The Halifax Common belongs to all of us. It’s a space for gathering, breathing, playing, and connecting.
Stop Quiet Land Transfers
We oppose the quiet transfer of public land for private use. All changes to the Common should involve transparency, public consultation, and strong legal protections for future generations.
Protect Public Purpose
The Common is not a construction site. It was granted for public use—recreation, reflection, and gathering—not as a reserve for roads, parking lots, or private development deals.
Limit Institutional Creep
Hospitals and universities continue expanding into public space. We're pushing back to protect public access and ensure that vital services don’t come at the cost of community green space.
Demand Public Voice
Hospitals and universities continue expanding into public space. We're pushing back to protect public access and ensure that vital services don’t come at the cost of community green space.
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The Halifax Common is located in Mi'Kma'ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’Kmaq.
Friends of Halfax Common (FHC) acknowledges our location in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725.
We are all Treaty People. We honour the enduring presence and contributions of the Mi'kmaq people, and we are dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
