Reflections
- The program fostered creativity, identity, resilience, teamwork, and leadership.
- Activities connected history with personal empowerment, reminding youth of their potential as changemakers.
- The day strengthened confidence, self-expression, and motivation, leaving participants inspired and proud of their growth.
Emancipation Day Session
Opening Session: Mrs. Folashade emphasized discipline, consistency, and long-term success. A video on Emancipation Day highlighted African Nova Scotian history, resilience, and leadership.
Tie-Dye Activity: Youth designed symbolic T-shirts representing freedom, unity, and empowerment. This encouraged creativity, teamwork, and self-expression.
Kahoot Game: A 46-question quiz on identity, leadership, and growth. Lively competition, with prizes for winners.
Outdoor Games: Sack race, egg-and-spoon, tug of war, and three-legged race taught teamwork, patience, and perseverance. Winners received medals and prizes.
T-Shirt Showcase & Lunch: Youth proudly presented their T-shirts, sharing personal reflections on freedom and empowerment. A KFC lunch fostered bonding.
Awards Ceremony & Closing: Recognition of youth for consistency and commitment. Group photos captured pride, unity, and joy. The day ended with cleanup and warm goodbyes.
