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“Taking care of us”: Community event centres African Nova Scotian health care
±«Óătv’s African Nova Scotian Strategy hosted “Taking Care of Us” this spring, a vibrant event spotlighting Black health-care leadership and career pathways. Read more.
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Friday, July 4, 2025
A partnership with a nearby community school tapped into children's creativity to ensure the new medical sciences building feel inviting once it opens later this year.
Friday, July 4, 2025
A 2023 flood devastated ±«Óătv’s medical research hub. Two years later, labs reopen, revealing a powerful story of recovery, innovation, and community strength.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eight vibrant paintings by Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy now grace the halls of ±«Óătv’s Weldon Law Building thanks to a donation by alum Allan Silverman. The gift, facilitated through the ±«Óătv Art Gallery, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage and expand public access to underrepresented voices in Canadian art.
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Friday, May 26, 2023
Dozens of individuals received their pins for 25, 35, 45, and 50 years of service to the university this spring at two ceremonies previously postponed due to pandemic restrictions.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A portrait of Mi’kmaw author and activist Daniel Paul painted by renowned Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy is set to be displayed at ±«Óătv in recognition of his contributions as a Mi’kmaw historian.
Monday, May 15, 2023
This month, work begins at the Killam Memorial Library on a deep energy retrofit that is projected to reduce both energy and water consumption in the building by more than 50 per cent. Closures will be scheduled to minimize disruptions to users.
Friday, May 12, 2023
We chat with Dal's influential gallery head as she unveils a major exhibition of African Nova Scotian textiles and canvas works curated by artist David Woods this week.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Indigenous Admissions Pathway helps facilitate entrance into ±«Óătv Medical School for Indigenous students, such as Bonnie Cremo from Eskasoni First Nation, by assessing applications using a holistic file review.