July 30th, 2021

August 1st is the anniversary of British Parliament's decision to abolish slavery across its empire in 1834 and is therefore known as Emancipation Day around the world. 

We encourage everyone to learn more about Emancipation Day and its history by spending some time checking out the resources available through the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs. 
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Emancipation Day Act
Chapter 5 of the Acts of 2021