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ISANS Welcome Ambassador Program: Spreading Love Across Communities
ISANS’ Welcome Ambassador Training Program is a long-standing staple of our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion programming. Over time, as the immigration landscape has changed and evolved in Nova Scotia and…
Read MoreCelebrating Mi’kmaw History Month 2023
Introduction to Mi’kmaw History Month and its significance No matter where you live, the land you call home has its roots in Indigenous history. The region that includes the province…
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…
Read MoreWelcoming All: The Role of LGBTQ+ Advocates and Allies in Nova Scotia’s Immigration Journey
In Nova Scotia, the journey for LGBTQIA+ immigration rights is driven by the relentless efforts of local advocates and allies. Their collective dedication to creating a more inclusive and compassionate…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Read MoreAfrican 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. We’re thrilled to announce Israel Ekanem as our artist in…
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