Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee seeking members
The Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (EDAC) is looking for committee members.
Please submit a letter of interest by Monday March 31, 2026.
A letter of interest explains what kinds of perspectives and experiences you could bring to the committee. Here is the committee's Terms of Reference. If you have any questions, or would like to be on the committee, please reach the Community Engagement Coordinator at
Email:
Mail: Municipality of Cumberland County
Attn: Clerk’s Office
1395 Blair Lake Road
Upper Nappan, NS
B4H3Y4
See the Policy on Citizen Appointments for information on things like:
- Reimbursements for travel
- Honorarium (money given per meeting as thanks for your time),
African Heritage Month
February was African Heritage Month in the Municipality of Cumberland.
The theme in Nova Scotia is Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power and Progress. It references the strength that comes from collective effort, the clarity that shared purpose provides, and the commitment needed to build lasting prosperity and progress.
The celebration highlights the achievements and resilience of African Nova Scotians, who have shaped the province’s history for more than 400 years. It includes events and activities designed to educate, inspire and build connections across Nova Scotia.
This year, we are featuring Maurice Ruddick, also known as the Singing Miner, who was born in Joggins and lived in Springhill and survived being trapped underground during the 1958 Bump.
Read the full article here.
Here's a link to the interview with Dean Ruddick, a son of Maurice Ruddick.
Equity & Diversity Plan (2025)
Our plan is here!
Municipality of Cumberland Equity Plan