Celebrating May Day and advancing year-round a culture of solidarity at the intersection of labour and art in Mi’kma’ki.
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Description
Join us for interactive walking tours that share the complex working class history of downtown Halifax. Each tour takes a different path through the city core and discusses different aspects of working class history and culture. The tours are designed to be stand alone but also work as a series, with each tour covering different topics and following a different path.
Departure: Old Spring Garden Library (corner of Brunswick St and Spring Garden Rd)
Moving through downtown we will talk about the impact of people, land, and power on the evolution of the colonial urban centre over the last 300 years while experiencing the city around us. From the paupers grounds of the 18th century, integrated neighbourhoods of the 19th century, strikes of the 20th century and movements for social justice today. This tour begins at the old Memorial Library and ends at the waterfront.
The Only Wealth Is Our Labour: Artists Sarah Mosher & Hanah Genosko will be carrying their crafted banner along for the tour!
General Tour Notes:
- Each tour is approximately 90 minutes in duration with regular stops for discussion along the way.
- Washrooms and parking are available near the beginning and end of each tour.
- Places to sit or perch are present at most tour stops
- The tours run over and downhill only
- The tours follow paths that only include intersections with curb cuts and follow sidewalks that are in good shape.
- The tour has been designed with accessibility in mind. If you would like more information on the tour’s accessibility please email: info@mayworkskjipuktukhfx.ca
ASL interpretation will be provided for this event.
Date & Time
Sat., May 3, 2025 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Venue Details
Old Halifax Memorial Public Library
5381 Spring Garden RoadHalifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1E9
