Posts by ISANS Communications
Immigration: 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…
Read MoreMore than Economic Integration: An Independent Evaluation of our English in the Workplace Program
A qualitative study that offers an in-depth exploration of our innovative one-to-one language and cultural training program, English in the Workplace (EWP). Drawing on the experiences and perspectives of 30…
Read MoreAnnual Report 2018-2019
ISANS is proud to launch Pathways to Possibility – our 2018-2019 Annual Report website. Each newcomer’s journey is unique, and ISANS provides the pathways towards possibility to help them achieve…
Read MoreSixth annual Walk with Refugees brings refugee voices to the forefront
The sky was grey but the streets were yellow on Sunday afternoon as more than 250 participants marched from the Garrison Grounds to the Halifax Central Library for the sixth…
Read MoreJoin us and #StepwithRefugees
Big or small, we all have a role to play to help shape our world for the better. ISANS has partnered with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees on…
Read MoreHIPPY Program celebrates its new graduates
Thirty-six children aged three to five walked across the “stage” at Bethany United Church on Friday, May 31, as they graduated from the Home Instructions for Parents of Preschool Youngsters…
Read More(Im)migrant Health and Wellness Forum
More than 700 people from 63 countries attended this year’s (Im)migrant Health and Wellness Forum, hosted in partnership by the (Im)migrant Health and Wellness Network and ISANS on Thursday, May…
Read MoreOn Your Mark, Get Set, Let’s Giv’er! ISANS community prepares for the Blue Nose Marathon
From June 6-9, members of the ISANS community will volunteer at and run in this year’s Blue Nose Marathon presented by Scotiabank. Below are profiles of three of our runners.…
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