Black Artists Network of Nova Scotia

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

FINAL DAY TO VOTE FOR UPCOMING BANNS PUBLICATION BOOK COVER
I have attached rough graphics for the upcoming BANNS book publication "Canaan Land- Contemporary African Nova Scotian Creative Writing". Help us decide the cover by indicating your #1 and #2 choices. You can also indicate if you would like to see other options. Artwork featured on covers by local artists and BANNS members. Submit by end of day Sept. 30, 2026 (extended from original Sept 28 deadline)

09/26/2026

AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN ORIGINAL ART & ART PRINTS FROM BANNS
Embellish your community centre, business building, office space and home, film and stage set with original art and art prints by talented African Nova Scotian artists. Choose from the roster of BANNS artists including Ibe Ananaba, Justin Augustine, Sharmay Beals-Wentzell, Myla Borden, Anja Clyke, Louise DeLisle, Rebecca Fisk, Angel Gannon, Boma Nnaji, Duane Jones, Shawn Skeir, Kemi Adeyemi Wilson and David Woods.
Images in post:
L-R ' Stash Bee' Anja Clyke, Dartmouth; 'Down The Road' acrylic David Woods, Dartmouth; 'Urban Landscape' oil Shawn Skeir, Toronto
Contact [email protected]

09/26/2026

AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN ORIGINAL ART & ART PRINTS FROM BANNS
Embellish your community centre, business building, office space and home, film and stage set with original art and art prints by talented African Nova Scotian artists. Choose from the roster of BANNS artists including Ibe Ananaba, Justin Augustine, Sharmay Beals-Wentzell, Myla Borden, Anja Clyke, Louise DeLisle, Rebecca Fisk, Angel Gannon, Boma Nnaji, Duane Jones, Shawn Skeir, Kemi Adeyemi Wilson and David Woods.
Images in post:
L-R ' Edith Clayton basketmaker' watercolour Al Chaddock, Dartmouth; 'Canadian Landscape' oil Justin Augustine, Halifax; 'Untitked' oil Justin Augustine, Halifax
Contact [email protected]

09/20/2026

Dear community,

The Bog Community Engagement Surveys are now open, and we want to hear from you.

As part of our province-wide conversation on how The Bog should be commemorated, we're inviting descendants of The Bog, Black Islanders, and the broader Island community to share their thoughts, memories, and ideas. Not everyone can make it to a town hall, and the surveys are another way to make your voice part of this.

── Complete a survey (open until September 25) ──

Descendants and Black Islanders Survey:
English
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMTLTk8qxf1XKRNEjnLkcTIZzUHFJHRcls4Z0eND04hMfZaA/viewform?pli=1
French
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pdKdesyt1ZG3Ahyw3-XPPM5B-7q9KBvF8GgaOumebqo/edit

Public Awareness Form:
English
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1h-zgXm9FaFS7jIpzwi5IOLXhlfs-F-FfSmtOOH51oKcSVw/viewform
French
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15zw8-JubNoxlSp36pUOvzeoVOA8O_Nr60aBiyXE7ynA/edit

── Join us at a town hall ──

Each session includes a short educational component on the history of The Bog, followed by facilitated small-group conversations where you can share your perspectives, memories, and ideas.

📍 Montague — September 22, 2026
6:00–7:30 PM · 540 Main St, Montague
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-engagement-remembering-the-bog-montague-tickets-1998497945152

📍 Summerside — September 23, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM · 30 Greenwood Dr #6, Summerside
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-engagement-remembering-the-bog-summerside-tickets-1998497235028

For descendants who'd prefer to share their family history in a private setting, individual interviews are also available. Please contact us at [email protected] to arrange one.

Whether you are a descendant of The Bog, a Black Islander, or a member of the broader Island community, your voice and perspective are welcome in this process. If you can't attend a town hall, we encourage you to complete a survey and make your voice part of the conversation.

Nothing for the community, without the community.

We look forward to hearing from you, learning together, and ensuring The Bog's history is meaningfully remembered for generations to come.

This engagement was made possible through the support of the PEI ANTI-racism office.

09/20/2026

BANNS member Melinda Clayton Patterson (right - b. East Preston) showing her quilts to former Governor General Michaele Jean and Manitoba Premier Wabanakwut Kinew (the first ever indigenous provincial premier in Canada) during the recent National Black Summit Sept 18-20, 2026 in Winnipeg. A proud moment for Melinda and our African Nova Scotia quilt artists.

09/16/2026

CALL FOR AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN QUILTMAKERS
After the success of the Black Artists Network's still available"The Secret Codes: African Nova Scotian Quilts" exhibition, BANNS is embarking on a new exhibition project creating quilts that depict important personalities, places and events in African Nova Scotian history. Great opportunity for quiltmakers to take part in a project that will include specialized workshops and collaborating with top quiltmakers from across the province. Honorariums available for participation.Must be able to make applique, picture quilts. Send quiltmaker's bio/CV to [email protected] by November 1, 2026. Email for additional information.