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Global TV: ISANS launches new book with stories from second-generation immigrants
ISANS CEO Jennifer Watts and book participant Habiba Cooper-Diallo visited Global News Morning to talk about the launch of Making Waves and the long-term benefits of immigration. Watch their interview…
Read MoreCelebrating our Volunteers!
It’s Volunteer Week! ISANS volunteers play an integral role in the work we do at ISANS. “Volunteers support us in championing a more welcoming and inclusive province,” says Jennifer Watts,…
Read MoreInstagram Takeover! Carolina Andrade
To mark the launch of #MakingWaves – Stories of Second-Generation Immigrants, we’ve invited local photographer Carolina Andrade to take over our Instagram account this week! Carolina is a first-generation Canadian;…
Read MoreBook Launch: Making Waves – Stories of Second-Generation Immigrants, April 10
We often focus on the short term benefits of immigration, but the benefits of immigration continue and grow through generations. Join us for the launch of Making Waves – Stories of Second-Generation Immigrants, Wednesday, April 10 at 6pm, Paul O’Regan Hall.
Read MoreGerry Mills awarded the Metropolis Service Provider Award at the 21 National Metropolis Conference
The Metropolis Awards of Excellence recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to the field of immigration and settlement in Canada. These national awards intend to establish a benchmark of achievement and…
Read MoreMetropolis 2019: Blog
The National Metropolis Conference is Canada’s largest annual gathering of immigration practitioners. Hundreds of researchers, service providers, and policymakers have flocked to Halifax to attend the conference entitled Doing Immigration…
Read MoreOpening our doors and hearts to newcomers; Halifax Stanfield announces multi-year support for ISANS
The excitement and emotions that build upon arrival at a new destination reaches even greater heights for a newcomer arriving in a new country for the first time. Halifax Stanfield…
Read MoreNew Canadians Spread a Love for Reading through National Adopt-a-Reader Campaign
From February 18 – March 1 this year, more than 65 newcomer families from across Halifax Regional Municipality participated in the national Adopt-a-Reader campaign presented by Mothers Matter in partnership…
Read More#BalanceForBetter: ISANS celebrates International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day, March 8, is recognized globally as a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Celebrated for over a century, International Women’s Day…
Read MoreCrisis Supports & Resources
We encourage all Nova Scotians to connect with newcomers in their community and offer support in this difficult time and beyond. We also want to provide a list of resources…
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