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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T193000
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SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 5 till March 7\, Monday and Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3            9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30       9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31       6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1             3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4            10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15          6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19          9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-2/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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UID:67910-1771428600-1771434000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:February 2 till April 3\, Monday and Wednesday 3:30 – 5:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nFeb 3 – Apr 3           9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-6/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 6 till March 7\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 – 11:45 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3           9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-3/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:February 3 till April 3\, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 – 11:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-7/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20251204T152602Z
CREATED:20251204T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T152602Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:This group provides a confidential and respectful space for men to talk about stress\, adaptation\, identity\, and wellbeing. \nIt encourages open conversation\, emotional awareness\, and healthy coping strategies for men navigating change or challenges in their lives. \nFor more information or to participate\, please contact: arodriguez@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/mens-wellness-group/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260217T120000
DTSTAMP:20251218T143903Z
CREATED:20251204T194125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T143903Z
UID:67094-1771322400-1771329600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop for parents
DESCRIPTION:How to support your child when life feels hard? \nCome and learn how to help your child feel confident and happy. Together\, we will explore how to create a safe\, stable\, and supportive home environment. \nIn this research-based program you will learn:  \n\nHow to help your child feel calm and more confident\nHow to continue to build trust with your child/ren\nHow to recognize symptoms of stress that might affect your child\nPractical strategies that you can use at home\n\nFor more information and participation\, please contact: aparra@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/workshop-for-parents/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260106T182806Z
CREATED:20251031T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182806Z
UID:66522-1771264800-1771270200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 5 till March 7\, Monday and Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3            9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30       9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31       6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1             3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4            10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15          6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19          9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-2/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260106T183607Z
CREATED:20260106T183607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183607Z
UID:67909-1771255800-1771261200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:February 2 till April 3\, Monday and Wednesday 3:30 – 5:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nFeb 3 – Apr 3           9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-6/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260128T204637Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T230000
DTSTAMP:20260107T185743Z
CREATED:20260106T183959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T185743Z
UID:67613-1770154200-1770159600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:February 3 till April 3\, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 – 11:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-7/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260107T180517Z
CREATED:20260106T183607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T180517Z
UID:67594-1770046200-1770051600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:February 2 till April 3\, Monday and Wednesday 3:30 – 5:00 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nFeb 3 – Apr 3           9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-6/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260127T120000
DTSTAMP:20251218T143901Z
CREATED:20251204T194125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T143901Z
UID:67089-1769508000-1769515200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop for parents
DESCRIPTION:How to support your child when life feels hard? \nCome and learn how to help your child feel confident and happy. Together\, we will explore how to create a safe\, stable\, and supportive home environment. \nIn this research-based program you will learn:  \n\nHow to help your child feel calm and more confident\nHow to continue to build trust with your child/ren\nHow to recognize symptoms of stress that might affect your child\nPractical strategies that you can use at home\n\nFor more information and participation\, please contact: aparra@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/workshop-for-parents/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T183533Z
CREATED:20251223T185629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T183533Z
UID:67368-1768570200-1768575600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Job Seekers Hub
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Series: Friday\, 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm \nCareer Transition and Transferable skills – January 16\, 2026 \nHow to connect with employers – February 13\, 2026 \nHow to improve communication skills while job searching – March 13\, 2026 \nExpanding your network & Rebuilding Confidence after a career break – April 10\, 2026 \nCareer Transition and Transferable skills – May 15\, 2026 \nHow to connect with employers – June 19\, 2026
URL:https://isans.ca/event/job-seekers-hub/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:ISANS Desmond\, 7071 Bayers Road\, Suite 164 (Desmond Avenue entrance)
CATEGORIES:Employment
GEO:44.6558793;-63.6258569
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260317T005359Z
CREATED:20251223T181125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T005359Z
UID:67348-1768482000-1768492800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Job Search Resource Centre
DESCRIPTION:Build your career skills and take the next step toward success! \nUpcoming Workshops: \nJanuary 2026 \n\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – January 15\, 2026\nJob Fair Preparation – January 29\, 2026\n\nFebruary 2026 \n\nKeyword Optimization & ATS: Job Scan Tool  – February 12\, 2026\nLinkedIn and Best Practices – February 26\, 2026\n\nMarch 2026 \n\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – March 5\, 2026\nJob Fair Preparation – March 6\, 2026\nProfessional Etiquette & Workplace Communication – March 12\, 2026\nInterview Preparation and Best Practices – March 26\, 2026\n\nApril 2026 \n\nJob Fair Preparation – April 9\, 2026\nResume Writing and Cover Letter Writing – April 22\, 2026\n\nMay 2026 \n\nJob Fair Preparation – May 7\, 2026\nLinkedIn and Best Practices – May 20\, 2026\n\nJune 2026 \n\nInterview Preparation and Best Practices – June 11\, 2026\nKeyword Optimization & ATS: Job Scan Tool – June 25\, 2026\n\nEligibility: \n\n\n\nBe an ISANS client.\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 4+\n\n\n\nFor more information and register\, please contact:\nRanjit Singh | 902-482-4373 | rsingh@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/job-search-resource-centre-3/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:ISANS Desmond\, 7071 Bayers Road\, Suite 164 (Desmond Avenue entrance)
