Celebrating Culture
Nova Scotia is home to a diverse community of people representing more than 100 cultures and ethnicities from all over the globe. Halifax Public Libraries is shaped by our community, and we aim to reflect the amazing traditions, experiences, accomplishments, and arts that create our shared story in Halifax. This page features a collection of reading lists, community-created content, events, virtual celebrations, and more. Check back often for new content.
Celebrating Culture: All Upcoming Events
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
Here's what's coming up on our What's On Calendar for Communities & Culture events. We hope to see you soon!
KANA'TA Canada Day Celebrations at the Library
June 23 & 25
Newcomers, join us for an interactive celebration. Explore interesting facts about Canada and enjoy a fun learning experience. Register now.
Shades of Indian Music: A Concert with Ashwani Kumar
Jun 21st | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Experience the rich sounds of Indian music, from khayal to qawwali, followed by a Q&A with the performers.
Sounds of Spring: Free Concerts & Performances
Multiple Dates
From Big Band shows to orchestras, jam sessions and sing-alongs, you'll want to tune into these events at your local Library this spring!
Celebrating Culture: All Upcoming Events
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
Here's what's coming up on our What's On Calendar for Communities & Culture events. We hope to see you soon!
KANA'TA Canada Day Celebrations at the Library
June 23 & 25
Newcomers, join us for an interactive celebration. Explore interesting facts about Canada and enjoy a fun learning experience. Register now.
Shades of Indian Music: A Concert with Ashwani Kumar
Jun 21st | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Experience the rich sounds of Indian music, from khayal to qawwali, followed by a Q&A with the performers.
Sounds of Spring: Free Concerts & Performances
Multiple Dates
From Big Band shows to orchestras, jam sessions and sing-alongs, you'll want to tune into these events at your local Library this spring!
Indigenous Peoples: Sharing Stories, Sharing Cultures
Recently published titles, added to our Indigenous Peoples Collection. Find a mix of fiction and non-fiction from around the world.
National Indigenous History Month: Indigiqueer & Two-Spirit
Explore the intersectionality of Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ people, including Indigiqueer and Two-Spirit experiences.
Indigenous Voices - Picture Books
Explore picture books written and illustrated by Indigenous people of Turtle Island. Plus, books written in Michif, Cree, and Mi'kmaq.
Indigenous Authored and Illustrated Titles for Teens
This list of teen stories and graphic novels features books and e-books by Indigenous authors and illustrators from across Canada.
Indigenous Peoples: Sharing Stories, Sharing Cultures
Recently published titles, added to our Indigenous Peoples Collection. Find a mix of fiction and non-fiction from around the world.
National Indigenous History Month: Indigiqueer & Two-Spirit
Explore the intersectionality of Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ people, including Indigiqueer and Two-Spirit experiences.
Indigenous Voices - Picture Books
Explore picture books written and illustrated by Indigenous people of Turtle Island. Plus, books written in Michif, Cree, and Mi'kmaq.
Indigenous Authored and Illustrated Titles for Teens
This list of teen stories and graphic novels features books and e-books by Indigenous authors and illustrators from across Canada.
National Indigenous History Month Resources
The Government of Canada has created a resource to help you learn more about National Indigenous History Month and how you can participate.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Learn more and celebrate its 30th anniversary.
94 Calls to Action: Truth & Reconciliation
The Library is sharing a year-long (re)examination of the TRC's 94 Calls to Action, increasing access to the report and its message.
Raymond Sewell on the Power of Indigenous Music
The Drum Has a Heartbeat: Pipukwes Latto’law (Raymond Gilbert Sewell), discusses the meaning of Indigenous music in his life.
National Indigenous History Month Resources
The Government of Canada has created a resource to help you learn more about National Indigenous History Month and how you can participate.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Learn more and celebrate its 30th anniversary.
94 Calls to Action: Truth & Reconciliation
The Library is sharing a year-long (re)examination of the TRC's 94 Calls to Action, increasing access to the report and its message.
Raymond Sewell on the Power of Indigenous Music
The Drum Has a Heartbeat: Pipukwes Latto’law (Raymond Gilbert Sewell), discusses the meaning of Indigenous music in his life.