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ISANS’ Offices are Closed as of April 27th. Only Services by Phone or Online
As of April 27th, ISANS’s offices will be closed. We will only be offering virtual and online services during this time. There will be no on-site services or reception for…
Read MoreAs of April 23rd, ISANS will be offering only virtual or online service and programs due to new COVID-19 restrictions in Nova Scotia.
As a result of the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, ISANS will be moving back to modified program delivery on Friday, April 23rd. These modifications will include limitations with onsite activities for…
Read MoreISANS Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
Vaccines are vital to our public health. At ISANS, we continue to work and support our government to create healthy communities that are safe from COVID-19. To prevent the spread, our…
Read MoreBridging the Gap – ISANS receives funding to support newcomers looking to work in carpentry and personal care work fields
More personal care workers and carpenters will prepare to join the workforce through our new program, Bridging the Gap for Personal Care Workers and Carpenters. This specialized employment support is…
Read More2021 Private Refugee Sponsorship Application Update
Be advised the 2021 ISANS Private Refugee Sponsorship selection process will remain the same as last year. ISANS is selecting applications from the interest forms we received in 2019. We…
Read MoreBest Wishes for Everyone Celebrating Nowruz
Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, is celebrated during the Spring Equinox. The last day of winter featured a snow storm for Nova Scotia, but this weekend we’re happy…
Read MoreCelebrating Irish Heritage
If you are a newcomer in Nova Scotia, you may be wondering why so many people are wearing green today. March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day, which started in the…
Read MoreCelebrating women’s leadership and diversity
Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate with the United Nations theme, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” Women stand at the front lines…
Read MoreInclusive Family-Friendly Learning
Meet Bear and Rabbit, friends of our Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers, students and parents! These characters help teach important lessons in an adorable family-friendly way. “Bear and Rabbit…
Read MoreISANS Celebrates African Heritage Month
As ISANS works to help immigrants settle in Nova Scotia, our goal is to share information with our clients and partners about the diverse communities that exist and thrive across…
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