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May 2024 Gaelic Nova Scotia Month

Published: May 1, 2024

May 2024 Gaelic Nova Scotia Month Proclamation

WHEREAS, 2024 marks the 28 anniversary of Gaelic Nova Scotia Month which is a time to embrace, honour and celebrate the history, culture, language, contributions, and achievements of Gaels across the province; and

WHEREAS, Gaelic culture is an integral part of the identity of Nova Scotia and Gaels represent one of the earliest non-indigenous cultural groups to settle in Mi'kma'ki; and

WHEREAS, new generations of language learners and cultural champions are carrying on and building upon the legacy of Gaelic Nova Scotia's tradition bearers; and

WHEREAS, our Municipality is committed to collaborating with Gaelic communities to support the growth of Gaelic as a part of the linguistic landscape of Nova Scotia through opportunities for language acquisition and capacity building within communities to ensure, the Gaelic language and culture will thrive in Oxford, NS.

THEREFORE, I, Greg Henley, Mayor of Oxford do hereby proclaim May 2024 as "Gaelic Nova Scotia Month" in the Municipality of Oxford, Nova Scotia.

Signed May 1, 2024 by Greg Henley, 

Mayor of Oxford, NS.