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: Peace & Friendship Park (1170 Hollis St)
Looking at a part of downtown now dominated by railroad tracks, hotels and modern apartment buildings we’ll remember the story of immigrants and migrants to Halifax, both those who came by choice, force or a lack of other options. This tour will discuss the complex history of racial and cultural interactions in Nova Scotia and shed light on how Halifax has always had a diverse population. This tour will begin at Peace and Friendship Park and end near the Seaport Market (formerly Cunard Centre)
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
Sun., May 11, 2025 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Venue Details
Peace & Friendship Park
1170 Hollis StreetHalifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2P6
