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The Valley African Nova Scotian Development Association invites you to experience The Mathieu Da Costa African Heritage Trail.The Mathieu Da Costa African Heritage Trail is the physical manifestation of the African Nova Scotian experience as it has unfolded within Western Nova Scotia. Further, the Trail is a celebration of African culture and history cultivated by unique individuals and strong communities that is all too often forgotten.
Replicas of the Trail panels are available for purchase at a cost of $15.00/poster. You can also purchase the complete set of 8 posters for $80.00 - a $40.00 savings!
Rose Fortune Poster
Excite your students with this beautiful, full colour, bilingual poster celebrating Rose Fortune and her many "firsts".
$15.00
Windsor Plains Poster
This poster will introduce you to one of the many strong communities that shaped the African Nova Scotian experience in Nova Scotia. Serving as the Eastern Gateway to the Mathieu Da Costa African Heritage Trail , The Windsor Plains Community Panel Poster highlights community contributions and successes....
$15.00
W.P. Oliver Poster
Introduce your students to the remarkable W.P. Oliver. Young and old will marvel at his interesting life punctuated with spirituality, music, and a fondness for learning.
$15.00
Ben Jackson Poster
Civil War veteran, agrarian entrepreneur, and prominent citizen of Hantsport, Ben Jackson demonstrated a level of personal character and integrity through valour, and commitment to his community. Your students will be inspired by this remarkable contributor to the African Community in Nova Scotia.
$15.00
Inglewood Community
The Mathieu Da Costa African Heritage Trail celebrates the lives of remarkable individuals but also our strong communities. Inglewood Community is one such base. With emphasis placed on education, this community supports it's members with unwaivering commitment. We are pleased to showcase Inglewood...
$15.00
AUBA
This stunning poster introduces the AUBA Church Community. Throughout its' distinguished history, this unique institution has met the social, cultural, educational, and spiritual needs of its member communities.
$15.00
Mathieu Da Costa African Heritage Trail Set of E..
Own the complete set of the Mathieu Da Costa African Heritage Trail for $80.00 - a savings of $40.00!
$80.00
Mathieu Da Costa Poster
Decorate your classroom this African Heritage month with an Official Poster! Your students will marvel at the beautiful full colour images as they learn about the African Nova Scotian Experience.
$15.00