Public Health Resources for Black People

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Black Health and Wellness Events

The Advisory Committee for Black Public Health is pleased to offer four Black Health and Wellness Events this spring, taking place in Dartmouth, Truro, Sydney and Kentville. These events will include a variety of services provided by a team of health professionals and community leaders working together to provide a positive, Africentric health and wellness experience. 

All are welcome to attend and take advantage of the services offered, as well as the opportunity to congregate with diverse Black, African Nova Scotian and Newcomer community members in a culturally competent space.

Jump to the listings below to see the available services at each event.

About the Advisory Committee for Black Public Health

Due to anti-Black racism, social and economic factors, people of African descent are at a higher risk for getting sick and are disproportionately affected by severe illness and hospitalization. 

The Association of Black Social Workers (ABSW), Health Association of African Canadians (HAAC), and other African Nova Scotian and Black community organizations work closely with health system leaders to develop strategies to build trust and improve health outcomes for people of African descent. Our key partners include Nova Scotia Health Public Health and the Department of Health and Wellness.

This partnership began during COVID-19, during which time Black community leaders worked to ensure people of African descent were represented at the table, and to support local access to resources. We are now transitioning pandemic work into long-term, meaningful improvements in health care access and quality of care for Black and African Nova Scotian communities, with a focus on the importance of vaccination as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Watch this video to learn more about the work this group has done to support COVID-19 vaccination for people of African descent.

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