CATEGORIES:Employment
GEO:44.6558793;-63.6258569
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20251120T201648Z
CREATED:20251120T201648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T201648Z
UID:66813-1768413600-1768420800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \n\nOutlook II\nJan 14- Jan 15\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday\, 6 PM –8 PM \nPowerPoint\nJan 16-Jan 21\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 6PM – 8PM \nLinkedIn\nFeb 23-Feb 24\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nExcel II\nMar 2-Mar 9\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact:\nBasam Tahoor | 902-406-4089 | computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/online-computer-training-2-2/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T234500
DTSTAMP:20260106T183112Z
CREATED:20251031T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183112Z
UID:66528-1767737700-1767743100@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 6 till March 7\, Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 – 11:45 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3           9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30        9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31        6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14         3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15         6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19         9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-3/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T200000
DTSTAMP:20251204T194659Z
CREATED:20251204T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T194659Z
UID:67067-1767722400-1767729600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Men's Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:This group provides a confidential and respectful space for men to talk about stress\, adaptation\, identity\, and wellbeing. \nIt encourages open conversation\, emotional awareness\, and healthy coping strategies for men navigating change or challenges in their lives. \nFor more information or to participate\, please contact: arodriguez@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/mens-wellness-group/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T120000
DTSTAMP:20251120T211530Z
CREATED:20251120T210548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T211530Z
UID:66828-1767690000-1767700800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:On-site Computer Training
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your computer skills? You can register for the following computer courses: \nAccelerated Word\nJan 6-Jan 9\, 4 classes\, 3 hours\nEveryday\, 9 AM –12 PM \nOutlook I\nJan 12-Jan 13\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nMonday\, Tuesday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nLinkedIn\nJan 22-Jan 23\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nThursday\, Friday\, 10 AM –12 PM \nAccelerated Excel I\nJan 26-Jan 28\, 4 classes\, 3 hours\nEveryday\, 9 AM – 12 PM \nAI\nFeb 25-Feb 26\, 2 classes\, 2 hours\nWednesday\, Thursday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nGoogle Docs\nMar 10-Mar 18\, 6 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \nBasic Computer\nMar 19-Mar 25\, 5 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nKeyboarding\nMar 26- Mar 31\, 4 classes\, 2 hours\nEveryday\, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Basam Tahoor  |  902-406-4089 |  computerskills@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/on-site-computer-training-2/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260106T182754Z
CREATED:20251031T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182754Z
UID:66509-1767636000-1767641400@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:January 5 till March 7\, Monday and Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nThis course helps international medical graduates (IMGs) and international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) prepare their communication skills for their OSCE exams and for their Canadian healthcare careers. \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nLearn effective professional strategies for communicating with patients in Canada\nConnect with other IMGs and IPGs working on their licensure process in Canada\nImprove your communications strategies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)\nParticipate in a communication practice session with professionally trained simulated patients at Dalhousie University\n\nTo attend this course\, you must: \n\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6+\nBe able to attend online\n\nClasses: \n\nTwo online classes per week\nPlus 6-8 hours per week of asynchronous classwork\nNext dates are:\n\n\n\n\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3            3:30 – 5:00 pm\nFeb 3 – Apr 3            9:30 – 11:00 pm\nMar 2 – Apr 29         9:00 – 10:30 pm\nMar 3 – Apr 30         6:30 – 8:00 pm\nApr 7 – June 5          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nMay 4 – July 3          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nJune 1 – July 30       9:00 – 10:30 pm\nJune 2 – July 31       6:30 – 8:00 pm\nJuly 7 – Sept 4          10:15 – 11:45 pm\nAug 3 – Oct 1             3:30 – 5:00 pm\nAug 4 – Oct 2            6:00 – 7:30 pm\nSept 8 – Nov 6          9:00 – 10:30 pm\nOct 6 – Dec 4            10:15 – 11:45 pm\nNov 2 – Jan 14          3:30 – 5:00 pm\nNov 3 – Jan 15          6:00 – 7:30 pm\nDec 7 – Feb 19          9:00 – 10:30 pm\n\n\n\nEligibility in NS: Permanent residents including Convention Refugees\, CUAET & MOME23 holders\, AIP & RNIP participants\, PPs under section 95 of IRPR\, Citizenship holders\, International post-secondary graduates with valid work permit \nFor more information or to register online please go to our website \nYou can also email us directly: healthcarelanguage@isans.ca.
URL:https://isans.ca/event/communication-strategies-for-patient-interactions-cspi-2/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211125T111516
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211125T111516
DTSTAMP:20200915T152450Z
CREATED:20200915T152450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T152450Z
UID:44010-1637838916-1637838916@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Computer Training: Microsoft Excel II
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, after a quick review of Excel I\, you will use Microsoft Office Excel 2016 to learn how to: \n\nCreate formulas using basic Excel functions and operations\nApply format as tables\nUse “Subtotal” from the “Data Tab\,” from the function formula\, or after applying the format to the data as a table\nApply conditional formatting\nCreate and manage names\, and use them in formulas\nAdd/delete/edit data-validating restrictions\, and add messages and error alerts\nCreate and customize charts\n\nYou will also learn how to use the following Excel functions: \n\nROUND\, ROUNDUP\, ROUNDDOWN\, FLOOR\, CEILING\, and TRUNC\nPRODUCT\, IF\, AND\, OR\, SUMIF\, COUNTIF\, and how to use nested functions in Excel\n\nFor more information\, and to register\, please contact: \ncomputerskills@isans.ca  |  902-406-3068
URL:https://isans.ca/event/computer-training-microsoft-excel-ii/
CATEGORIES:Employment
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