Stories
Building a safe home for every family
August 8, 2025
When Rita and Marry, parents of three—including two teenagers—arrived in Nova Scotia from abroad, they were filled with the uncertainty...
Accessibility in action: Radiya Hasoun breaking barriers
May 29, 2025
Radiya Hasoun’s journey from Syria to Canada in 2020 is a powerful example of resilience, hope, and the strength found...
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2023
Today, on June 21st, we commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day, a momentous occasion dedicated to recognizing and honoring the profound...
Eid Al-Fitr Celebrations Across the Globe: From Bangladesh to Iceland
April 21, 2023
Eid al-Fitr, also known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," is a significant event in the Islamic calendar...
Hadayat Rahimi: A Humanitarian’s Journey from Afghanistan to Canada
June 3, 2022
Hadayat Rahimi (center) with his volleyball colleagues and youth team. When you spend time at ISANS, you're bound to hear...
Helping to build a welcoming & inclusive province: Gerry Mills
August 22, 2018
“This is an amazing place to work. I come up the back stairs every morning and as I walk in...
Helping to build a welcoming & inclusive province: John Deans
August 14, 2018
John Deans was lying on the couch one day in 2015 when he heard an appeal on the radio for...