African Nova Scotia land trust in limbo [Video]

A request for a block of land in the Cogswell Redevelopment Project by New Roots – an African Nova Scotia Land Trust – remains unanswered which has left the group feeling unsure of what the future will hold.

“We want to establish a path forward together as opposed to constantly having to re-engage with councillors,” said Treno Morton, engagement co-ordinator of New Roots.

Months ago, New Roots submitted a proposal to the Halifax Regional Municipality. The group is asking for a parcel of land to create mixed-income housing and commercial spaces for Black-owned businesses – an effort to address historical injustices from the destruction of Africville decades ago.

However, Morton says the city has yet to provide a clear response.

“After us coming with a very specific ask, asking for that parcel, we were kind of met with a very non-committal response and no clear direction on how we’re going to move forward.”

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