Coastal Communities Network - Newsletter

People wanting to research the history of the province will soon have more options for accessing this information, thanks to a number of enhancements at Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management.

Brian Speirs, provincial archivist, announced today, May 19, that the archives is extending its hours and expanding its services in response to client requests.

"The Nova Scotia archives is the leading source of information for documents outlining the history of our province," said Mr. Speirs. "These improvements will make our heritage more accessible for everyone."

Starting next week, the Public Archives Building, located at 6016 University Ave. in Halifax, will extend its hours of operation to include Wednesday evenings until 9 p.m. This will make it easier for people who work during the day or who live outside the city to visit the Archives.

In addition, the archives has upgraded its on-site Internet services. The community access program facilities include six new computers and a workstation equipped for the physically challenged, and all public areas of the building now have wireless connectivity for visitors with laptops and personal communications devices.

"People's schedules are changing and internet resources and online messaging are now a routine part of research," said Mr. Speirs. "We are working to improve our service to the public by responding to these changing needs."

Over one million people use the services of the archives each year. More than 15,000 visit the Public Archives Building in person, while one million visit the Archives' website.

Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management acquires, preserves and makes available the province's documentary heritage. More information on hours of operation and services is available on the website at www.gov.ns.ca/nsarm/

With your kind permission regarding Loyalist Landing 2008, July 18-20 - Shelburne, Nova Scotia

In anticipation of a Grand Time in Nova Scotia in the Summer of 2008, from July 18 through July 22, as we celebrate the 225th Anniversary of the flight from America and Arrival in Canada of Thousands of Subjects Loyal to His Majesty, King George.

In conjction with the Loyalist Landing 2008 Society, the Prince of Wales American Regiment, will be organizing this great event, which will include several opportunties for re-enactors to do what we all do so well.

Owen Hamlin - Kings Orange Rangers and Atlantic Region B.A.R. - has been an enormous asset thus far and assures us that we will have the full support of the KOR and regional B.A.R.

A formal request to the B.A.R. executive was made previously and we live in Great Hope that they will also agree to support this event.

During the prime reenactment period above, we have plans for a large Encampment, many Suttlers, a re-creation of the Landing and arrival of Gov Parr, some planned skirmishes, ships battles, longboats, parades &tc, &tc.

We have to date seen interest from Several Quarters and have room and Heart for hundreds more. For those interested, the region will also be hosting events at Annapolis Royal (date uncertain) and Louisburg Surrender (Seven Years War : July 25-27).

Please look to your calendar for 2008 and plan to Join Us in New Scotland for a Grand time.

With warmest regards and expectations of seeing you in 2008,

I remain yr humbl svnt

Crossing Boundaries and Connecting Landscapes, Conserving the Northern Appalachian/Acadian Ecoregion

La version française suit

Click here for the Conference Flyer English / French
Announcement English / French

We invite you to share within your organisation and in your networks the attached announcement of Two Countries, One Forest ’s conference: Crossing Boundaries and Connecting Landscapes, Conserving the Northern Appalachian/Acadian Ecoregion. Find out how this conference relates to your work and take your place in the future of the ecoregion, today!

We are also sending to you formatted short announcements to include in your newsletters and e-bulletins to your members and networks.

If you have any questions, please contact Chantal at chantal.gagnon@2c1forest.org.

In the hopes of seeing you in Montréal!

Ms Chantal Gagnon
Two Countries, One forest
Conservation Project Coordinator
Phone: (902) 422-7242
Fax:      (902) 422-3205
Email:    chantal.gagnon@2c1forest.org
Web:     www.2c1forest.org
Mailing Address:
6151 Allan Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3L 1G7
CANADA

Nous vous invitons à partager avec votre organisation et vos réseaux l’annonce ci-jointe sur la conférence de Deux Pays, Une Forêt : Traverser les frontières et relier les paysages, Conservation de l’écorégion des Appalaches nordiques et de l’Acadie. Découvrez comment cette conférence a trait à votre travail et prenez votre place dans le futur de l’écorégion dès aujourd’hui!

Nous vous envoyons aussi de courtes annonces spécialement formatés pour que vous les insérés dans vos bulletins et communiqués électroniques destinés à vos membres et réseaux.

Si vous avez des questions, s.v.p. contactez Chantal à chantal.gagnon@2c1forest.org.

Dans l’espoir de vous voir à Montréal,

Mlle Chantal Gagnon
Deux Pays, Une Forêt
Coordinatrice des projets de conservation
Phone: (902) 422-7242
Fax:      (902) 422-3205
Email:    chantal.gagnon@2c1forest.org
Web:     www.2c1forest.org
Mailing Address:
6151 Allan Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3L 1G7
Canada

Grassroots, Community-based Philanthropy:
How can we support what we most care about?
Three regional roundtables are scheduled in Nova Scotia in January 2008: Click the link below for more details
Invitation-to-NS-Roundtables08.doc

15th Annual West Branch Maple Syrup Festival,
April 19 10am until 4pm $7 adults $3 child

Homemade pancakes and maple syrup with beans and sausage, with tea coffee or juice.

Display of hand-made quilts; Old time fiddle music; Pantry table with pies, cakes, cookies and other goodies

Click here for more details