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Public message from Gola Taraschi-Carr, Director, ARC: We wish to announce that as of March 25th 2021, we are no longer continuing in our relationship with Halifax Pop Explosion as a consultant. We wish to thank everyone who engaged with us in our role since January 2021 & wish the Board well as they continue on in their journey from here.

Wela’lioq: Acadian letter to the Mi’kmaq - Nova Scotia Advocate Ricky RIchard reflects on the tremendous debt he and fellow Acadians owe to the Mi'kmaq for shielding them when they were chased and deported by the British. "I am alive today because of the Mi’kmaq. I want to thank them. I owe them my life and that is a debt I cannot possibly repay. ... My life i...

Gay men take over #ProudBoys on Twitter A hashtag used by the far-right fascist group, Proud Boys has been hijacked by the gay men to the delight of thousands of people on social media.

Carol Millet: I see you. I hear you. I no longer believe you.

Open letter to Premier McNeil on his apology to Black and Mi’kmaw Nova Scotians - Nova Scotia Advocate I see you, I hear you, I just no longer believe you, writes Carol Millett.

“Our politicians know what to do; they just don’t want to do it. Continuing to involve us in their charades of empathy may be personally fulfilling, but we are not here for their therapy. We demand justice.”

Opinion: In Nova Scotia, justice delayed remains justice denied Premier Stephen McNeil’s apology for systemic racism in Nova Scotia’s justice system looks to be just the latest contribution to a cynical and ineffective cycle