Meet Anthea Taljaard (Van Der Pluym)
Anthea has been a Business and Workforce Integration client at ISANS since May 2020 and recently opened her gallery at the Eastern Shore, promoting local artists. Learn about her story…
Immigrant Youth Employability Project (IYEP)
T.W. attended the Immigrant Youth Employability Project: “I finished my training at Northwood yesterday and I got my diploma. Starting Monday I will work as CCA I am so happy…
Yesterday, a massive explosion shocked Beirut, at least 100 people were killed and 4,000 wounded. Our thoughts are with those directly affected and the community here in Nova Scotia. ISANS…
Province announced return to school in September and contingency plans for blended and at-home learning
On Wednesday, Education Minister Zach Churchill released the government’s back-to-school plan. “The province is planning for all children to return to school on September 8, 2020. This plan may change…
ISANS Mumford office is reopening on July 13!
We have been working hard to ensure a safe reopening of ISANS and are excited to announce the reopening of our Mumford office for limited services on July 13. To…
Halifax Refugee Clinic named recipient of 2020 ISANS Award
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) was pleased to announce the Halifax Refugee Clinic as the recipient of this year’s ISANS Award. The award was presented virtually at the…
Leading the Way: Multi-Stakeholder Work Groups
A collaborative model for making systemic change in regulated occupations
To work in a regulated occupation requires a particular certification or licensure. Skilled immigrants understand the importance of high standards of practice, but they need fair and realistic opportunities to have their qualifications assessed and recognized so they can work in their fields…
ISANS Stands with Our Community
ISANS shares the deep concerns being expressed all over the world about anti-black racism. We stand with those impacted by all forms of racism in saying that it cannot and will…
