WHEREAS 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, which is a time to embrace, honour, celebrate, and raise awareness of the language, culture, history, contributions, and achievements of Gaels across the province; and,
WHEREAS Gaelic language and culture are integral components of the identity of Nova Scotia, and that Gaels represent one of the earliest non-Indigenous cultural groups to settle in Mi’kma’ki; and,
WHEREAS new generations of language learners and cultural champions continue to build upon the legacy of Gaelic Nova Scotia’s tradition bearers; and,
WHEREAS government commits to collaborating with Gaelic communities to support the growth of Gaelic Nova Scotia through opportunities for language acquisition, cultural awareness and capacity building within communities to ensure Gaelic language and culture remain vibrant elements of the living linguistic and cultural landscape of Nova Scotia.
BE IT RESOLVED, THEREFORE, that I, Robert Small, Mayor of Amherst, proclaim May, 2026 as Gaelic Nova Scotia Month in the town of Amherst.
