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Nelson Carvery talks about his past, present and future in Africville

This story is part of a CBC Creator Network series from artist Jon Claytor that explores how parks and gardens have affected individuals in unique and personal ways.

Series from artist Jon Claytor explores personal connections to parks and gardens

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'Before the Halifax community of Africville was demolished in the late 1960s and replaced with what is now a park, it was Nelson Carvery's hometown,' writes artist Jon Claytor. (Jon Claytor for CBC)

This story is part of a CBC Creator Network series from artistJonClaytorthatexploreshow parks and gardens have affected individuals in unique and personal ways.

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A graphic image shows an older black man looking into a koi pond and standing beside a tricycle. The text reads
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A graphic image of a young Black boy wearing a hat. The text reads
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A graphic image of an older Black man and a church in the background. The text reads:
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An older Black man in front of a boat. The text reads
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A graphic image of a young Black man surrounded by different hats. The text reads
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A graphic image of a wooded area. The text reads
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A graphic image of two people getting married. The text reads
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A graphic image of a hand opening a lock box. The text reads
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A graphic image of an older Black man with his arm outstretched. The text reads
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A graphic image of a older Black man sitting on a chair in a grassy area looking out toward the water. The text bubble reads
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A graphic image of an older Black man standing in a grassy area in front of a boat. The text reads
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For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of. You can read more stories here.

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