On Thursday, January 17, the official launch of the Nova Scotia chapter of Building Equality in Architecture Atlantic (BEA Atlantic) will be held at 2 Crows Brewing Co. from 7:30 PM ? 10:30 PM in partnership with the national movement Building Equality in Architecture (BEA), a not for profit organization promoting excellence, diversity and equity for the profession of architecture. This launch celebrates the beginning of BEA Atlantic in Nova Scotia. The event will allow interested members to register, to learn more about upcoming BEA events and offer a great networking opportunity.
BEA Atlantic was publicly launched in Saint John, New Brunswick at the 2018 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Festival of Architecture. With the aim to connect the Atlantic provinces through public outreach events, lectures, and workshops; initiatives that will develop strategies and practices of equality in architecture across the four provinces. In 2019 BEA Atlantic will launch new chapters in PEI and Newfoundland to strengthen local programming. We invite friends, partners, allies, and colleagues to mark this exciting occasion by coming together to share ideas on how to propel the initiative forward in Atlantic Canada. The keystone of BEA Atlantic is leveraging opportunities for women and other underrepresented groups to engage with leaders and mentors in our profession and promote the development and networking with diverse leadership across eastern Canada. BEA, now a national mo...