Welcome to Nova Scotia
About Us
Not all learning happens in the classroom.
As your Nova Scotia Division, we are here to guide and support you while you are on the road to achieving your Award. If you cannot find what you are looking for, or need a few questions answered, please send us an email at novascotia@dukeofed.org.
We are here to help.
Get Started
To become a Duke participant, register here. If you are having difficulty, or can't find your Award Unit, please contact us.
Did you know?
In Nova Scotia, the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are Grade 10, 11, and 12 high school Personal Development credits respectively.
Share your Duke Story with Us
Send us your stories and pictures and we may feature you in one of our newsletters. Watch for our newsletter in your in-box. If you haven't signed up for our monthly newsletters, click here.
Click here to check out Hannah's story! This awesome alumni is working on a project to challenge our perceptions of mental health struggles.
Join us on Social Media
Charitable Registration Number is 86872 5961 RR0001.
Click here to view our Annual Reports.
Participants
.jpg)
Have a question? Check out our FAQs.
Want an overview of the program? Download the Participant Handbook.
Need to pay your registration fee? You can pay online with a credit card here. Afterwards, email the office with your name, Award Level and Award Unit.
If you are not part of an existing Award Unit, you may be able to continue your Award under the guidance of an Open Award Centre. To learn more about Open Award Centres, click here.
If you live in the HRM area and are not part of an existing Award Unit, you can join the Adventure Earth Centre (AEC) Award Unit. To learn more about the registration process for this Award Unit please send an email to AEC here.
Adventurous Journey Opportunities and Resources
As a reminder, all Adventurous Journeys must be completed in order: Preparation and Training, then a Practice Journey, then the Qualifying Journey.
Gold Project Opportunities and Resources
Skills Opportunities
Service Opportunities
Physical Recreation Opportunities
- Physical Recreation Opportunities (coming soon!)
More Resources
All activities for the Award require an assessor and an assessor report.
If you started your current Award level prior to September 1st, 2013 and are not on the Online Record Book, please contact the Award Office to submit your Award.
Open Award Centres
Open Award Centres started as a concept in the Nova Scotia
Division as a way to ensure that the Award is available for youth in their home
communities or local regions across the province. They are designed to enhance and support the
local club, youth group and/or school based Award Units, as well as fill any
gaps that may exist in making the Award accessible to youth. Open Award Centres are typically incorporated
into the youth services offered through organizations with a broad or regional
reach such as recreation centres, municipal recreation departments, and public
libraries.
Currently, Nova Scotia is
the only Province offering access to the Award through Open Award Centres.
Current Open Award Centres
West Hants, Kings, Annapolis Counties
For youth in West Hants, Kings and Annapolis counties who are not members of an existing
Award Unit.
Contacts: Julia Stephenson (Kentville), Kathy Johnston-Isenor (West Hants), Ashley Brooker (Kings)
Hants North Recreation and Development Association
For youth in the Hants North area who are not members of an existing Award Unit.
Contact: Shelli Singer
Region of Queens Municipality
For youth in the Region of Queens Municipality who are not members of an existing Award Unit.
Website: Region of Queens Municipality
Contacts: Troy Smith, Crystal Stewart-Smith, Cassandra Williams
Cole Harbour/Portland Valley Constituency
For youth in the provincial constituency of Cole
Harbour/Portland Valley who are not members of an existing Award Unit.
Contact: Shannon Finlay
Resource Opportunities Centre - Prospect Open Award Centre
For youth in the Prospect area who are not members of an existing Award Unit.
Website: Prospect Communities
Contact: Shirley Jollimore
4-H Nova Scotia
For youth registered with 4-H in Nova Scotia who are not members of an existing Award Unit.
Website:4-H Nova Scotia
Contacts: Wilma Schenkels
.jpg)
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award can only be earned
though perseverance, and dedication. Each of our Award Achievers have risen to
the challenge of the Award and are recognized below.
Congratulations to all our Award Achievers!
2019 Award Achievers
2018 Award Achievers
Congratulations to all 2018 Award Achievers!
2017 Award Achievers
Congratulations to all 2017 Award Achievers!
2016 Award Achievers
Congratulations to all 2016 Award Achievers!
Calling All Cadets!
Cadet Alexander Lloyd receiving his Silver certificate from The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
|
As a member of Cadets Canada in Nova Scotia, you can earn your Award(s) through many of your Cadet activities!
We are bringing on-board Cadet Zones as Open Award Centres to service Cadets whose Cadet Unit is not yet running the Award.
