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A child surrounded by toys reaching out for a cup given by a woman

Care for Newcomer Children – Short Term Care Program

May 20, 2025
An immigrant woman and child playing with toys

Care for Newcomer Children – Long Term Care Program

May 20, 2025

Strength in every woman: A refugee mother’s journey to empowerment

March 5, 2025
Leah Siwajibu's story is proof of the resilience and determination of refugee mothers. After arriving in Canada from Malawi in...

Matliuba Yusupova: finding joy in helping others

March 5, 2025
Matliuba Yusupova arrived in Canada as a refugee from Ukraine in December 2023, determined to rebuild her life. Drawing on...
Newcomers (a woman and 2 kids) eating in the park.

Newcomers face dietary challenges leading to long-term health issues

November 19, 2024
Immigrants contribute significantly to Canada's population, diversity and economy. However, recent studies reveal concerning health declines among newcomers, particularly because...
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Information Morning’s Feed Nova Scotia show – ISANS interview

December 20, 2023
Every year, CBC Radio's Information Morning - NS with Portia Clark hosts an annual live holiday show in support of...

Private Sponsorship of Refugees: How to Express your Interest for 2024

October 17, 2023
Would you like to privately sponsor a refugee to Nova Scotia in 2024? ISANS is now accepting expressions of interest...
Hadayat Rahimi (center) with his volleyball colleagues and youth team.

Hadayat Rahimi: A Humanitarian’s Journey from Afghanistan to Canada

June 3, 2022
Hadayat Rahimi (center) with his volleyball colleagues and youth team. When you spend time at ISANS, you're bound to hear...
A newcomer muslim woman working with a female interpreter in front of laptop

Interpretation Services

October 26, 2021