(Front, from the left): Strait regional school board members Chelsea Burke, Anne Peters, Barbara Quirk, and Mary Jess MacDonald, as well as the board’s communications officer Deanna Gillis, were among those singing along to “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – also known as the “Black National Anthem” – and wearing traditional African scarves during the board’s annual African Heritage Month celebrations. The February 1 ceremonies were held in their traditional location, at the African Canadian Heritage and Friendship Centre within Chedabucto Education Centre/Guysborough Academy. Quilters help SRSB mark African Heritage Month By Jake Boudrot - February 7, 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Sign up for a monthly subscription. Just $4.99! Want to stay informed daily? Subscribe to The Reporter Newsletter and receive (up to) one email per day with all news updates, right to your inbox! Log In Register