Working Toward a More Tolerant World
The International Day for Tolerance has been observed on November 16 since it was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1996. It is an annual reminder for us…
Creating Welcoming Communities on World Kindness Day
“Céad míle fáilte” is a Gaelic expression frequently found in Cape Breton. It’s a popular greeting that means a hundred thousand welcomes! Today is World Kindness Day – an initiative…
Appreciating Freedom
November 9 is World Freedom Day – an observance created in commemoration of the fall of the Berlin Wall on this day in 1989. “If you don’t know what it…
Communication Strategies for OSCEs
Are you a doctor or a pharmacist looking to improve your chances of passing the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)? This 8-week, online course will help you improve your communication…
Mi’kmawey Forestry – a wholistic approach to a resource industry
In honour of Mi’kmaq History Month, which this year celebrates plant knowledge and use in Mi’kmaq culture, we’re shining a spotlight today on Mi’kmawey Forestry, a revised version of the…
Small Business Week – ISANS Celebrates Immigrant Entrepreneurship
Join us today, October 21, from 4 pm to 6 pm for an exciting Zoom event to celebrate Small Business Week! This event will feature a two-hour, virtual celebration of…
How to be an ally for Indigenous Peoples
Supporting Mi’kmaq and all of Canada’s Indigenous peoples is a fundamental part of reconciliation. To help you learn to be a good ally, The Indigenous Ally Toolkit offers actions and…
Immigrant Success Stories Series – Shivani Dhamija
Shivani immigrated to Canada in 2011 and was unable to find a job in her field. Not one to be discouraged – she started an Indian Meal Delivery business. Many…
