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SUMMARY:Statistics Canada – Data and Surveys for Business
DESCRIPTION:Statistics Canada provides key data on Canada’s economy\, society\, and environment. In this online session\, Thérèse Nguyen\, Data Ambassador\, will show you how to navigate the Statistics Canada website and find business-relevant data to support planning\, financing\, and location decisions. \nTo attend this session\, you must: \n\nBe an ISANS business client\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+\nBe able to attend online\n\nRegister using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form \nIf you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at  business@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/statistics-canada-data-and-surveys-for-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Training Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T202744Z
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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:20260217T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260217T234500
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260217T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260217T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183959Z
UID:67931-1771363800-1771369200@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-7/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260217T200000
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CREATED:20251204T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T152602Z
UID:67102-1771351200-1771358400@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/2026-02-17/
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:20260409T144915
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:20260409T144915
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:20260409T144915
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260213T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20251223T185629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T003755Z
UID:67372-1770989400-1770994800@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/2026-02-13/
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:20260212T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260212T234500
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20251031T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183123Z
UID:66540-1770934500-1770939900@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-3/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260212T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260212T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20260106T183959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183959Z
UID:67930-1770931800-1770937200@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-7/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20260129T160338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T161452Z
UID:68436-1770917400-1770922800@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Tax Essentials for Small and Medium Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide small and medium-sized business owners with a clear understanding of key taxation requirements in Canada. Our guest speaker will cover essential topics such as business tax obligations\, GST/HST\, payroll considerations\, and common compliance pitfalls. Attendees will learn how to structure their finances effectively and avoid costly mistakes. The session will also highlight practical tips to stay tax-ready throughout the year. This is a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs who have already started their business or are preparing to scale. Come prepared with questions and leave with clarity and confidence in managing your business taxes. \nTo attend this session\, you must: \n\nBe an ISANS business client\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+\nBe able to attend in person\n\nRegister using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form \nIf you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at  business@isans.ca
URL:https://isans.ca/event/tax-essentials-for-small-and-medium-business-growth/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Business Training In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20251223T181125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T005437Z
UID:67363-1770901200-1770912000@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-3/2026-02-12/
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:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192806Z
UID:66609-1770843600-1770849000@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:December 3 till February 13\, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 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 5 – Mar 7           6:00 – 7:30 pm\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nMar 2 – May 1         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/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20251031T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182805Z
UID:66521-1770832800-1770838200@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-2/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20260106T183607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183607Z
UID:67908-1770823800-1770829200@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-6/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20260114T180327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T180327Z
UID:68345-1770800400-1770825600@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Health Navigation Support day- ISANS
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce our Health Navigation Support Day on Wednesday\, February 11th. This event is designed to help you navigate Health and disability issues where you’ve struggled to find support. Our Health Navigators will work with you one-on-one to identify resources and solutions tailored to your needs. \nWhen you submit this form\, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself. \nKey Details: \n\n\n\nEligibility: Open to all ISANS clients who are Permanent Residents (PR holders). \n\nRegistration: First come\, first served.\nConfirmation: Once you register\, you will be contacted by email or phone to confirm your allocated spot.\nDate: Wednesday\, February 11th.\n\nSeats are limited\, so don’t miss this opportunity to get the guidance you need! \n\nRegistration is ongoing for the monthly sessions.\n\n\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://isans.ca/event/health-navigation-support-day-isans-2/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T234500
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20251031T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183119Z
UID:66538-1770761700-1770767100@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-3/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20260106T183959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183959Z
UID:67929-1770759000-1770764400@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-7/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20251204T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T152602Z
UID:67101-1770746400-1770753600@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/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20251204T194125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T143902Z
UID:67093-1770717600-1770724800@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/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260209T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260209T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20251105T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T192804Z
UID:66608-1770670800-1770676200@isans.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions (CSPI)
DESCRIPTION:December 3 till February 13\, Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:30 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 5 – Mar 7           6:00 – 7:30 pm\nJan 6 – Mar 7           10:15 – 11:45 pm\nFeb 2 – Apr 3           3:30 – 5:00 pm\nMar 2 – May 1         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/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20251031T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T182801Z
UID:66520-1770660000-1770665400@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-2/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20260106T183607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183607Z
UID:67907-1770651000-1770656400@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-6/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T234500
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20251031T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183118Z
UID:66537-1770329700-1770335100@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-3/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20260106T183959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T183959Z
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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-7/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Healthcare Language Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T193000
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SUMMARY:Nova Scotia Business Culture
DESCRIPTION:Understanding business culture is an important part of business success. Do you want to strengthen your knowledge of Canadian culture? Do you want to become more familiar with Nova Scotia business customs? \nJoin us for this workshop to gain an understanding of Canadian Business Culture and doing business here in Nova Scotia. \nTo attend this session\, you must: \n\nBe an ISANS business client\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+\nBe able to attend in person\n\nRegister using the link: Business Training Registration- Winter 2026 – Fill out form \nIf you have any question email Suhel Shaikh at  business@isans.ca \n 
URL:https://isans.ca/event/nova-scotia-business-culture/
LOCATION:ISANS Mumford\, 6960 Mumford Road\, Suite 2120\, Halifax\, B3L4P1
CATEGORIES:Business Training In-Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
CREATED:20251223T181125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181125Z
UID:68795-1770296400-1770307200@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-3/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:ISANS Desmond\, 7071 Bayers Road\, Suite 164 (Desmond Avenue entrance)
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T144915
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T204637Z
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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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