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SUMMARY:ISANS Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:With the Growing Strong Neighbourhoods program and NS Walks. \nJoin us for a weekly walk and connect with others in your community! \nWhen: Every Tuesdays\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nStarting: April 14th\nLocation: 334–252 Parkland Drive (Belcher’s Marsh Trail) \nGoogle Maps: click here! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWalking and socializing\nFresh air and gentle movement\nWe meet in most weather\n\nNo need to register\, everyone welcome! \nQuestions?\nEmail: llessard@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/isans-walking-group/2026-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T191453Z
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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! \nTo register please click on the link below the session that you like to attend. \nOnline sessions: \n• Tuesday\, March 24th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/74rLAcP6aj \n• Tuesday\, May 26th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/Y0ADpFq4VL \nIn-Person sessions: \n• Wednesday\, April 29th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/FxcLDhgjiP \n• Thursday\, June 18th\, 9 :00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/y0MpfALRRN \nFor any queries\, please contact: Colleen Belle | 902-406-4749 | cbelle@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/building-intercultural-competence-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260519T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260613T005204
CREATED:20260409T125541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T130346Z
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SUMMARY:ISANS Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:With the Growing Strong Neighbourhoods program and NS Walks. \nJoin us for a weekly walk and connect with others in your community! \nWhen: Every Tuesdays\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nStarting: April 14th\nLocation: 334–252 Parkland Drive (Belcher’s Marsh Trail) \nGoogle Maps: click here! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWalking and socializing\nFresh air and gentle movement\nWe meet in most weather\n\nNo need to register\, everyone welcome! \nQuestions?\nEmail: llessard@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/isans-walking-group/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T005204
CREATED:20260409T125541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T130343Z
UID:68993-1778587200-1778590800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:ISANS Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:With the Growing Strong Neighbourhoods program and NS Walks. \nJoin us for a weekly walk and connect with others in your community! \nWhen: Every Tuesdays\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nStarting: April 14th\nLocation: 334–252 Parkland Drive (Belcher’s Marsh Trail) \nGoogle Maps: click here! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWalking and socializing\nFresh air and gentle movement\nWe meet in most weather\n\nNo need to register\, everyone welcome! \nQuestions?\nEmail: llessard@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/isans-walking-group/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T005204
CREATED:20260409T125541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T130340Z
UID:68992-1777982400-1777986000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:ISANS Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:With the Growing Strong Neighbourhoods program and NS Walks. \nJoin us for a weekly walk and connect with others in your community! \nWhen: Every Tuesdays\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nStarting: April 14th\nLocation: 334–252 Parkland Drive (Belcher’s Marsh Trail) \nGoogle Maps: click here! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWalking and socializing\nFresh air and gentle movement\nWe meet in most weather\n\nNo need to register\, everyone welcome! \nQuestions?\nEmail: llessard@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/isans-walking-group/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T005204
CREATED:20260302T180527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T183630Z
UID:68633-1777453200-1777478400@isans.ca
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! \nTo register please click on the link below the session that you like to attend. \nOnline sessions: \n• Tuesday\, March 24th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/74rLAcP6aj \n• Tuesday\, May 26th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/Y0ADpFq4VL \nIn-Person sessions: \n• Wednesday\, April 29th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/FxcLDhgjiP \n• Thursday\, June 18th\, 9 :00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/y0MpfALRRN \nFor any queries\, please contact: Colleen Belle | 902-406-4749 | cbelle@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/building-intercultural-competence-workshop-6/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260428T120000
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UID:68991-1777377600-1777381200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:ISANS Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:With the Growing Strong Neighbourhoods program and NS Walks. \nJoin us for a weekly walk and connect with others in your community! \nWhen: Every Tuesdays\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nStarting: April 14th\nLocation: 334–252 Parkland Drive (Belcher’s Marsh Trail) \nGoogle Maps: click here! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWalking and socializing\nFresh air and gentle movement\nWe meet in most weather\n\nNo need to register\, everyone welcome! \nQuestions?\nEmail: llessard@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/isans-walking-group/2026-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T005204
CREATED:20260409T125541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T130335Z
UID:68990-1776772800-1776776400@isans.ca
SUMMARY:ISANS Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:With the Growing Strong Neighbourhoods program and NS Walks. \nJoin us for a weekly walk and connect with others in your community! \nWhen: Every Tuesdays\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nStarting: April 14th\nLocation: 334–252 Parkland Drive (Belcher’s Marsh Trail) \nGoogle Maps: click here! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWalking and socializing\nFresh air and gentle movement\nWe meet in most weather\n\nNo need to register\, everyone welcome! \nQuestions?\nEmail: llessard@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/isans-walking-group/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T005204
CREATED:20260409T125541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T130332Z
UID:68989-1776168000-1776171600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:ISANS Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:With the Growing Strong Neighbourhoods program and NS Walks. \nJoin us for a weekly walk and connect with others in your community! \nWhen: Every Tuesdays\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM\nStarting: April 14th\nLocation: 334–252 Parkland Drive (Belcher’s Marsh Trail) \nGoogle Maps: click here! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nWalking and socializing\nFresh air and gentle movement\nWe meet in most weather\n\nNo need to register\, everyone welcome! \nQuestions?\nEmail: llessard@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/isans-walking-group/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T005204
CREATED:20260302T175714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T183709Z
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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! \nTo register please click on the link below the session that you like to attend. \nOnline sessions: \n• Tuesday\, March 24th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/74rLAcP6aj \n• Tuesday\, May 26th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/Y0ADpFq4VL \nIn-Person sessions: \n• Wednesday\, April 29th\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/FxcLDhgjiP \n• Thursday\, June 18th\, 9 :00 am-4:00 pm\nhttps://forms.office.com/r/y0MpfALRRN \nFor any queries\, please contact: Colleen Belle | 902-406-4749 | cbelle@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/building-intercultural-competence-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T005204
CREATED:20260120T200856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T200856Z
UID:68375-1774342800-1774368000@isans.ca
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/building-intercultural-competence-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T005204
CREATED:20260128T204637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T204637Z
UID:68434-1772096400-1772107200@isans.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T005204
CREATED:20260128T204637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T204637Z
UID:68433-1771491600-1771502400@isans.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T005204
CREATED:20260128T204637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T204637Z
UID:68432-1770886800-1770897600@isans.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T005204
CREATED:20260128T204637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T204637Z
UID:68431-1770282000-1770292800@isans.ca
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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