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Examples of what can be – Syrian refugees giving back to the country that ’gave them life’
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…
Read More2018 ISANS’ award recipient Dr. Margaret Casey – helping international medical graduates make the grade
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…
Read MoreFor World Refugee Day, a crowd of 500+ walked through downtown Halifax
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…
Read MoreHalifax rally celebrates and supports refugees
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…
Read MorePeace by Chocolate names new bar after the Mi’kmaq word for peace
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.
Read MoreSyrian refugee giving back with the ‘gift of life’ in Halifax
More than 60 Syrian newcomers will donate blood during a special donation event in Halifax.
Read MoreHalifax Magazine feature: Making Nova Scotia better for newcomers
Halifax Magazine talks to immigration lawyer Lee Cohen about why tea and cake are important for attracting more people to the province. Also ISANS staff Aseel Ali talks about creating a welcoming community for newcomers…
Read MoreNova Scotia Coalition on Community Interpreting recognized by the Legislature
The work of the Nova Scotia Coalition on Community Interpreting, lead by ISANS staff Merek Jagielski, has been recognized by the Nova Scotia Legislature. Rafah DiCostanzo, MLA for Clayton Park…
Read MoreA Nova Scotia welcome
Recent immigrants visited Memory Lane Heritage Village for an unforgettable experience at the Nova Scotia Forest Festival.
Read MoreRefugee Rights Day: April 4
A day to celebrate the progress made in protecting and welcoming refugees.
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