HRM African Nova Scotian Social Heritage Survey

Social heritage includes things like monuments, special places, artefacts, documents, traditions, stories, special skills, dance and music. Social heritage is about the past, but more importantly it is about present and future generations.

African Nova Scotians hold a unique place in the history and current make‐up of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). HRM is developing the first Social Heritage Strategy for the Region, which will define future heritage programs and services offered by the municipality.

It is important that the Social Heritage Strategy acknowledge the history and present‐day goals of all African Nova Scotians, who are among the founding cultures of HRM.

Find more information about the Social Heritage Strategy by reviewing the Questions and Answers document.

Please take the time to fill out the survey below. Your feedback will be used to develop the Strategy and future programs.

1. HRM heritage programs should be based on the following proposed values:

Visibility and Awareness
Integration and Inclusion
Empowerment and Learning
Access and Equity
Diversity and Participation
Creativity and Innovation
Leadership and Stewardship
Acknowledgement

Which of the above values stand out for you with respect to African Nova Scotian heritage in HRM and why? Are there any values missing?

2. HRM can support social heritage in the region through programs and services including:

Communication
Networking
Safeguarding and providing access to heritage
Opportunities for creative community expression

What can HRM do to…

Support community stewardship of African Nova Scotian heritage?

Acknowledge and increase awareness of African Nova Scotian heritage in the Halifax region?

Encourage economic development in African Nova Scotian communities through their heritage assets?

For statistical purposes, please provide the following information. (Optional)

Postal Code (first 3 digits):
Gender (i.e. male, female):
Age: