Who We Are

About the Centre

The Centre on Aging and Disability Justice at St. Francis Xavier University is a welcoming place where students, researchers, and community members learn from one another and work together. 

Our work focuses on aging and disability justice, asking whether people have the recognition, information, support, and environments they need to live well, participate fully, and be valued in their communities. 

We create opportunities for people of different ages and backgrounds to connect, support one another, and build strong, respectful relationships. The perspectives of aging adults, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities shape our work from start to finish. We work to make sure everyone can take part.

Where We Are

We live and work in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq. We honour Mi’kmaq Elders, youth, women, Two‑Spirit people, and people of all ages and genders whose leadership and care carry knowledge across generations.

We also honour African Nova Scotian communities, here for more than 400 years, and the many cultural communities - Acadian, Celtic, German, South Asian, Chinese, Filipino, and others whose languages, stories, and traditions shape life in this province.

Indigenous and settler communities, rural and urban communities, and communities of all ages make Nova Scotia a place of many voices and many histories. This diversity is a strength.

What We Do

• Host community events, workshops, and gatherings
• Lead and/or support community‑led research and storytelling
• Support local networks and partnerships that strengthen inclusion, accessibility, and well‑being for older adults and people with disabilities
• Connect community and university, linking local knowledge with research, teaching, and student learning at StFX
• Work with rural organizations and municipalities to make programs, services, and spaces more accessible and supportive for people aging with and into disability
• Create and share practical tools and resources