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Office of Diversity & Inclusion/ANSAIO

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African Nova Scotian Affairs

ANSAIO

Immigration Services

A platform to help immigrants and newcomers

Accessibility

Information on accessible services

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Anti-Black Racism Grants program

The African Nova Scotian Affairs Integration Office/ANSAIO is thrilled to announce the launch of the new Anti-Black Racism Grants program in Halifax.

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Immigration Services

A new centralized platform to help immigrants and newcomers to Halifax

Senator Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard

July 7, 2020 presentation to Halifax Regional Council on Anti-Black Racism

City Hall with Mi'kmaw and African symbols as well as Diversity and Inclusion logo

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See photos of our events and initiatives.

Contact Information

Diversity & Inclusion Office
Email: diversity@halifax.ca
Phone: 902.490.3677

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    Email: indigenous@halifax.ca
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    Email: newcomers@halifax.ca 

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