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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 an annual event to recognize and appreciate volunteers for their…
Read MoreWanderers New Canadians Night
Halifax’s professional soccer team, the HFX Wanderers, held its first annual New Canadians Night on June 30, 2022. It was a warm and sunny evening, and hundreds of newcomers and…
Read MoreVolunteer at ISANS
Learn about the volunteer roles that are available at ISANS. Gain skills and make connections with a wide range of opportunities as you work towards building a future here in…
Read MoreGrowing Strong Neighbourhoods (Community Gardens)
Community Building through Gardening
Read MoreVolunteering in the Community
Our Volunteering in the Community program helps government-assisted refugee (GARs) families to volunteer.
Read MoreCommunity Connections
Community Connections is a program designed to help you settle into the community through different activities and supports.
Read MoreYouth Explore!
ISANS’ Youth Explore! program helps youth like you meet others, learn about Canadian culture, and find support as you plan for your future. Youth Explore! will give you an encouraging,…
Read MoreConversation Circles
ISANS’ Conversation Circles begins with our facilitator. Our program facilitator is someone you can talk, share, and learn with. Most facilitators are not professional teachers; they get basic training and…
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 More2021 Private Refugee Sponsorship Application Update
Be advised the 2021 ISANS Private Refugee Sponsorship selection process will remain the same as last year. ISANS is selecting applications from the interest forms we received in 2019. We…
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