Shivani Dhamija: from immigrant struggles to entrepreneurial success with Shivani’s Kitchen
Shivani Dhamija’s journey from an immigrant facing challenges to a successful entrepreneur is a testament to her resilience and determination. After arriving in Nova Scotia with hope and high expectations…
Read MoreDr. Oyeleye Oyesode: A Journey to Professional Fulfillment
As Dr. Oyeleye Oyesode stepped off the plane in Nova Scotia, he carried with him a wealth of medical expertise and a master’s degree in health service policy and management…
Read MoreOmnia Abdelazim: Helping Immigrant Families and their Children – HIPPY Program
On a day like any other, Omnia Abdelazim knocks on the door of an immigrant family living in Nova Scotia. Welcomed inside, she is happy to see everyone, especially the…
Read MoreThe Almsalama Family: Connecting and Learning Through Sport – the New to Hockey Program
Learning to skate is a common rite of passage for young Canadians, whether on a frozen lake or a local rink. Just about anyone who lives here, including those new…
Read MoreNancy Whalley: An ISANS Welcome Ambassador In Digby County
Nancy Whalley has lived near Digby, Nova Scotia, for most of her life, and in that time, she has seen how the community has welcomed more newcomers than ever. Nancy…
Read MoreAyomide Charles: A Journey of Empowerment and Integration
Chisa Ogbuefi: Ayomide Charles, a passionate, hardworking Nigerian woman with a strong engineering background, embarked on a transformative journey when she gained invaluable insights into the Canadian job market and culture…
Read MoreDivora’s Story
Divora Debesay Tekie is from Eritrea, and she came to Canada with her family. As a young person in a new country, Divora had trouble at first finding a job,…
Read MoreStephanie’s Story
Stephanie, a Nova Scotian McDonald’s franchise owner, shares her positive experience hiring and retaining immigrants with the help of ISANS’ Employer Support Services.
Read MoreTanya Aujla: Knowledge and Confidence from The National Healthcare Language Program
Tanya Aujla had years of education and experience in the medical field before immigrating to Canada, but the National Healthcare Language Program (NHLP) helped her in ways she didn’t know…
Read MoreAgnes Lomoro: An Internationally Educated Nurse in Rural Nova Scotia
Agnes Lomoro is an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) who is bringing healing to her home in Pictou County. A newcomer to Canada, Agnes works at the Aberdeen Hospital in New…
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