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Scenes from the Halifax Pride Parade
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ students, alumni, faculty, and staff took to the streets for the Halifax Pride Parade, moving through downtown in a colourful, high-energy show of community and celebration. Read more.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Dal community members gathered on the Studley Quad to mark the beginning of Pride celebrations in Halifax and honour the efforts of those working for a more inclusive future.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The agreement, signed at the University of King’s College on Wednesday, June 24, will establish a province-wide framework across Nova Scotia's 10 public universities.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Staff and faculty reflect on fresh insights, big‑picture thinking, and renewed inspiration sparked at this popular spring gathering, touching on AI, belonging, and the student experience.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
It’s not always easy to talk about race and racism. That’s why Ajay Parasram, an assistant professor at Dal, created Safe Space for White Questions — a monthly drop-in session that encourages friendly and considerate conversation aimed at helping people better understand the impact of existing racial structures.
Ask an expert: Patti Doyle‑Bedwell on combating systemic racism in Canada’s health‑care system
Friday, October 16, 2020
The associate professor, lawyer, Aboriginal women’s rights advocate, author, and public speaker explains what can be done to address the many health disparities experienced by Indigenous peoples when accessing and receiving medical care.
Friday, October 16, 2020
Lissa Skitolsky, the Spatz Visiting Chair in Jewish Studies at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, provides a message of support against recent anti-Semitic stickers spotted in Halifax — and helps explain how these messages reflect historic persecution and oppression.
Friday, October 16, 2020
In the second profile in our series highlighting the five Reimagine NS reports, we hear from the authors behind "Support and Protect" on their work examining the provincial government's responses to recent crises and the six areas in need of improvement to better protect and support Nova Scotians.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The creativity of the students and faculty of Dal's Fountain School of Performing Arts gets a spotlight showcase this week, with the school's first-ever digital theatrical performance. Concord Floral streams online this week — live, worldwide, and free for everyone.