Toussaint Louverture

ANSA and our partners present Toussaint Louverture, a special film showing on November 20th at Dalhousie University

 

African Nova Scotian Affairs, in partnership with James R. Johnston Chair, Transition Year Program and Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq Initiative, Dalhousie University, are pleased to present:

 

Toussaint Louverture

 

Date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2013

Time: 6 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.    

Location: Dalhousie University, Weldon Law Building - 6061 University Ave, Room 105

 

This is the story of a man who fought all his life against colonization and slavery. On the eve of the French Revolution in 1789, Toussaint Louverture, freed slave from Santo Domingo (Saint-Domingue), started the liberation movement that would lead to the island’s independence and the creation of Haiti.

 

Admission is free, refreshments will be available. This film is not suitable for younger children.