We are still thinking about the great insights our keynote speaker and panelists shared at The Spirit of Volunteering event that took place Thursday, April 11. Keynote speaker Lindell Smith shared his story as a young man in Halifax’s North End. For him, volunteering really started when he noticed things … Read more
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 below!
There are International Medical Graduates (IMGs) living in Nova Scotia who are permanent residents in Canada and are currently pursuing their license to practice medicine here. Many IMGs are preparing to take Canadian licensing examinations or practical assessments of their skills and knowledge. The International Medical Graduates (IMG) Bridging Program … Read more
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, CEO, ISANS. “Our volunteers support the crucial work of helping newcomers integrate into their new communities, through personal connection, support … Read more
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; her parents immigrated to Halifax from Concepcion, Chile with her brother in 1984. Follow along to learn more about her … Read more
Join us on Thursday, April 11, 2019 for a night of engaging discussion on the spirit of volunteering! There are different approaches to the concept of volunteering all over the world. In Canada, becoming a volunteer can be a formal process; however, many of us engage in ‘volunteer’ work on … Read more
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.
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 excellence, bringing pride and peer acknowledgment to the deserving recipients. Gerry Mills, ISANS former executive director, is the recipient of … Read more
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 Differently. Nearly 1,000 participants will take part in the three-day conference, sharing new findings, identifying best practices and showcasing new … Read more
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 is often the setting for this important milestone and the Airport has an established welcoming program in place in partnership … Read more
ISANS will soon open our online Private Refugee Sponsorship selection process for our 2019 allocation from Immigration, Citizenship & Refugees Canada (IRCC). Individuals or groups interested in sponsorship should continue to monitor our website for information. Be advised that we do not have a waiting list and will redirect such … Read more
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 with TD Bank and First Book Canada. The Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program at ISANS helps … Read more