For more information about bringing the Award Program to your Cadet Unit, please contact Captain Diane Sunde for more information.
Zone Open Award Centres
Zone J3 (Debert)
If you are a Cadet in Zone J3 (Debert), covering north of Truro and west of New Glasgow/ Pictou, and your Cadet Corps is not currently running an Award Program, you can register with Award Unit, "Cadets - Zone J3 (Debert)". Register for ORB here.
Zone J3 (Debert) includes the following cadet units: 41 RCSCC, 88 RCSCC, 258 RCSCC, 219 RCACC 272 RCACC, 1442 RCACC, 1859 RCACC, 2928 RCACC, 77 RCACS, 154 RCACS, 374 RCACS, 397 RCACS, 596 RCACS, and 689 RCACS.
Below are brochures that outline the official partnership between Cadets and our Award program, including which Cadet activities count towards the Duke Award.
Holiday Baskets!
Thank you to everyone who purchased Holiday Baskets this year!
A Special thanks goes out to our wonderful and generous volunteers and sponsors, that made this fundraiser possible.
The 7th Annual Scotch Whisky Tasting
Thank you to everyone who came out to our 7th Annual Scotch Whisky Tasting! A great time was had by all.
Thank you to our sponsor BOYNECLARKE LLP
Duke Awareness Week- October 14th-20th
Each year, we begin the celebrations with a Flag-Raising Ceremony at Province House where the proclamation is publicly read by a member of the Provincial Legislature. The Lieutenant Governor, our Honourary Patron, brings greetings and officially raises the Duke flag on our behalf.
To learn more about Duke Awareness Week, click here.
The 6th Annual Scotch Whisky Tasting
Thank you to everyone who came out to our 6th Annual Scotch Whisky Tasting! A great time was had by all.
2018 Banff Mountain Film Festival in Halifax
Thank you to our Duke Participants who volunteered to help run our Concessions Stand at the 2018 Banff Mountain Film Festival on January 17th and 18th!
We look forward to running the stand again next year!
Support Us
The Award is a non-profit organization that operates in ten divisions serving all the provinces and territories of Canada. The Nova Scotia Division serves our province and thanks to the generosity of corporate and private donors, foundations and service organizations, the Award is able to engage all regions of the province.
As a supporter, your donation helps all young people across the province, regardless of social, economic or geographical background, have the opportunity to participate in the program. It ensures that the Leaders and volunteers are well-trained and ready to assist participants as they set their own goals and work towards achieving them in a safe and supportive environment.
If you are interested in learning more about how you can support the Award in Nova Scotia, please contact us by email, by phone at (902) 425-5454 ext. 329 or join us at one of our events.
How to Donate
- Click the red 'Donate' button and select 'Nova Scotia'.
- To make your donation by mail, please fill out this donation form and send it to the Award Office.
- If you would like to donate over the phone please contact the Award Office at (902) 425-5454 ext. 227.
- Please consider including us as part of your United Way commitment. You will need to include our Charitable Registration # 86872 5961 RR0001.
Thank you to our current supporters!
The Halifax Youth Foundation
Our Founding Board of Regents
Keith and Heather Barrett
Anne Campbell and John Lindsay
The Honorable Hiram and Ruth Carver
The Craig Foundation
Dr. Colin Dodds and Carol Dodds
The Honorable Michael Shearer and Elizabeth Delory
The Honorable Donald and Linda Oliver
Don and Robin Todd
Justice Margaret J. Stewart
The Nova Scotia Provincial Board of Regents was founded to support the Award program in Nova Scotia. Membership on the Board of Regents is by invitation only. Regents are asked to contribute a one-time donation to become life-long members and supporters of the Provincial Division.
Thank you for giving generously!
All gifts are greatly appreciated.
How to Contact Us
Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Canada -
Nova Scotia
5516 Spring Garden Road, 4th Floor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1G6
General Inquiries 
Email: novascotia@dukeofed.org
Phone: (902) 425-5454 ext. 227
Executive Director
Connie Miller
Email: cmiller@dukeofed.org
Phone: (902) 425-5454 ext. 329
Award Officer
Heather Uhl
Email: huhl@dukeofed.org
Phone: (902) 425-5454 ext. 320
Program Assistant
Matt Godfrey
Email: mgodfrey@dukeofed.org
Phone (902) 425-5454 ext. 227
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Award Office is closed on all government holidays and for an annual Holiday shut-down between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Sign up for our newsletter here.
Who We Are
Meet the Staff!
Meet our Board of Directors!