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Empowering change: Elizabeth Obeng Nkrumah’s journey from Ghana to healthcare leadership in Nova Scotia”
Elizabeth Obeng Nkrumah’s journey is indeed a story of empowerment and resilience that exemplifies the theme of the African Heritage Month, “Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance.” As a Registered…
Read MoreMore than medicine: Cultivating equity and inclusion in healthcare practice
Prah Deedar As Nova Scotia continues to welcome newcomers, a reality persists: many immigrants often face significant health equity challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted these inequities, showing how systemic…
Read MoreCrafting a new home: How Aalaa ‘built’ his dream
Aalaa Khalifa’s journey from a newcomer to a successful carpenter in Canada is a testament to the power of determination and community support. When he arrived three years ago, Aalaa…
Read MoreSpicekit the right recipe for success
Harjeet Singh and his wife, Darshpreet Kaur, came to Canada with the goal of starting their own business. Within months of arrival, they had a growing catering business with $8,000…
Read MoreEmpowering newcomers: ISANS opens innovative Youth and Family Centre
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) has launched its new Youth and Family Centre, a transformative initiative aimed at supporting and empowering newcomer and refugee youth and families. The…
Read MoreWe all belong to one race, that is the “Human race”- Colleen’s contributions for inclusive communities
Colleen Belle, Coordinator of the Welcoming Communities’ program at ISANS since 2020 (and formerly the Facilitator of the ‘Workplace Culture’ program since 2019), has dedicated her career to fostering inclusivity…
Read MoreDivert NS and ISANS launch second round of micro-grants for immigrant entrepreneurs
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) is excited to announce the opening of the second round of applications for its Micro Grant program in partnership with Divert NS. This…
Read MoreMarisa’s transformative journey toward a better life in Nova Scotia
International Human Rights Day, observed on December 10, serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting all individuals’ fundamental rights and freedoms, regardless of race, gender, nationality, or religion. …
Read MoreIntegrated Sight Loss Teacher Toolkit
English language learners with sight loss are a growing population that, traditionally, has been underserved in language programs across Canada. At ISANS, we demonstrate inclusion by welcoming and respecting the…
Read MoreCall for Applications to Join ISANS Board of Directors
We are currently seeking applications for our 2024-2025 Board of Directors! We’re looking for individuals with board governance experience, lived experience as an immigrant and/or who hold leadership roles in…
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