Posts by ISANS Communications
Gerry Mills to Receive Honorary Degree from Saint Mary’s University
**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…
Read MoreNHL Star Sidney Crosby Donates Brand New Hockey Equipment to the New Canadian Ice Hockey Program
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…
Read MoreInternational Volunteer Day 2019 – Volunteer for an Inclusive Future
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…
Read MoreArtwork Highlighting the Newcomer Journey on Display at Nocturne
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…
Read MoreBuilding Connections Through Business
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…
Read MoreEmpowering newcomers for recreation leadership
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…
Read MoreTreaty Day & Mi’kmaq History Month
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…
Read MoreImmigration: It’s our strength, it’s our story.
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.
Read MorePublic Policy Forum: Refugees stay put more than other newcomers do – but why?
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…
Read MoreUpdate: Private Refugee Sponsorship Program – Selection Process
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…
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