5th Annual Summit: Celebrating Unity, Progress, and Community Vision

Marking the culmination of our 5-Year Plan and boldly launching into our 6–11 Year Strategy, the 2025 Road to Economic Prosperity (REP) Summit will bring together African Nova Scotian communities, leaders, and partners for a day of recognition, dialogue, and action.

This year’s program features keynote speakers, dignitary greetings, cultural performances, certificates of appreciation, and participatory sessions designed to both reflect on progress and map the road ahead.

Tickets

This is a Pay What You Can event, with a minimum contribution of $5.

Every ticket purchased directly supports the sustainability of the Road to Economic Prosperity initiative, ensuring we can continue to deliver community-driven programming, expand our reach, and build lasting prosperity for all 52 land-based African Nova Scotian communities.

What to Expect

Attendees will engage with grassroots leaders, sector experts, and community partners to share knowledge and strengthen our collective path toward sustainable prosperity.

The Summit explores our four strategic pillars:

• Unity & Capacity Building
• Land Ownership & Infrastructure Development
• Education, Employment & Entrepreneurship
• Policy Reform

Highlights include:

• Performances
• Libation Ceremony
• Keynote Address
• Community Success Stories
• Youth Voices in Prosperity
• The Road Ahead Circle Talk
• Closing Panel

Why Attend?

This is more than a conference—it’s a community-driven gathering where we celebrate milestones, honor contributions, and shape the future together. Expect to:

• Build meaningful connections with leaders, elders, and youth.
• Learn from success stories and best practices.
• Contribute to shaping strategies for inclusive economic growth.
• Celebrate unity, resilience, and cultural excellence.

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