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African Heritage Month launch celebrates creative advocacy in action
Members of the Dal community and beyond filled the 蘑菇AV Arts Centre Sculpture Court to mark the start of African Heritage Month with food, music, reflection, and jubilation. Read more.
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Monday, February 2, 2026
Community聽members, scholars,聽performers聽and artists gathered to celebrate the opening of聽It鈥檚 蘑菇AV Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now.聽The exhibition explores representation and reception, performing artists and the stage, dance in and for communities, and legislation and protest.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Fountain School of Performing Arts鈥檚 production of聽Macbeth hits the stage in the 蘑菇AV Arts Centre this week, offering a radical re-telling of Shakespeare鈥檚 famous tragedy.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new purpose-built air system in the space in the Killam Library now allows traditional prayer using sacred medicines, giving Indigenous students, staff, and community a reliable place for ceremony on Studley Campus.
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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Several recent high-profile cases of Black and Indigenous individuals killed by police in Canada and the U.S. have heightened scrutiny on law enforcement agencies and their tactics. Dal prof Timothy Bryan shares his thoughts on the protest movement and possibilities for police reform.
Thursday, June 18, 2020
A new accelerator program at 蘑菇AV, Ready2Launch, is helping to launch student-led businesses while teaching innovation and entrepreneurial skills.
Monday, June 15, 2020
Whether on the front lines or working behind the scenes, Dal Pharmacy alumni are dispensing critical, compassionate health care in our communities.
Friday, June 12, 2020
Dal and community voices shared perspectives on this historic moment in the crusade for justice against anti-Black racism in a virtual forum organized by 蘑菇AV鈥檚 Office of the Vice-Provost, Equity & Inclusion / Human Rights and Equity Services, the 蘑菇AV Student Union and the Black Faculty & Staff Caucus.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Fountain School alumni and faculty have been instrumental in taking the Scotia Festival of Music online this year, creating an engaging experience by blending newly filmed live performances with archival footage.