2020
In 2017, the government of Nova Scotia announced $2.7 million to address the land title problems in African Nova Scotian communities. Three years later, a new group of NSCC students reconnected with North Preston residents and their supporters to see what difference the money has made, and what still needs to change. For the first time, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil sat down for an in-depth interview.
Premier Stephen McNeil
Premier Stephen McNeil spoke for the first time at length on the issue of land titles in North Preston.
Robyn Schleihauf
Robyn Schleihauf is a pro bono lawyer and advocate for land titles in North Preston.
Violet Downey
Violet Downey and her husband Flemming had been fighting for land title for decades. They finally received it in March 2020.
Elaine Cain and her father have been trying to get title to their land in North Preston for more than 20 years. Their fight continues.
Christopher Downey
Christopher Downey recently won his case against the province in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. He will receive title to his land on February 5, 2021. It took him 17 years to get it.