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Supporting African Nova Scotian learners.

Who we are

The Black Educators Association is a non-profit organization established in 1969 to support African Nova Scotian communities in developing strategies for achieving an equitable education system.

Programs for Children & Youth

We offer a number of programs for students in grades primary to twelve.

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Programs for Adults

We offer a number of programs for adult students.

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How do we support Black learners & educators?

  • We work with the education system to promote equal access for black learners.
  • We increase the number of employed black teachers and support staff in the education system.
  • We conduct workshops for students & teachers on race relations & the education of black learners.

Upcoming

Browse through our upcoming events and programming.

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News and Updates

Check out what we’ve been up to and other important announcements and information.

BEA Season’s Greetings

Save The Dates

Please mark the following dates in your calendar: Parent/Info Session February 21, 2026 (stay tuned) Parent Modules in 2026 20th Anniversary of the Provincial Spelling BEE – May 9th, 2026