Strength in every woman: A refugee mother’s journey to empowerment
Leah Siwajibu’s story is proof of the resilience and determination of refugee mothers. After arriving in Canada from Malawi in October 2023 with her six children, Leah faced numerous challenges,…
Matliuba Yusupova: finding joy in helping others
Matliuba Yusupova arrived in Canada as a refugee from Ukraine in December 2023, determined to rebuild her life. Drawing on her background in psychology and community support, she now uses…
Empowering change: Elizabeth Obeng Nkrumah’s journey from Ghana to healthcare leadership in Nova Scotia
Elizabeth Obeng Nkrumah’s journey is indeed a story of empowerment and resilience. As a Registered Nurse with Nova Scotia Health, holder of a master’s degree from Dalhousie University, and President…
Carmen Celina Moncayo: A champion for community development and gender equality
Carmen Celina Moncayo, a dedicated advocate for marginalized communities and promoter of empowering support programs, currently Supervisor for specialised settlement programs at ISANS. Her journey from Colombia to Canada in 1999…
Empowering change: Elizabeth Obeng Nkrumah’s journey from Ghana to healthcare leadership in Nova Scotia”
Elizabeth Obeng Nkrumah’s journey is indeed a story of empowerment and resilience that exemplifies the theme of the African Heritage Month, “Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance.” As a Registered…
More than medicine: Cultivating equity and inclusion in healthcare practice
Prah Deedar As Nova Scotia continues to welcome newcomers, a reality persists: many immigrants often face significant health equity challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted these inequities, showing how systemic…
Crafting a new home: How Aalaa ‘built’ his dream
Aalaa Khalifa’s journey from a newcomer to a successful carpenter in Canada is a testament to the power of determination and community support. When he arrived three years ago, Aalaa…
Spicekit the right recipe for success
Harjeet Singh and his wife, Darshpreet Kaur, came to Canada with the goal of starting their own business. Within months of arrival, they had a growing catering business with $8,000…
Empowering newcomers: ISANS opens innovative Youth and Family Centre
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) has launched its new Youth and Family Centre, a transformative initiative aimed at supporting and empowering newcomer and refugee youth and families. The…
We all belong to one race, that is the “Human race”- Colleen’s contributions for inclusive communities
Colleen Belle, Coordinator of the Welcoming Communities’ program at ISANS since 2020 (and formerly the Facilitator of the ‘Workplace Culture’ program since 2019), has dedicated her career to fostering inclusivity…
