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Building a safe home for every family

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

Radiya Hasoun’s journey from Syria to Canada in 2020 is a powerful example of resilience, hope, and the strength found...
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National Indigenous Peoples Day

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

  Eid al-Fitr, also known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," is a significant event in the Islamic calendar...
Hadayat Rahimi (center) with his volleyball colleagues and youth team.

Hadayat Rahimi: A Humanitarian’s Journey from Afghanistan to Canada

Hadayat Rahimi (center) with his volleyball colleagues and youth team. When you spend time at ISANS, you're bound to hear...
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Helping to build a welcoming & inclusive province: Gerry Mills

“This is an amazing place to work. I come up the back stairs every morning and as I walk in...
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Helping to build a welcoming & inclusive province: John Deans

John Deans was lying on the couch one day in 2015 when he heard an appeal on the radio for...
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Helping to build a welcoming and inclusive province: Roshanak Sadeghi-Zadeh

Mentors played a huge role in helping Roshanak Sadeghi-Zadeh settle in Canada, and now she is assisting others by being...
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Helping to build a welcoming & inclusive province: Margaret Casey

Highly regarded Halifax physician Margaret Casey shares her medical expertise as an ISANS volunteer with International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Retired...