Loyalist Connections

From 1812-1816, a contingent of Black Refugees settled Beechville on the outskirts of Halifax. Once a predominantly Black community spanning over 5000 acres, Beechville’s geographical boundaries have declined over the years as a result of “urban” development. Our inspiring conversation with special guest Dr. Barb Hamilton-Hinch discusses her connection to Beechville, how the community has changed over the years, and the motivation behind her research.

Episode Summary: Community Introduced, Guest’s Connection to Community, Research Inspiration, Domestic Servitude, and Community identity as a result of urban development

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Show Notes

From 1812-1816, a contingent of Black Refugees settled Beechville on the outskirts of Halifax. Once a predominantly Black community spanning over 5000 acres, Beechville’s geographical boundaries have declined over the years as a result of “urban” development. Our inspiring conversation with special guest Dr. Barb Hamilton-Hinch discusses her connection to Beechville, how the community has changed over the years, and the motivation behind her research.

Episode Summary: Community Introduced, Guest’s Connection to Community, Research Inspiration, Domestic Servitude, and Community identity as a result of urban development 

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What is Loyalist Connections?

Historic Black settlements in Nova Scotia tell a long-neglected story and through studying them we can unlock invaluable, under-represented knowledge. On a journey of rediscovery, Shawn Smith and Laurice Downey present Loyalist Connections: Est. 1783. They are determined to shed light on these lost and disappearing communities, discuss why these communities could not survive or are fading, and what these collapses tell us about the historic and modern systemic racism Black Nova Scotians face today.

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