NSCC’s Africentric learning options and why they matter

Africentric learning options help African Canadian and Black students see themselves reflected in their education, strengthening cultural pride, self-advocacy and leadership that supports long-term career success and community impact.

In these programs, faculty are respected African Nova Scotian educators who teach you about the achievements and accomplishments of the African Diaspora. By learning about African culture and ethnicity, you develop a sense of belonging and pride with your classmates, your community and communities across the world.

Africentric learning options at NSCC

Adult Learning Program – Africentric Learning Option
Earn your high school diploma from an Africentric perspective as you learn about culture, ancestry and world view.

Early Childhood Education – Africentric Offering
Learn to nurture the development of young children through an Africentric lens.

Why it matters

African Nova Scotian communities have shaped the province’s history, resilience and culture. NSCC’s Africentric programs honour that legacy by bringing community-rooted knowledge into the classroom, ensuring students can learn in ways that reflect their identities and experiences.

“Representation matters and African Nova Scotian students benefit from seeing diversity in their learning environment instead of just hearing about it,” says Justin West, Faculty, Early Childhood Education – Africentric Offering. “As an educator, seeing my students unlearn and reframe their ideas of education, embrace their identity and take pride in their heritage is the most rewarding part of this work. Students are proudly going out into the world, not just as educators, but as catalysts for change.”

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