A founding member of the United Council of Scots in Atlantic Canada

 

Federation for Scottish

Culture in Nova Scotia

We celebrate and perpetuate the cultural, linguistic, literary, athletic and artistic heritage and traditions of Nova Scotia’s diverse Scottish communities.

We are a coalition of individuals, families, associations and institutions that are passionate about preserving, protecting and promoting all forms of expression of Scottish cultural identity in Nova Scotia.

 

Caidreachas do Dhualchas

Albannach ann an Albainn Nuaidh

Bidh sinn a’ cur air adhart dualchas coimhearsnachdan ioma-ghnèitheach na h-Albann Nuaidhe: cànain, litreachas, lùth-chleasachd, agus ealain.

Is sinne co-bhann de phearsachan, theaghlaichean, chomainn agus stéidheachain aig a bheil suim ann a’ gléidheadh, a’ dìonadh agus ag àrdachadh gach uile seòrsa de dhualchas Albannach.

News Room & Calendar

Latest Activity:

 

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

Recent Items:

 

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"

 

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

 

Meetings & Events:

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.
Council Chambers, New Glasgow Town Hall
111 Provost Street, New Glasgow  http://www.newglasgow.ca/townhall
Donations of sandwiches and sweets accepted.  Tea and coffee will be provided. An agenda will be issued two weeks before the meeting and posted online. Please RSVP with the President or the Secretary.  Committee Chairs are asked to provide Secretary Audrey Manzer with a brief written report.

 

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 - FSCNS hosts United Council of Scots Meeting
Annual meeting of the Scottish societies of NS, NB, PE and NL.

Location:  Amherst.Details:  TBA April 2012.

 

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)

 

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.  MORE>>

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.
 


2011 INTERNATIONAL GATHERING OF THE CLANS IN NOVA SCOTIA!