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Build your future here with ISANS

Last year, ISANS worked with over 17,000 clients to build a future in Nova Scotia.

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ISANS 2024-2025 Annual Report

This year’s “Belong and Grow” theme is at the heart of everything we do.

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ISANS 2025-2030 Strategic Plan

Building our future together

About ISANS

ISANS is a non-profit organization empowering immigrants and refugees to build their futures in Nova Scotia. With over 45 years of experience, we support more than 17,500 newcomers from 180+ countries each year as Atlantic Canada’s leading settlement agency.

We offer a wide range of services, including language servicessettlement support for families and childrenemployment programsbusiness developmentcommunity integration, and pre-arrival services, delivered in person and online in English, French, and 24+ other languages.

ISANS is also committed to supporting Canada’s Francophone Integration Pathway and champions diversity, accessibility, and support for equity-deserving communities.

Through collaboration with immigrants, staff, funders and community partners, ISANS fosters collaboration, belonging, and growth, helping to build a stronger Nova Scotia and Canada for all.

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Latest News

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Pursuing medical career dreams together: Edu and Diana’s journey

Edu and Diana’s story is one of perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of a dream....
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Building a future: Saleem’s journey through the Bridge to Construction program

When Mohammad Saleem Hashimi arrived in Nova Scotia from Afghanistan, he knew his goal was...
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Building a safe home for every family

When Rita and Marry, parents of three—including two teenagers—arrived in Nova Scotia from abroad, they...

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By helping serve, mentor or connect newcomers to the community, you can help build a community where all can belong and grow.

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Your donation helps support the organization’s day-to-day operations as we help build a future for immigrants in Nova Scotia.