Do you want to help shape the future of Nova Scotia? Join ISANS Board of Directors today! Apply now. ISANS is a leading not-for-profit organization in Atlantic Canada. We provide a wide range of services to immigrants, including settlement, language training, employment assistance, business and family counselling, and child care. … Read more
**News Release from Saint Mary’s University** Immigration reformer and advocate to receive honorary degree from Saint Mary’s University An immigration reformer and advocate will receive the highest honour Saint Mary’s University can bestow, an honorary degree, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. The university is recognizing the achievement, dedication and life’s … Read more
Forty-two kids in the Hockey Nova Scotia – ISANS New Canadian Hockey Program will receive brand new equipment courtesy of Canadian hockey superstar and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and his partner CCM Hockey. The New Canadian Hockey Program was one of three Hockey Nova Scotia programs to benefit from … Read more
Today we celebrate International Volunteer Day, a time to recognize the contributions that volunteers make to help build a community where all can belong and grow. This year’s theme, chosen by United Nations Volunteers, is “Volunteer for an inclusive future.” According to their website, the theme aims to highlight “Social … Read more
Art lit up the night on Saturday, October 19, as Nocturne Art at Night took place across Halifax and Downtown Dartmouth. Sister exhibitions Embed & Embody and Adorn were on display at the Anna Leonowens Gallery in Downtown Halifax and featured works created by several members of the ISANS community. … Read more
Celebrations for Small Business Week began early when members of the Halifax business community came together for last Thursday’s “Networking in Motion” event. Currently in its seventh year, Networking in Motion is an annual event for immigrant business owners in Halifax to showcase their work and celebrate their successes. More … Read more
What is the Federal Election? The Canadian federal election is when we, as Canadian citizens, vote to elect a local Member of Parliament (MP) who will represent our interested in the House of Commons. In this process, we indirectly vote for our new Prime Minister. You vote for a candidate … Read more
On Thursday, September 27, community members gathered at the Halifax Central Library for the launch of Picturing Recreation – a photo exhibit, the first phase of a two-phase initiative called Empowering Newcomers for Recreation Leadership. The initiative, a research and action-focused project, aims to empower newcomers to connect with their … Read more
October is Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia, a time to promote public awareness about Mi’kmaq culture and heritage to all Nova Scotians. Following the United Nations decision to name 2019 the International Year of Indigenous Languages, the theme for this year’s Mi’kmaq History Month is L’nui’sultinej – “Let’s Speak … Read more
ISANS has developed a series of resources to empower newcomers and community members to have conversations about immigration. Please read and share these materials, and encourage engagement on these issues to help us build a community where all can belong and grow.
Access to more settlement services, easier family reunification and safety are among the myriad reasons refugees tend to stay where they settle in the Maritimes, writes Kelly Toughill. Said Akbar Sadat knows the exact date that he arrived in Canada: November 22, 2007. Rupesh Dhungana also knows his landing date, … Read more
Online interest form submission for ISANS’ 2019 private refugee sponsorship selection process is now closed.
We received an overwhelming response to sponsor almost 800 privately sponsored refugees this year. This is 8 times as many sponsorship spots IRCC allocated to ISANS. ISANS’ current allocation is for 98 spots.
Read moreUpdate: Private Refugee Sponsorship Program – Selection Process