Association Awards - Feb 18th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Spatz Theatre, Citadel High School 1855 Trollpe St., Halifax Contact: 209-3294 or ansma@eastlink.ca