Communication

Important dates to remember in May

Important dates to remember in May

  • May is Asian Heritage Month
  • May is Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
  • May is Polish Heritage Month
  • May is Speech and Hearing Month
  • May 5 is Red Dress Day
  • May 10-16 is Education Week

Access Awareness Week - May 31-June 6

Access Awareness Week - May 31 to June 6

Access Awareness Week in Nova Scotia, taking place May 31–June 6, 2026, is an opportunity to recognize the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and the leadership of people with disabilities.

Screen Free Summer

Screen Free Summer: Digital Diet Guidance

As summer approaches, many families are thinking about screen time. This article introduces the idea of a “digital diet,” encouraging a focus on the quality and purpose of screen use rather than just limiting it.

Unplugged

Unplugged Canada

Unplugged Webinar on Smartphones, Social Media and More

Unplugged Canada is hosting a LIVE webinar on May 6 every parent and caregiver needs to hear. We're talking smartphones, social media, the research — and most importantly, what we can do about it.

Engage

Engage Nova Scotia Survey

Nova Scotia Quality of Life Survey 

Engage Nova Scotia is seeking more youth voices in their Nova Scotia Quality of Life Survey to ensure this critical demographic is properly represented in reporting.

Black Excellence

May 15 is Black Excellence Day

May 15 is Black Excellence Day

Black Excellence Day 2026 in Nova Scotia is an opportunity for schools to reflect on the learning and exploration of Black people and culture over the past year.

Responding to Technology-Facilitated Harms Among Young People

Responding to Technology-Facilitated Harms Among Young People

Unplugged Canada is hosting a free community event at the Canada Games Centre on Thursday March 5 at 7 p.m., available both in person and virtually. Join to learn from Dr.