🗞 Canada's first Universities Studying Slavery conference

EDUCATION

Dalhousie and King’s host first appearance of Universities Studying Slavery conference in Canada

Starting today and going through Saturday, the Universities Studying Slavery Conference is taking place in Halifax at the Black Cultural Centre in Cherry Brook and the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. This is due, in large part, to the partnership of Dalhousie University, the University of King’s College and the Black Cultural Centre following reports released by both institutes of higher learning about their direct and indirect financial relationships to the enslavement of Black people.

From 1789 to 1854, says King’s president Bill Lahey, “as much as 10% of the fees that were paid by students came from family wealth that was generated by enslaved Black people. To me, it's clear that it's a level of funding that means King’s could not have existed without it.”

As Dalhousie and King’s lead other Canadian universities to redress their own histories, four days of programming at the conference will address the theme “Slavery, Reparations and Education.” The full program for the conference can be found here.

For what to expect and why Halifax is the perfect destination for the first time this conference is being held outside of the United States, read more at The Coast.

Need to know

🔎 The Millbrook RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating 28-year-old Dylan Randall Francis, who was last seen in Millbrook on Oct. 13.

🚧 Due to the start of Phase 1 in the Cogswell District Redevelopment, Cogswell Street from Brunswick to Barrington Streets will be closed starting today until June 2024.

⚠️ The Nova Scotia Health Authority has issued a drug alert for Cole Harbour following a number of suspected opioid poisonings in the area.

🧪 If you need to stock up on COVID-19 rapid tests, kits are being distributed at the Zatzman Sportsplex in Dartmouth today from 11am-6pm.

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On The Coast

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Generations: The Sobey Family & Canadian Art at AGNS

Now on view at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Generations: The Sobey Family & Canadian Art tells the story of one family’s visionary engagement with art, braiding together works from titans of Canadian 20th century art to trail-blazing artists of today. The Gallery will be offering free access to all Nova Scotians until January 14.

In other news

🗣️ Mount Saint Vincent political science professor Jeffrey MacLeod tells Global News that he believes a main issue within the housing crisis is the provincial and municipal government's failure to properly collaborate.

🧦 Mary Crosby, also known as “Mary, queen of socks,” is making sure that the unhoused Halifax area population will have access to warm and dry socks this winter.

🚨 Police are investigating after multiple gunshots were heard, and damaged vehicles were located near Ahmadi Crescent in Bedford on Monday night.

⛪️ The $10 million donation to help repair Church Point's historical Église Sainte-Marie has fallen through, leaving its community discouraged.

🔥 A 138-page report on the recent HRM wildfires is inciting confusion in those whose homes and livelihoods were directly impacted.

🚔 The HRP seized a loaded firearm during a traffic stop in Dartmouth on Friday evening.

🛏️ The Province has announced it’ll be adding more long-term care rooms to help seniors receive the care they need.

🧑‍⚖️ Jamie Duckenfield has been charged with second-degree murder after the victim of a Portland Street stabbing died in hospital.

MUSIC

Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty headline free November show in Halifax

What do you get when you bring one of Canada’s most influential hip-hop figures, a recent Polaris Music Prize winner and two Halifax music powerhouses together under the same roof? The answer: One hell of a concert.

On Thursday, Nov. 9, Mr. “Everyday Rudebwoy” himself—Kardinal Offishall—will perform a free concert at the Marquee Ballroom (2037 Gottingen Street), as part of the TD Music Connected Series. Joining him on stage are Haviah Mighty, winner of the 2019 Polaris Music Prize for her album 13th Floor, reggae-roots royalty Jah’Mila and “Future meets Fugees” rapper Kayo.

Read more about the show and its performers at The Coast. 

🤝 Now hiring

• Taproom associate at Tatamagouche Brewing Co.

• Kelp hatchery & farm technician at Ecology Action Centre

• Professional dog walker at East Coast Dog

• General manager at 2 Crows Brewing

• Administrative assistant at Thales

• Legal assistant at Dalhousie University

Hiring? Reply back and let us know, and we’ll share it here!

Sure things

Looking for something to do this week? Check out these Coast picks:

🗓 Halloween Movie Night: Life Branch Church in Dartmouth is screening Shrek this week as part of its Halloween Movie Night series. Bring some cash for drinks and treats! | Oct. 20 | 5:30pm | Free admission.

🗓 Pumpkin carving contest: Want to put your pumpkin carving skills to the test? Sarah and Tom are having a pumpkin carving contest. Send in your photos before the deadline to be entered. The theme: Spooky K-pop | Oct. 17-Oct. 31 | Free.

🗓 Halifax Bicycle Music Festival: Help power up Halifax’s first ever music festival charged by pedaling, happening at the Halifax Waterfront and Sackville Landing. There will be performances by T. Thomason, Brendan Lam, Jacques Mindreau, Moira & Claire and Rebecca Fairless. | Oct. 22 | 1:30pm-5pm | Free admission.

Find more Halifax events in The Coast listings

Shop talk

🏈 New establishment Hey Babe Restaurant & Sports Bar is opening up on Larry Uteck Boulevard in Bedford on Oct. 27.

🍷 The new Jellies Bar is now open on Quinpool Road from Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm to late.

Shop this

🛍 2000s heart throb Chad Michael Murray has been announced as a guest for the upcoming Hal-Con. Get your tickets here. 

Deals

🧘 Stop by Halifax’s new acupuncture clinic, Sunmoon Room, and enjoy 15% your session all November long.

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