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Celebrate African Heritage Month 2020

Each February, African Heritage Month honours the legacy of Black Canadians.  The theme of this year's African Heritage Month is...
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Call for Nominations – ISANS Board of Directors

Do you want to help shape the future of Nova Scotia? Join ISANS Board of Directors today! Apply now. ISANS...
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Gerry Mills to Receive Honorary Degree from Saint Mary’s University

**News Release from Saint Mary's University** Immigration reformer and advocate to receive honorary degree from Saint Mary’s University An immigration...
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Empowering newcomers for recreation leadership

On Thursday, September 27, community members gathered at the Halifax Central Library for the launch of Picturing Recreation – a...
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Treaty Day & Mi’kmaq History Month

October is Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia, a time to promote public awareness about Mi’kmaq culture and heritage to...
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Public Policy Forum: Refugees stay put more than other newcomers do – but why?

Access to more settlement services, easier family reunification and safety are among the myriad reasons refugees tend to stay where...
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Sixth annual Walk with Refugees brings refugee voices to the forefront

The sky was grey but the streets were yellow on Sunday afternoon as more than 250 participants marched from the...
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Join us and #StepwithRefugees

Big or small, we all have a role to play to help shape our world for the better. ISANS has...
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Let’s Giv’er! ISANS community prepares for the Blue Nose Marathon

From June 6-9, members of the ISANS community will volunteer at and run in this year's Blue Nose Marathon presented...