Dear Friends,
First, I want to acknowledge an amazing evening we held with local legends, the McCready Brothers. On February 29, we held a pay-what-you-can performance where all the funds donated would go to the APEX Scholarship for Black Youth. And at over $2000 raised for the scholarship, we’re proud to call it a resounding success.
In reflecting on recent celebrations such as Black History Month, and now March where we celebrate Disability Awareness and Women’s History Month, I am thrilled to announce an exciting new project at the Marigold Cultural Centre. Let’s set the context.
At the heart of our mission lies a belief in fostering a broad mind, one that acknowledges biases and embraces diversity. Understanding privilege leads not to guilt but to gratitude and a commitment to extending opportunities to others.
Our identities are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves, and promoting equity means caring for one another and recognizing the inherent value in each individual. It's about creating space for everyone to participate and access cultural experiences. With this in mind, I am thrilled to announce a two year project at the Marigold we are calling Designing our Future. It’s a massive reshape of our organization, how we operate, and how we articulate our future.
With the support of Bradley Consulting and the Government of Nova Scotia, we are embarking on a two-year project to modernize our organization, promoting self-awareness and inclusivity. Through workshops, consultations, and commitment, we aim to build a Marigold Cultural Centre that actively welcomes everyone with a focus on relationship building as the cornerstone to success. We can’t simply expect the future to be better. We need to invest work, money, and time into it.
This investment of $100,000 signifies our dedication to creating a more equitable future, where every voice is heard and valued. While there may be challenges ahead, I am reminded of the words of Mr. Rogers: "Imagining something may be the first step in making it happen, but it takes the real time and real efforts of real people to learn things, make things, and turn thoughts into deeds or visions into inventions."
I invite you to join us on this journey of growth and transformation.
All my best,
Marshall Feit
Executive Director