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SUMMARY:Let’s Create Welcoming Communities! Welcome Ambassador Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 12-hour online training program and help build a more inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming communities for All. \nThis is a free interactive learning opportunity spread over 4 weeks and designed for volunteers\, service providers\, private refugee sponsorship groups\, government employees\, business groups and anyone interested in fostering inclusive\, diverse and welcoming communities. \nTo be an Ambassador\, you must: \n\nAttend all four training sessions (3 hours each)\nComplete at least one activity that promotes welcoming and inclusion after training\nCommit to the principles of equity\, diversity and inclusion\n\nDuring this training\, you will: \n\nDevelop knowledge and awareness about newcomers in Nova Scotia\nLearn skills to create inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming communities\nConnect and network with other Welcome Ambassadors\nParticipate actively in making Nova Scotia a more inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming province\n\nTo apply or for more information please contact Rayan Charara| 902-406-8033 | rcharara@isans.ca \nTraining dates: \nEvery Thursday via Microsoft Teams from February 5 until February 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nRegister here: ISANS Welcome Ambassador Training – Fill out form \nWorkshops can be tailored to meet your organization’s needs at no cost.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/lets-create-welcoming-communities-welcome-ambassador-training-2/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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SUMMARY:Let’s Create Welcoming Communities! Welcome Ambassador Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 12-hour online training program and help build a more inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming communities for All. \nThis is a free interactive learning opportunity spread over 4 weeks and designed for volunteers\, service providers\, private refugee sponsorship groups\, government employees\, business groups and anyone interested in fostering inclusive\, diverse and welcoming communities. \nTo be an Ambassador\, you must: \n\nAttend all four training sessions (3 hours each)\nComplete at least one activity that promotes welcoming and inclusion after training\nCommit to the principles of equity\, diversity and inclusion\n\nDuring this training\, you will: \n\nDevelop knowledge and awareness about newcomers in Nova Scotia\nLearn skills to create inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming communities\nConnect and network with other Welcome Ambassadors\nParticipate actively in making Nova Scotia a more inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming province\n\nTo apply or for more information please contact Rayan Charara| 902-406-8033 | rcharara@isans.ca \nTraining dates: \nEvery Thursday via Microsoft Teams from February 5 until February 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nRegister here: ISANS Welcome Ambassador Training – Fill out form \nWorkshops can be tailored to meet your organization’s needs at no cost.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/lets-create-welcoming-communities-welcome-ambassador-training-2/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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SUMMARY:Newcomers and Recreation workshop
DESCRIPTION:We at ISANS are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Let’s Create Welcoming Communities: Newcomers and Recreation workshop. \nJoin us for a 3-hour\, online training program on creating inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming recreational communities for newcomers. \nAs Nova Scotia becomes more culturally diverse\, we all need to learn how to welcome and work  with newcomers and build a better community together.  During this training\, you will increase your cultural humility to support more inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming recreational communities. \nYou are welcome to apply if you are involved in recreational activities as a coach\, facilitator\, or volunteer or if you are interested in making recreational  communities more welcoming. We also deliver workshops tailored to individual organizations at no fee. \nIn this workshop\, you will: \n\nDevelop knowledge and awareness about newcomers in Nova Scotia\nLearn skills to create inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming recreational communities\nExplore ways to welcome and support newcomers through recreation\nConnect and network with others\n\nSchedule \nWednesday February 18\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM \nPlatform: Microsoft Teams \nTo register\, please complete the registration form here: Welcoming Communities: Newcomers and Recreation Workshop  – Fill out form \nFor more information\, please contact:\nRayan Charara | 902-406-8033 | rcharara@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/newcomers-and-recreation-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260219T090000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Create Welcoming Communities! Welcome Ambassador Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 12-hour online training program and help build a more inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming communities for All. \nThis is a free interactive learning opportunity spread over 4 weeks and designed for volunteers\, service providers\, private refugee