Posts by Yeha Ahn
2023 ISANS’ Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards
Join us for an exciting Small Business Week event as we recognize the positive impact immigrant businesses have made on our Nova Scotian economy at our 4th Annual Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards! Date and Time: October 17th, 2023, 5:00 to 7:30 PM Location: Central Public Library – Paul O’Regan Hall, 5440 Spring Garden Road We…
Read MoreISANS is looking for our next leader
In June, ISANS Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Watts, announced her plan to retire next year after more than five years of exceptional leadership. She has been a true beacon for ISANS over her five years as our CEO, building agility and capacity within the association and deepening our relationships and impact with funders and community…
Read MoreMeet the Pride 2023 Artist in Residence
We are excited to announce our Pride 🌈 Artist in Residence Excel Garay. Excel has been working on a large-scale painting for ISANS Mumford office. You can view the painting towards the end of August or the beginning of September once it is finished. Read the bio below and stay tuned for updates! 🖼 Excel…
Read MoreCelebrating Pride Month: Resources to Support and Foster Inclusive Communities for 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals and Immigrants
Each year, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities worldwide celebrate Pride Month. In the United States and some cities in Canada, Pride month is typically in June – a tradition that began as a way to recognize the Stonewall Riots, a series of gay liberation protests that took place in June of 1969 in New York City. Today,…
Read MoreOur Hearts go out to Everyone Affected by the Wildfire
As we continue to see the impacts of the forest fires on our community, our hearts go out to all those impacted directly by the fire and who have been evacuated from their homes. For all those directly affected, please know that the ISANS community is thinking about you. For those of us not…
Read MorePRIDE 2023 mural project – Call for Artist
Celebrating Asian Entrepreneurs: Tuson Nguyen
To honour Asian Heritage Month 2023, we’ve had the privilege to hear stories from our Asian entrepreneur clients about their journey of settling in and running businesses in Nova Scotia. Tuson owns and operates Vietnam Canada Trade and Investment Promotion Inc. (VCATIP) with two very innovative and distinct business models. Read below to hear…
Read MoreAsian Heritage Month: Breaking Stereotypes and Understanding Misrepresentations in the Media
What is Asian Heritage Month, and Why is it Important to Recognize? Did you know that about 17.7% of the Canadian population is made up of Asians? According to Statistics Canada’s 2016 census, Asian people represent 3.8% of our community here in Nova Scotia. Immigrants of Asian descent come from many different regions such as…
Read MoreCelebrating Asian Entrepreneurs: Will Yang
To commemorate Asian Heritage Month 2023, we had the pleasure of hearing stories from our Asian clients, who are also entrepreneurs, about the experience of settling down and operating businesses in Nova Scotia. Halitube is a multi-media marketing and events hub that connects newcomers and marginalized communities to help them integrate into the culture and…
Read MoreNational Volunteer Week: How Volunteering Weaves Us Together
What is National Volunteer Week and What is its Significance? Celebrated since 1974, National Volunteer Week (April 16-22, 2023) is an annual event to recognize and appreciate volunteers for their contributions to the community. It is a time to celebrate the impact of volunteerism and encourage everyone to make a difference in their local communities.…
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