"The Slow And Welcome Death Of Africville,"The Star weekly, 1966.

"The Slow And Welcome Death Of Africville," The Star weekly, 1966.

This article highlights Aaron “Pa” Carvery’s role during Africville’s final days, portraying him as both a symbol of resistance and a keeper of community pride. The description of the relocation as a “slow death” shows how deeply painful and drawn-out the destruction was for residents, and Pa Carvery’s refusal to leave until the very end showcases his emotional connection to the place he called home. As the last person to leave Africville, his stand wasn’t about money or stubbornness, it was about dignity, memory, and refusing to let the community’s spirit be erased without a fight. His story shows how one individual could embody an entire community’s resilience.

Relocation and Its Aftermath: A Journey Behind the Headlines, Africville: A Spirit That Lives On

Halifax Municipal Archives

1966

Halifax Municipal Archives