Halifax announces more street names for Cogswell District
The Cogswell District in Halifax continues to make strides towards completion, with the announcement of two new street names that reflect the history and culture of the municipality’s diverse communities. Reconciliation Way and Amalamek Way are the latest additions to the mixed-use neighbourhood in the city’s downtown.
Reconciliation Way, set to open in early December, was chosen to symbolize the ongoing process of acknowledging historical and ongoing injustices inflicted upon Indigenous people. The name reflects the commitment to building positive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples based on respect and equality, as outlined in the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed in Mi’kma’ki/Nova Scotia.
Amalamek Way, already open to local traffic, pays tribute to the Mi’kmaw tradition of fishing mackerel. The name was recommended by the Task Force on the Commemoration of Edward Cornwallis and the Recognition and Commemoration of Indigenous History, honoring historical fishing patterns of the Mi’kmaq community.
In addition to these new street names, the municipality had previously announced Dr. Alfred Waddell Street in September. Dr. Waddell, one of Dalhousie University’s first Black physicians to graduate, dedicated his life to providing medical care to marginalized communities and advocating against racial injustice. His legacy will be honored with a street in the Cogswell District, set to open early next month.
Construction on the Cogswell District project is expected to be completed by December 2025, transforming the area into a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood that reflects the history and culture of Halifax’s diverse communities. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development in the heart of the city.
