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Peace by Chocolate names new bar after the Mi’kmaq word for peace

May 4, 2018

A Canadian chocolate company founded by Syrian refugee Tareq Hadhad has produced its first chocolate bar — and given it an Indigenous name. Peace by Chocolate of Antigonish revealed Wednesday its new milk chocolate and hazelnut bar is to be called Wantaqo’ti (pronounced Wan-tahk-oo-di), the Mi’kmaq word for peace.

Syrian refugee giving back with the ‘gift of life’ in Halifax

April 12, 2018

More than 60 Syrian newcomers will donate blood during a special donation event in Halifax.

Halifax Magazine feature: Making Nova Scotia better for newcomers

April 10, 2018

Halifax Magazine talks to immigration lawyer Lee Cohen about why tea and cake are important for attracting more people to the province. Also ISANS staff Aseel Ali talks about creating a welcoming community for newcomers…

Nova Scotia Coalition on Community Interpreting recognized by the Legislature

April 6, 2018

The work of the Nova Scotia Coalition on Community Interpreting, lead by ISANS staff Merek Jagielski, has been recognized by the Nova Scotia Legislature. Rafah DiCostanzo, MLA for Clayton Park…

A Nova Scotia welcome

April 5, 2018

Recent immigrants visited Memory Lane Heritage Village for an unforgettable experience at the Nova Scotia Forest Festival.

Refugee Rights Day: April 4

April 4, 2018

A day to celebrate the progress made in protecting and welcoming refugees.

Celebration for Gerry Mills

March 29, 2018

Today we celebrated Gerry Mills, our outgoing Executive Director, and thanked her for thirty years of service working with immigrants to Nova Scotia. Gerry’s vision, dedication, and commitment to collaboration…

Jennifer Watts talks about her new role at ISANS with Global News

March 27, 2018

Global News Halifax sits down with incoming CEO of ISANS Jennifer Watts to discuss her vision for the future and the topic of immigration retention in Atlantic Canada.