sponsorship groups\, government employees\, business groups and anyone interested in fostering inclusive\, diverse and welcoming communities. \nTo be an Ambassador\, you must: \n\nAttend all four training sessions (3 hours each)\nComplete at least one activity that promotes welcoming and inclusion after training\nCommit to the principles of equity\, diversity and inclusion\n\nDuring this training\, you will: \n\nDevelop knowledge and awareness about newcomers in Nova Scotia\nLearn skills to create inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming communities\nConnect and network with other Welcome Ambassadors\nParticipate actively in making Nova Scotia a more inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming province\n\nTo apply or for more information please contact Rayan Charara| 902-406-8033 | rcharara@isans.ca \nTraining dates: \nEvery Thursday via Microsoft Teams from February 5 until February 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nRegister here: ISANS Welcome Ambassador Training – Fill out form \nWorkshops can be tailored to meet your organization’s needs at no cost.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/lets-create-welcoming-communities-welcome-ambassador-training-2/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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SUMMARY:Growing Strong Neighbourhoods Program Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a welcoming orientation session to learn more about the Growing Strong Neighbourhoods (GSN) Program\, an ISANS community program focused on connection\, learning\, and wellbeing through gardening and seasonal activities. \nThis free session is open to newcomers\, families\, and community members who are interested in getting involved with GSN. \nIn this presentation\, you will learn about: \n\nWhat the Growing Strong Neighbourhoods program offers throughout the year\nHow to become a GSN participant\nCommunity gardens and how the garden waitlist works\nVolunteer opportunities\, including Open Shed Hours and facilitation roles\nWays to stay involved that fit your interests and schedule\nTime for questions and discussion at the end of the session\n\nThe orientation will take place on Thursday\, Feb 19th from 3:30 – 4:30 pm on Microsoft Teams \nFor more information and registration\, please contact: Lianne at llessard@isans.ca or call 782-414-3792 \n 
URL:https://isans.ca/event/growing-strong-neighbourhoods-program-orientation-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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SUMMARY:Building Intercultural Competence Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As Nova Scotia becomes more culturally diverse\, we all need to learn how to welcome and work with immigrants and build a better community together.\nIn this full-day workshop\, you will: \n\nIncrease your understanding of settlement and integration barriers\nExplore practical ways to welcome and support new immigrants\nDevelop intercultural relationship-building skills for working with new immigrants\n\nThis free\, interactive workshop is open to organizations\, service providers\, educators\, and community volunteers. We also deliver workshops tailored to individual organizations. \nWorkshops take place monthly\, either online or in person at ISANS (6960 Mumford Rd\, Suite 2120). Please be sure to register early! \nOnline sessions: \n• Wednesday\, January 28th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/bNg2hURWxB \n• Tuesday\, March 24th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/74rLAcP6aj  \nIn-Person sessions: \n• Tuesday\, February 24th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/xNGCpEsmjx \nFor any queries\, please contact: Colleen Belle | 902-406-4749 | cbelle@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/68377/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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SUMMARY:Let’s Create Welcoming Communities! Welcome Ambassador Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 12-hour online training program and help build a more inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming communities for All. \nThis is a free interactive learning opportunity spread over 4 weeks and designed for volunteers\, service providers\, private refugee sponsorship groups\, government employees\, business groups and anyone interested in fostering inclusive\, diverse and welcoming communities. \nTo be an Ambassador\, you must: \n\nAttend all four training sessions (3 hours each)\nComplete at least one activity that promotes welcoming and inclusion after training\nCommit to the principles of equity\, diversity and inclusion\n\nDuring this training\, you will: \n\nDevelop knowledge and awareness about newcomers in Nova Scotia\nLearn skills to create inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming communities\nConnect and network with other Welcome Ambassadors\nParticipate actively in making Nova Scotia a more inclusive\, diverse\, and welcoming province\n\nTo apply or for more information please contact Rayan Charara| 902-406-8033 | rcharara@isans.ca \nTraining dates: \nEvery Thursday via Microsoft Teams from February 5 until February 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nRegister here: ISANS Welcome Ambassador Training – Fill out form \nWorkshops can be tailored to meet your organization’s needs at no cost.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/lets-create-welcoming-communities-welcome-ambassador-training-2/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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