About

Cultural Awareness Youth Group of Nova Scotia (CAYG)

The Cultural Awareness Youth Group of Nova Scotia (CAYG) was an influential African Nova Scotian educational and youth leadership organization founded in 1983 by Dartmouth artist, writer, community activist David Woods. The organization was known for its innovative programs that engaged large numbers of Black youth in cultural learning, performance and educational development activities in Black cultural youth groups established at Halifax high schools and local communities beginning in the 1980’s. The organization was restrated in 2020 and is planning to create a documentary on Black Youth today in near future. CAYG awards include Commonwealth Youth Leadership Award (1986), International Education Centre Community Development Award (1986), YMCA Peace Medal (1994), Nova Scotia Human Rights Award (1995) and the Black History Month Association Pioneer Award (2009).

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Reunion Celebration

Black Youth Organization of Dartmouth High School Aug 2022

Tribute To Black Music

CAYG Dartmouth Natal Day Float Aug 1984

Debating Tournament Champions

Youth On The Move, Cole Harbour High School 1983

Black Loyalist Bicentennial

Dartmouth Natal Day Float Aug 1982

Play: Dream of a Child

Martin Luther King Celebration Jan 1990

Trip To Atlanta

c. Mar 1992

Black History Quiz Tournament

Sackville, Bedford Black Student Association Sackville High School 1983

Black History Quiz Tournament

Sackville, Bedford Black Student Association Sackville High School 1984

Black Insights Magazine

Black Youth Association Prince Andrew High School 1983

Halifax Herald CAYG Article

Sept 1983

Black Youth Organization of Dartmouth High School

First CAYG Group 1977

Black History Quiz Tournament Champions

Black Students Association St. Patrick’s High School c. 1982