We are proud to announce that an extended version of our short film, I Am Today, created in partnership with Clothesline Media has been accepted into this year’s Atlantic International Film Festival! I Am Today will screen on Sunday, September 16 at 6:30 pm at Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane Theatre 8 during the Reel … Read more
By: Joseph Mathieu. This article was originally published in Sage magazine, the voice of the National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees). It’s an old adage, one that volunteers confirm with every good deed: you get more than you give. And it holds particularly true for the Canadian response to … Read more
By Andrea Gunn. From The Chronicle Herald, July 9, 2018 Number of N.S. employers involved in the program ‘has doubled’ Federal Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said he is considering increasing the allocation for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot program. Despite an initially slow uptake, Hussen told The Chronicle Herald that interest … Read more
From The Chronicle Herald, June 21, 2018. By: John DeMont. Margaret Casey laughed in a sheepish “oh-no” fashion when I called her Wednesday to talk about the award she was getting in a few hours. I run into her all over the place: in Point Pleasant Park where she jogs … Read more
The streets of downtown Halifax were yellow Saturday afternoon as over 500 participants marched from the Garrison Grounds to the Halifax Central Library for the fifth annual Walk with Refugees for a Stronger Canada. At the reception, participants heard from Immigration Minister, Lena Diab, ISANS CEO, Jennifer Watts, and former … Read more
By Taryn Grant, For StarMetro Halifax. Sat., June 16, 2018 HALIFAX—In a show of solidarity, about 500 people marched along busy Halifax streets Saturday afternoon, chanting “Say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here!” The Walk with Refugees — hosted by the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), the Halifax … Read more
Join us in Paul O’Regan Hall at Halifax Central Library on Wednesday, June 20, 2:00 – 4:00 pm for our AGM, where we will present the annual ISANS Award which recognizes those who have demonstrated exceptional and innovative efforts in welcoming immigrants to Nova Scotia…
ISANS currently has two locations, and we are opening a third location in Fall 2018. We are seeking proposals from third party vendors for the supply and installation of furniture at our new location. For additional information, please see, Supply & Installation of Furniture RFP June 2018.
ISANS seeks proposals from third-party vendors for the technical and functional transformation of ISANS Skills Match application. Submissions will be evaluated based on vendor experience, approximate cost, timeline and comprehension of the goals and audience for the new ISANS Skills Match platform. For additional information, please see the following documents: Project … Read more
A Canadian chocolate company founded by Syrian refugee Tareq Hadhad has produced its first chocolate bar — and given it an Indigenous name. Peace by Chocolate of Antigonish revealed Wednesday its new milk chocolate and hazelnut bar is to be called Wantaqo’ti (pronounced Wan-tahk-oo-di), the Mi’kmaq word for peace.
Over the last 38 years ISANS has welcomed and supported government assisted refugees starting their new life in the Halifax area. This includes providing affordable, family friendly and accessible temporary accommodation services while they secure their first permanent accommodation. ISANS is searching for a property owner who can provide temporary … Read more
More than 60 Syrian newcomers will donate blood during a special donation event in Halifax.