A Conversation with Dr. Clotilda Yakimchuck: Creating Space for African Nova Scotians in Health Professions

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February20
Tuesday, 20 February, 2018 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Halifax North Memorial Library; 2285 Gottingen St; Halifax
Cost: 
Free
Organized By: Africentric Learning Institute of Nova Scotia (ALI)

Dr. Clotilda Coward Douglas Yakimchuck, native of Sydney Nova Scotia, will share an inspiring historical retrospective on the struggle to get African Nova Scotians into the health professions in the 1950s and 60s, in particular nursing. She will discuss the challenges of the time and the gains that were made.

Contact Information:

Harvi MIllar
(902) 830-4278
africentrictv@gmail.com

 

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