LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

We would like to acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people. The Treaties of Peace and Friendship cover this territory

We recognize that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people whose histories, legacies and contributions have enriched Nova Scotia for over 400 years.

African Heritage Month Fact of the Day -

Yesterday, we spoke of Viola Desmond and her mentorship of young black women via her  “Desmond School of Beauty Culture”.  Today we will discuss her challenge against racial discrimination in New Glasgow in 1946.  Viola Desmond refused to move seats in the Roseland Theatre after an usher told her to move. The main floor was for “Whites-only” but Desmond refused to move to the balcony. She was arrested, jailed overnight and convicted without legal representation for an obscure tax offence as a result. Despite the efforts of the Nova Scotian Black community to assist her appeal, Viola Desmond was unable to remove the charges against her and went unpardoned in her lifetime. She passed away on February 7, 1965. Desmond’s courageous refusal to accept an act of racial discrimination provided inspiration to later generations of Black persons in Nova Scotia and in the rest of Canada. In 2010, Lieutenant-Governor Mayann Francis issued Desmond a free pardon.

Food drive
This month at ADJH,  we are collecting non-perishable food items for Feed Nova Scotia. The food drive will run from February 6th- 16th to help support those in need in our community. Please ensure items are within expiry date and in good condition.  Homerooms will be competing for a prize to whoever brings in the most amount of food!

Spirit week
Students and staff are encouraged to take part in our Spirit week next week.
Monday February 12th,  we will kick off our Valentines Spirit week with Monochrome Monday (wear the same color, head to toe)
Tuesday will be Neon Day
On Wednesday we wear pink for Valentine’s Day
Thursday will be silly socks and crocs day
Friday will be PJ day
On Monday and Tuesday, candy grams will be sold in the foyer. 50 cents for one and 3 for a dollar!

Leadership
There will be a leadership meeting in Mme Arseneau’s room today at lunch.
Library
Today students and staff get to vote for their favourite picture in honour of Lunar New Year happening tomorrow!  A winner will be awarded their prize at the end of day!

Cheerleading
Cheer practice will be held today from 2:30-4:30pm

ADJH School Dance
Our next school dance will be Thursday, February 29th 6:30-8:30pm.  Tickets are available online via School Cash.  The cost is $6.00