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Celebrating our graduates: HIPPY program’s first year a success!
146 people were on hand to celebrate the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) graduation on Friday, May 11, 2018, where 38 families and 42 children from nine…
Read MoreMental health and wellness with Carmen Celina Moncayo
Carmen Celina Moncayo was a community psychologist in her native Colombia before coming to Canada in 1999. With two Masters’ degrees and a wealth of experience, she now uses her…
Read MoreImmigrant families in Halifax getting prepared for school with a HIPPY start
Yulia Taslitsky loves seeing her daughter learn new words and skills with ISANS’ HIPPY Program, but the most important thing has been getting the chance to spend dedicated time together.
Read MoreHealth and Healing: Mind, Spirit and Body – Multicultural Health and Wellness Forum 2018
Hundreds turned out for this year’s 10th annual Multicultural Health and Wellness Forum, hosted by (Im)migrant Health and Wellness Network on Thursday, April 26, 2018. This year’s theme was Health…
Read MoreConference addresses domestic violence among immigrant women
Halifax recently hosted Canada’s largest-ever conference on domestic violence.
Read MoreMulticultural Health and Wellness Forum
All are welcome to attend this free health forum on April 26.
Read MoreHockey program introduces Syrian children to Canada’s game
About 30 recent immigrants ages 5 to 13 took their first hockey lessons in Halifax.
Read MoreApply now: Youth photography workshop
Youth with refugee experience can apply to explore social justice through photography. Participants will receive professional training and funding.
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