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Where do I get the Welcomed in Halifax card?
Where do I get the Welcomed in Halifax card? The Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) will provide the Welcomed in Halifax card to all private sponsored and government assisted refugees and you must contact ISANS to collect the card. The Halifax Refugee Clinic can work with asylum seekers to receive a WIH card. Ukrainian nationals under CUAET…
Read MoreAsian Heritage Month: Breaking Stereotypes and Understanding Misrepresentations in the Media
What is Asian Heritage Month, and Why is it Important to Recognize? Did you know that about 17.7% of the Canadian population is made up of Asians? According to Statistics Canada’s 2016 census, Asian people represent 3.8% of our community here in Nova Scotia. Immigrants of Asian descent come from many different regions such as…
Read MoreEid 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 that marks the end of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims worldwide fast from sunrise to sunset, making Eid al-Fitr a time for feasting, gift-giving, family, community, and reflection. Although the holiday is celebrated similarly in many…
Read MoreSupporting Colleagues During Ramadan
The Islamic month of Ramadan is considered the most sacred month in the Islamic calendar and is observed by billions of Muslims worldwide. Each year the month begins depending on the sighting of the new crescent moon. For Halifax, the first Suhoor (the last meal before dawn) started in the early morning of March 23rd.…
Read MoreThe Importance of Recognizing and Supporting Females within the Neurodivergent Community
Neurodiversity refers to the concept that individuals perceive and interact with the world in various ways. Rather than viewing differences in thinking, learning, or behavior as deficiencies, neurodiversity celebrates these differences as inherent to human diversity. While it includes all forms of diversity, it is often used in discussions about conditions like autism spectrum disorder…
Read MoreUpdate: ISANS will be open on Tuesday, September 27th
ISANS offices will be open at September 27th. Programs and services will be offered as usual unless you receive a different message from your ISANS’ staff person.
Read MoreJuly 2022 Podcast from our Employer Engagement Speaker Series
isans · BWI JULY 2022 Podcast – Employer Engagement Speaker Series In this series hosted by our Business, Workforce, and Integration (BWI) team, our focus is to bring employer-related issues forward by highlighting employers and employer-related supports throughout Nova Scotia. On this podcast episode, we’re talking to Stephanie Jones, who is a proud, second-generation McDonald’s…
Read MoreRequest for Proposals: Research and Evaluation for ISANS’ Internationally Educated Nursing (IEN) Orientation Program
ISANS is looking for a consultant to conduct research about the needs of internationally educated nurses (IENs) who would like to obtain licensure in Nova Scotia. As part of this research, the consultant will also conduct a formal evaluation of the existing IEN Orientation program, assessing its strengths and the additional needs it could address…
Read MoreUpcoming Information Sessions: 2022 Private Refugee Sponsorship
Thank you to those who completed the interest form for ISANS’ 2021 Private Refugee Sponsorship application. The form has now been closed. We will be holding information sessions about ISANS’ 2022 Private Sponsorship of Refugee (PSR) selection and application process as well as the new federal Operation Afghan Safety initiative. The information sessions about PSR…
Read MoreThank You, Volunteers! Volunteering is Empathy in Action
This National Volunteer Week (April 24-30), we have been celebrating the contributions of volunteers around Canada. This year’s theme is Volunteering Is Empathy In Action: Volunteers Bring Heart To Canada’s Communities. We want to take this opportunity to thank all ISANS volunteers who have supported and continue to support ISANS programs. Your invaluable work helps…
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