ISANS Resuming In-Person Services June 21st
As a community, we have done great work at keeping the COVID numbers down and all of us need to continue to follow public health protocols to maintain these positive…
Join Us For Our Annual General Meeting
You’re Invited! Join us for our virtual AGM and the presentation of this year’s ISANS Award, Wednesday, June 23 at 3:00 pm on Zoom. If there’s one thing we have…
Bridging the Gap for Internationally Educated Early Childhood Educators (IE ECEs)
There is a strong labour market demand for early childhood educators (ECEs) in Nova Scotia. Yet, immigrant job seekers – despite their desire and ability to contribute to this sector…
Statement on the Deadly Attack in London, ON
The ISANS community is heartbroken by the hate-fueled attack against a Muslim family in London, Ontario that has shaken the Muslim community across the country to its core. We extend…
Statement on the 215 Children Discovered at the Former Residential School in Kamloops, British Columbia
We acknowledge we are on unceded traditional Mi’kmaq territory and we are grateful for the Peace and Friendship treaties. At ISANS, as we work to settle newcomers to Nova Scotia,…
ISANS Interpreters: An Essential Workforce!
Language interpretation is an essential service for many newcomers, especially for those with limited English language proficiency. In the past year, ISANS interpreters enabled 750 newcomers to access and engage…
ISANS CEO Jennifer Watts On Nova Scotia’s One-Stop Shop For Immigrant Settlement
ISANS CEO, Jennifer Watts, sat down with Don Mills to talk about how to improve immigrant retention in Atlantic Canada, and how ISANS supports immigrants pre and post-arrival.
ISANS Celebrates Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month! Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to reflect on, learn more about, and celebrate the many accomplishments and contributions Asian Canadians have made…
ISANS’ Offices are Closed as of April 27th. Only Services by Phone or Online
As of April 27th, ISANS’s offices will be closed. We will only be offering virtual and online services during this time. There will be no on-site services or reception for…
As of April 23rd, ISANS will be offering only virtual or online service and programs due to new COVID-19 restrictions in Nova Scotia.
As a result of the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, ISANS will be moving back to modified program delivery on Friday, April 23rd. These modifications will include limitations with onsite activities for…
