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Information Morning’s Feed Nova Scotia show – ISANS interview
Every year, CBC Radio’s Information Morning – NS with Portia Clark hosts an annual live holiday show in support of food banks across the province. This year, the theme was…
Read MorePrivate Sponsorship of Refugees: How to Express your Interest for 2024
Would you like to privately sponsor a refugee to Nova Scotia in 2024? ISANS is now accepting expressions of interest for anyone who would like to sponsor a refugee or…
Read MoreHadayat Rahimi: A Humanitarian’s Journey from Afghanistan to Canada
Hadayat Rahimi (center) with his volleyball colleagues and youth team. When you spend time at ISANS, you’re bound to hear one of the many captivating histories that fill our offices…
Read MoreClient Support Services
Our Client Support Services help government-assisted refugees (GARs) with their settlement.
Read MoreDisability Support
Our Disability Support Services help immigrants with disabilities settle in Canada.
Read MoreImmigrant Health
Immigrant Health staff will assess your and your family’s healthcare needs, and they will also help you access services and resources, especially if you’re experiencing challenges.
Read MoreYouth Life Skills
If you are a government-assisted refugee youth (age 15-25) who has arrived in Nova Scotia within the last three months, our Youth Life Skills services will provide you with guidance…
Read MoreLife Skills Support
Our life skills workers provide orientation and support for government-assisted refugee families during their first year in Canada.
Read MoreResettlement Assistance Program (RAP)
Through this program, our resettlement assistance counsellors will welcome you at the airport, help you move into temporary accommodations, and assist you with your immediate needs such as moving into…
Read MoreWelcoming Communities
ISANS’ Welcoming Communities program aims to build welcoming communities by increasing community and individual awareness about immigration and immigrant experiences.
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