ISANS receives mental health and addictions community wellness grant
March 24, 2025 (KJIPUKTUK/ Halifax) – Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding through the Mental Health and Addictions Community…
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…
