African Nova Scotian FlagAfrican Nova Scotian Flag The red represents blood and sacrifice. The gold conveys cultural richness. The green symbolizes fertility and growth. The black stands for people. The wave in the bottom centre had a dual meaning, representing the ocean and movements as well as honouring the journey of African Nova Scotian ancestors through the middle passage during the slave trade. On the left is half of a stylized heart (a version of the Sankofa symbol)