Government of Nova Scotia  providing a wide range of information and convenient online access to government services; culture and heritage">

Sites that may interest you . . .   Government of Nova Scotia  providing a wide range of information and convenient online access to government services; culture and heritage, travel and tourism, investing in Nova Scotia, etc. Government of Canada  provides a wide range of information and convenient online access to government services. Local CAP Sites  providing free Internet access as well as free computer training to the public.  Find out everything you need to know about the closest site nearest you. Community Access Program (CAP)  a Government of Canada initiative administered by Industry Canada that aims to provide Canadians with affordable public access to the Internet and the skills they need to use it effectively. Industry Canada  fostering a growing competitive, knowledge-based Canadian economy. The department works with Canadians throughout the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, improve Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace. Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library  provides free public library service to the residents of Antigonish and Pictou Counties.  The Region serves its patrons through seven branch libraries and Books by Mail. Pictou Regional Development Commission  established as a partnership of the municipalities in Pictou County to encourage business growth and community economic development in the region.  The goal of PRDC is to consolidate Pictou County as one of the leading commercial and industrial areas of Atlantic Canada. Human Resources Development Canada  the federal government department that helps Canadians prepare for, and to find and keep work.  We also assist Canadians in their efforts to provide security for themselves and their families.  We do our best to promote a fair, safe, healthy, stable, cooperative and productive work environment for all Canadians. Town of Pictou  see what Pictou County has to offer.  Restaurants, festivities/events, accommodations, photos and much, much more. Town of New Glasgow  find out everything you need to know about the wonderful Town of New Glasgow. African Canadian Services Division  to provide the leadership, direction and planning required for the development and implementation of policies, procedures, programs and services which will address the systemic issues that have disadvantaged the Black community and which will ensure that Black learners benefit from a fully supportive learning environment. Native Born  a brief history of the Black Presence in Pictou County.  An important historical sketch of the Black community in New Glasgow.  Written by a group of interested citizens desirous of making a contribution to the community's first official "Homecoming."   Black Loyalists: Our History, Our People  how Canada became the home of the first settlements of free Blacks outside Africa. Black Business Initiative (BBI)  a province-wide business development initiative committed to fostering the growth of businesses owned by members of the Nova Scotia Black Community.  It also places priority on educating Black business owners in the operation of their business - from marketing to budgeting to securing funding. Black Nova Scotian  origins of the Black Community in Nova Scotia. Black Educators Association (BEA)  a volunteer non-profit organization formed to assist Black communities throughout the province to develop strategies that work towards an equitable education system in Nova Scotia. Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia  the Society for the Protection and Preservation of Black Culture in Nova Scotia (better know as the Black Cultural Society) was incorporated as a charitable organization in 1977.  The Society consists of 26 Board of Directors, representing various black communities in Nova Scotia and one representative of African United Baptist Association. Native Born  a brief history of the Black Presence in Pictou County.  An important historical sketch of the Black community in New Glasgow.  Written by a group of interested citizens desirous of making a contribution to the community's first official "Homecoming."                                                                                                                                                                          Copyright © 2001 Ward One Social & Recreation Centre.   All rights reserved. Any questions or comments concerning this website, please contact  berkleydesmondhotmail.com