Yeha Ahn

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PRIDE 2023 mural project – Call for Artist

ISANS is seeking an artist from the LGBTQIA+ community to participate in our artist in residence program for PRIDE 2023....
Tuson's wife Natalie is working in the indoor garden built by VCATIP.

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...
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Asian 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...
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Celebrating Asian Entrepreneurs: Will Yang

To commemorate Asian Heritage Month 2023, we had the pleasure of hearing stories from our Asian clients, who are also...
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National 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...
African Heritage Month at ISANS: Artist in Residence Israel Ekanem

African Heritage Month 2023 – Artist in Residence

Every year, we work with artists to recognize and celebrate the diverse communities of Nova Scotia through art and storytelling....
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Happy Lunar New Year from ISANS

The Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays for billions of people around the world. In China, Korea,...
Lorne Julien working on his mural Mi'kmaki

New Mural – Mi’kmaki, by Lorne Julien – Adorns the Walls of ISANS’ Office

Artist Lorne Julien in front of his mural at ISANS For Mi'kmaq History Month 2022, ISANS commissioned Mi'kmaw artist Lorne...
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PRIDE

Our Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Newcomers At ISANS, inclusion is more than a value-it's how we serve and support every newcomer...