Posts by ISANS Communications
More 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.…
Read MoreAtlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund helps newcomers achieve credential recognition
Credential recognition can be a major barrier for immigrants to enter the labour market. The cost associated with getting credentials recognized is often prohibitive and can affect newcomers eventual inclusion…
Read MoreWhen you volunteer, you’re showing people that they matter
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…
Read MoreGlobal TV: ISANS launches new book with stories from second-generation immigrants
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…
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