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Call 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…
Read MoreInformation Morning’s Feed Nova Scotia show – ISANS interview
Every year, CBC Radio’s Information Morning – NS with Portia Clark hosts an annual live holiday show in support of food banks across the province. This year, the theme was…
Read MoreYou’re Invited! ISANS Open House 2023
ISANS Open House 2023, Tuesday, December 5th We invite you to our special yearly event. We know that when you come to a new place from another country, you have…
Read More2023 ISANS’ Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards
Join us for an exciting Small Business Week event as we recognize the positive impact immigrant businesses have made on our Nova Scotian economy at our 4th Annual Immigrant Entrepreneurship…
Read MoreISANS is looking for our next leader
In June, ISANS Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Watts, announced her plan to retire next year after more than five years of exceptional leadership. She has been a true beacon for…
Read MoreMeet Our New Board Members
We’re pleased to introduce to you the newest members of ISANS’ Board of Directors, Agnes Lomoro, Tashi Yangtso, and Stefan Leslie! ISANS’ Board of Directors are an important part of…
Read MoreWelcoming All: The Role of LGBTQ+ Advocates and Allies in Nova Scotia’s Immigration Journey
In Nova Scotia, the journey for LGBTQIA+ immigration rights is driven by the relentless efforts of local advocates and allies. Their collective dedication to creating a more inclusive and compassionate…
Read MorePrivate Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Orientation Sessions
ISANS is hosting two orientation sessions about our Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program to provide an in-depth understanding of the recent updates and enhancements made to the program. We…
Read MoreNational Indigenous Peoples Day
Today, on June 21st, we commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day, a momentous occasion dedicated to recognizing and honoring the profound history, cultural heritage, unwavering resilience, and remarkable diversity of the…
Read MoreWhere 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…
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