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W H Dennis asks mayor to support the NSHCC
William Henry Dennis, vice president of The Evening Mail and The Halifax Herald, writes a letter to Halifax's mayor asking it to support the funding of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children. -
the Home opens
NS Archives"Approximately 3000 people gathered at Knox's Farm prior to marching in procession to the Home for Colored Children, three quarters of a mile distant. Private Arthur Wyse led the march, followed by the Salvation Army Band, then the executive of the African United Baptist Association, members of the local Masonic Lodge, and carriages with dignitaries. J.A.R. Kinney called it "the greatest event in the history of the colored people of Nova Scotia" -
1st radio telethon
The Home begins the first of its annual broadcast for funds over the radio, on the station CHNS. The fundraiser would continue every holiday season to this day, where it airs on Eastlink TV. -
James Kinney Jr becomes superintendant
James Ross Kinney Jr has taken over the position of superintendent at the NSHCC following the passing of his father a few years earlier. -
$7,000 in trust
According to their financial records, the NSHCC has close to $7,000 in their trust from family allowances. -
more than 60 residents live there
There are more than 60 children living at the home, ranging from ages 3 to 16. -
MacKinnon declines Board position
Though not present, F. R. MacKinnon is elected a member of the home's Board of Directors at their annual meeting. MacKinnon was unaware he was to be offered the position, and politely declines due to conflict of interests. -
$19,484 in donations
The home registers $19,484 in volunteer contributions. -
favourable report comes out
A report by Child Welfare finds that the staff and employees of the home “appear to be giving excellent physical and mental care to the children.” -
a request for donations is made
The NSHCC sends out its yearly letter asking for donations, which states that only 2% of the previous year's letter were replied to. “We do not want to bore you with a lot of figures but may we say that it is a continuous struggle to keep our heads above water.” -
Farming stops
A motion at the NSHCC's general meeting is passed unanimously, “to the effect that commercial farming be discontinued.” The adjacent farm to the orphanage had been a major source of income for decades. By '65, if had run a deficit of $17,500, and needed an additional $5,000 in repairs and livestock. **The photo shows Home children working picking peas on the farm. -
James Kinney Jr retires
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Desegregation
MacKinnon sends a letter to NSHCC president Croft stating “the time is now opportune for the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children to broaden its terms of reference and perspective and serve the entire community.” The NSHCC soon after becomes desegregated. However, "Share and Care," the official history of the home says this change happened in 1963. And the current director says the NSHCC never closed its doors to children of any rac. -
Home wrangles to institutionalize more kids
The NSHCC states there are 53 black children in foster homes in the province, 42 of which are in white homes. "If we were able to have a large number of the Black children that are now in Foster homes placed at the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children our future and financial position would be a great deal brighter," the Home's representative writes. -
Home kids live on $3.50 a day
The NSHCC's per diem rate for children in its care is only $3.50. The home applies to the province for an increase, as the cost of caring for each child is closer to $9.00 per day. -
Staff undertrained
A staff report is described during an NSHCC board meeting. The report concludes “there was very little difference in the qualification, experience and expertise of persons presently classified as domestics and those classified as child development workers.” -
Royal Commission says get kids out of institutions
Graham Royal Commission Report comes out, finding that “institutional care of any kind is passe, and something new must be developed to replace this type of care.” and that “a poor home is better than a good institution for the welfare of a child.” -
new program created
The NSHCC submits a plan to the province for the creation of a new program of child development, helping black children in its care due to the lack of suitable foster homes. $45,000 in grants are requested from the Department of Social Services. -
Rippon finds staffing problems
Rosemary Rippon returns to the NSHCC for another visit. She concludes that there are “difficulties in obtaining improvement in staff due to the limited number of black persons in the community who would be suitable from an educational point of view or who would work for the low salary paid.” -
allowance per child quadruples
MacKinnon lets the NSHCC know the Department of Social Services will increase the per diem rate to $12.50 per child. -
$4,800 per year for workers
Each of the nine childcare workers at the NSHCC are making $4,800 per year -
Move to new building
The NSHCC moves to a new complex, down the road from its original location. The empty home still sits, unused, to this day. -
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Jane Earle's term as executive director of the NSHCC
Earle orders no more physical abuse, but is unaware of the sexual abuse going on. She finds out later. From the Chronicle-Herald -
Black Cultural Centre opens
Black Cultural Centre historyThe Black Cultural Centre is constructed across the street from the original NSHCC location, on land belonging to the NSHCC. -
Saunder's book published
Daily News columnist Charles Saunders publishes Share & Care: The Story of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children. -
Chretien praise
Prime Minister Jean Chretien writes to the NSHCC, praising it for adding “to the quality of life of the nation's young people.” -
Earle introduces former victim to NSHCC board
The board refuses to meet with her or hear out the former resident's story. -
Insurer backs out
NS insurers refuse to cover child welfare agenciesNova Scotia insurers are pulling out of insuring child welfare services and the provincial government has been forced to step in as insurer. The provincial government is now providing coverage for the Nova Scotia Home for Coloured Children and four Children's Aid Societies after insurers cancelled or refused to renew their policies. -
Akoma unveiled
2010: The NSHCC opens the Akoma Family Centre on its grounds; a short term residential facility for sibling groups aged 0-19. -
Home celebrates 90th anniversary
Announcement: On Monday June 6th, 2011, The NS Home for Coloured Children ( NSHCC ) will be marking its 90th Anniversary. There will be an Annual General Meeting that night at 6:30 PM at City Heights Church ( 946 Main Street ). They will be having a Gala Dinner on Saturday evening June 11th at 6:30 PM at the Park Place Ramada Plaza Hotel in Burnside. The guest speaker is Dr. Peter Paris (Brother to Mary Paris former Matron at the NSHCC) and guest Soloist - Nia Porter. Tickets are $90 each. On Sunday June
