A founding member of the United Council of Scots in Atlantic Canada
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Federation for Scottish
Culture in Nova Scotia |
Caidreachas do Dhualchas
Albannach
ann an Albainn Nuaidh |
News Room & Calendar
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Latest Activity:
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04/16/2012 Spring Gen. Mtg. changed: Saturday, 19 May 2012, 10 a.m. 04/13/2012 Passing of Dr. Kenneth Nilsen, Celtic Studies, St. F.X. 04/10/2012 Transcript of Resolution 116 by Hon. David Wilson, Min. CCH. 04/10/2012 Bill 11 introduced in the House of Assembly 04/10/2012 "NS Proposes Tartan Day," The Chronicle-Herald 04/10/2012 Minister Wilson announces amendments to the NS Tartan Act 04/10/2012 "Tartan Day in Nova Scotia", CBC Nova Scotia |
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Recent Items:
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04/04/2012 Scotland's Gaelic Ministry establishes Gaelic bursaries for NS 04/02/2012 Press Release issued regarding NS Tartan Day on 10 Apr 2012 03/29/2012 Province set to make significant announcement on 10 Apr 03/22/2012 NS Tartan Day ceremony changed from Apr 5 to Apr 10 03/20/2012 Spring General Meeting moved to New Glasgow Town Hall 03/17/2012 Wishes for St. Patrick's Day extended our our Irish cousins 03/07/2012 Passing of John "Ian" Russell a great loss to Scottish community 02/14/2011 Culloden Ceremony date 21 Apr 2012 (not 14th) 02/18/2012 Clan Stewart/Stuart Tartan Day Dinner, 21 Apr 2011 01/31/2012 Spring 2012 "The Broadsword" released (Vol 30, No. 1) 01/18/2012 "The Scottish Federation responds" (www.cbc.ca/mainstreetcb) 01/08/2012 FSCNS Past President Rod C. Chisholm passes at age 91 12/22/2011 "Membership Form updated with new mailing address" 12/21/2011 "FSCNS calls for collaboration, dialogue in Scottish community" 12/20/2011 Address change: see below for more information... 12/22/2011 "Membership Form updated with new mailing address" 12/21/2011 "FSCNS calls for collaboration, dialogue in Scottish community" 12/20/2011 Address change: see below for more information... 12/20/2011 "The pipes are calling...) (www.thecasket.ca) 12/20/2011 "Gaelic College's balancing act" (www.capebretonpost.com) 12/20/2011 Reminder: 2012 Membership fees are due on January 1st. 12/17/2011 "Few takin' high road on winds of change at Gaelic College" 12/16/2011 "Statement by Comhairle na Gàidhlig/the Gaelic Council" 12/16/2011 "Statement by the Gaelic College, Q&A Document" 12/16/2011 "Voice of the People" (www.herald.ca) 12/14/2011 "The dancers response" (www.cbc.ca/mainstreetcb) 12/14/2011 "Ex Premier seeks to diffuse fallout at Gaelic College" 12/13/2011 "The pipers debate" (www.cbc.ca/mainstreetcb) 12/12/2011 "GC should retain competitive Highland dance..." 12/12/2011 "St. F.X. Celtic Studies Lecturer weighs in..." 12/11/2011 "Teacher: College to halt Highland dance/pipes" 12/09/2011 "End of an Era at the Gaelic College"
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Action Required. PO Box Changed... |
Recent changes at our postal outlet required us to change boxes. Box 477 has been discontinued, replaced with Box 811 (and a new postal code). Please forward all correspondence to:
FEDERATION FOR SCOTTISH CULTURE PO BOX 811 LOWER SACKVILLE NS B4C 3V3
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Sat, 21 April 2012 : Culloden Ceremony Assembly at the Knoydart Cairn at 11 a.m. Refreshment at Lismore following.
Sat, 21 April 2012 : Clan Stewart/Stuart Tartan Day Dinner St. Margaret of Scotland Church Hall, 3761 Robie St., Halifax 6:30 p.m. for 7 p.m. Roast beef. Keynote speaker: Mr. Nelson Ferguson. Tickets: $20 p.p. Limit of 80 place settings. Contact Carol at 902-443-2541 or Allan 835-5611.
Sat, 19 May 2012 (had been originally 5 May 2012)
Spring General Meeting.
Starts at 10 a.m.
Sat, 16
Jun 2012 - FSCNS hosts United Council of Scots Meeting Location: Amherst.Details: TBA April 2012.
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Newsletter Spring 2012 |
The Spring 2012 edition of our newsletter, The Broadsword, was published on 25 January 2012. The next edition is expected in April 2012. Please click on the following link to access this document. Please e-mail your questions, comments and news items to info@scotsns.ca.
Click here to download... The FSCNS Broadsword (Winter 2012)
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Scot of the Year: |
Nominations open for 2012 "Scoty" Award. Open to all Member Clans, Member Societies, and Individual Members of the Federation to propose a candidate (or candidates) from within their rolls. Since its inception in 2004, the Federation has received numerous nominations, all of whom were well qualified for this honour. Each and every nomination package receives much careful consideration, and the winner is determined by secret ballot of the Selection Committee. MORE>> |
Three decades of Community Service.
The Federation for Scottish Culture (FSCNS) has been the Voice for our province’s Scottish-cultural communities, cultural associations and clans since 1982. Through open communication, the FSCNS seeks to build beneficial partnerships with the larger Scottish community and with our sister organizations. We endeavour to create an appreciation of Scottish culture, traditions and heritage in all that we do. We celebrate Nova Scotia’s Scottish founding-culture status. We share our heritage openly with others.
Your Culture Needs You. Support Scottish Culture.
The members
of the Federation for Scottish Culture actively
preserve and promote Scottish culture, traditions and
heritage. We recognize
the contributions of generations of Scots to the fabric of our
society. We celebrate Scottish cultural traditions through
fellowship. Best of all, we like to have fun.
Membership is open
to anyone who wants to learn more about Scottish culture, as well as
clan societies and Scottish-cultural organizations.
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Contact Us.
The Federation wants to hear from you! The FSCNS will increase its
membership, advance youth initiatives, and seek out new
opportunities to promote Scottish Culture, Language and Heritage in
Nova Scotia. At the same time, we welcome additional volunteers to
assist on one of our many committees. We have need of whatever
talent you can offer. All you need do is
contact us.
