Community Integration

A group of volunteers during an outdoor event

Volunteering in the Community

A newcomer father and his child playing soccer

Community Connections Program

Newcomers father and daughter enjoying the winter snow

Orientation Program

An immigrant woman smiling in the airport

Pre-Arrival Support (Nova Scotia Start)

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Celebrating 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...
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2021 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...
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Celebrating Irish Heritage

If you are a newcomer in Nova Scotia, you may be wondering why so many people are wearing green today....
Change is inevitable, change will always happen, but you have to apply direction to change, and that's when it's progress. - Doug Baldwin

New “Compass Dialogues” offer online space to discuss social movements

Launching on January 20, ISANS is starting a new discussion series called “Compass Dialogues.” Open to alumni of the Welcome...
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Become A Welcome Ambassador!

On World Kindness Day last month, we shared ideas on how to create welcoming communities, including 10 tips for how...