Celebrating Culture

Celebrating Culture

Nova Scotia is home to a diverse community of people representing more than 100 cultures and ethnicities from all over the globe. Halifax Public Libraries is shaped by our community, and we aim to reflect the amazing traditions, experiences, accomplishments, and arts that create our shared story in Halifax. This page features a collection of reading lists, community-created content, events, virtual celebrations, and more. Check back often for new content.

October is Mi'kmaw History Month

Wi’kipatmu’k Mi’kmawey. Honouring of the Mi’kmaw Way.

Take time to honour and learn about Mi'kmaw history and culture. Learn more on the official Mi'kmaw History Month website, and explore Library events and resources on our Mi'kmaw History & Culture portal page.

The official theme for Mi'kmaw History Month 2024 is Food and its significance in Mi'kmaw culture. Learn more about the theme and download the official 2024 poster here.

Culture Days

Culture Days is happening across Canada, September 20 through October 13, 2024. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. Explore events, resources, and reading lists on this page, and find more ways to get involved at culturedays.ca!

Celebrating Culture: All Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
Here's what's coming up on our What's On Calendar for Communities & Culture events. We hope to see you soon!

Sounds of Spring: Free Concerts & Performances

Multiple Dates
From Big Band shows to orchestras, jam sessions and sing-alongs, you'll want to tune into these events at your local Library this spring!

Lift Every Voice 10: African Heritage Month Musical Showcase

February 20, 2025
Lift Every Voice (10) is a showcase of amazing talent from our African Nova Scotian music community. Don't miss this special event.

On the Central Stage

Discover unforgettable performances on the Central Stage. From jazz to Hip-Hop and more, we're setting the stage for standing ovations.

National Canadian Film Day 2025: Atlantic Canada & Film

April 17 is National Canadian Film Day. Discover the creative side of Atlantic Canada with these books, films, and resources.

Made in Canada: Fiction Titles

Celebrate Canadian storytelling by checking out buzzworthy novels by talented authors from across the country.

Made in Canada: Non-Fiction

Explore the richness of Canadian publishing with these standout non-fiction reads from publishers across the country.

International Women's Day: Notable Atlantic Canadians

Discover the inspiring stories of Atlantic Canadian women, from artists to activists, who have made history.

In The Sunroom: we don’t have much in common anymore

On display from March 2 to April 12, 2025 in The Sunroom at Central Library, we don’t have much in common anymore by Christie Melville.

African Heritage Month Trivia 2025

Test your knowledge of Black literature with our fun, interactive African Heritage Month book trivia.

Opening Night 2025: Entering African Heritage Month in Style

Celebrate African Heritage Month with us! Check out photos from our inspiring Opening Night filled with music, joy, and unity.

Poetry & Music Unite in a Powerful Performance

Experience the fusion of poetry and music! See joyous and powerful moments from 5 Poets Breaking into Song (#16) in our event photo gallery.
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