Posts by ISANS Communications
Statement on the Deadly Attack in London, ON
The ISANS community is heartbroken by the hate-fueled attack against a Muslim family in London, Ontario that has shaken the Muslim community across the country to its core. We extend…
Read MoreISANS Certified as an Accredited Testing Centre
ISANS is now an accredited language test centre for the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) and the Canadian Academic English Language Computer Edition (CAEL CE) tests. Proof of…
Read MoreStatement on the 215 Children Discovered at the Former Residential School in Kamloops, British Columbia
We acknowledge we are on unceded traditional Mi’kmaq territory and we are grateful for the Peace and Friendship treaties. At ISANS, as we work to settle newcomers to Nova Scotia,…
Read MoreISANS Interpreters: An Essential Workforce!
Language interpretation is an essential service for many newcomers, especially for those with limited English language proficiency. In the past year, ISANS interpreters enabled 750 newcomers to access and engage…
Read MoreISANS CEO Jennifer Watts On Nova Scotia’s One-Stop Shop For Immigrant Settlement
ISANS CEO, Jennifer Watts, sat down with Don Mills to talk about how to improve immigrant retention in Atlantic Canada, and how ISANS supports immigrants pre and post-arrival.
Read MoreISANS Celebrates Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month! Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to reflect on, learn more about, and celebrate the many accomplishments and contributions Asian Canadians have made…
Read MoreISANS’ Offices are Closed as of April 27th. Only Services by Phone or Online
As of April 27th, ISANS’s offices will be closed. We will only be offering virtual and online services during this time. There will be no on-site services or reception for…
Read MoreAs of April 23rd, ISANS will be offering only virtual or online service and programs due to new COVID-19 restrictions in Nova Scotia.
As a result of the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, ISANS will be moving back to modified program delivery on Friday, April 23rd. These modifications will include limitations with onsite activities for…
Read MoreCelebrating Our Volunteers: The Value of One, The Power of Many
Across the country, we are celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 18 – 24. This year’s theme is The Value of One, The Power of Many. Volunteer Canada describes it…
Read MoreISANS Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
Vaccines are vital to our public health. At ISANS, we continue to work and support our government to create healthy communities that are safe from COVID-19. To prevent the spread, our…
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