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They Will Surf Again!
Surfs Up! On Saturday, August 18, 30 new Nova Scotians travelled to Martinique Beach for the fifth annual They Will Surf Again event hosted in partnership by SurfAble and Life…
Read MoreIn film, 3 new Canadians challenge myths of what it means to be a refugee
By Aya Al-Hakim, CBC, Aug 25, 2018 In a short film produced in Halifax, a refugee from Bhutan recites a poem dedicated to his mother who struggled to raise him…
Read MoreHelping to build a welcoming & inclusive province: Gerry Mills
“This is an amazing place to work. I come up the back stairs every morning and as I walk in it’s a jolt of electricity. Okay, here we go!” That…
Read MoreI Am Today – Short film accepted into Atlantic International Film Festival
We are proud to announce that an extended version of our short film, I Am Today, created in partnership with Clothesline Media has been accepted into this year’s Atlantic International Film Festival! I…
Read MoreHelping to build a welcoming and inclusive province: Roshanak Sadeghi-Zadeh
Mentors played a huge role in helping Roshanak Sadeghi-Zadeh settle in Canada, and now she is assisting others by being a mentor and practice interviewer at ISANS. “Mentors really impacted…
Read MoreHelping to build a welcoming & inclusive province: Margaret Casey
Highly regarded Halifax physician Margaret Casey shares her medical expertise as an ISANS volunteer with International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Retired from active practice for 13 years, Margaret works with newcomers,…
Read MoreGrowing Stronger Neighbourhoods – Seniors Picnic
The smell of homemade pizza drifted throughout the Dartmouth Commons on Wednesday, August 1, as newcomers gathered at the Park Avenue Community Oven for pizza making and a picnic. Over…
Read MoreSave the date! Social Justice in Focus
Join us on Saturday, September 22 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm for the Social Justice in Focus forum! Hear from participants who will reflect on social justice through their photos and artwork. This research…
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 MoreDr. Margaret Casey wins ISANS Award for work with International Medical Graduates
Congratulations to Dr. Margaret Casey, winner of this year’s ISANS Award for her exceptional efforts in welcoming immigrants to Nova Scotia and in assisting them to successfully integrate into the…
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