Build your future here with ISANS

Last year, ISANS worked with over 17,000 clients to build a future in Nova Scotia. At ISANS, we help you find your pathway to possibility.

Collaboration and Growth During COVID-19: The Care for Newcomer Children Program’s Journey

In a time of social distancing, ISANS’ Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Program has embarked on a journey of collaboration, innovation, flexibility, and growth. CNC is a program that has…

Statement from ISANS on the Shooting in Rural Nova Scotia

Today, ISANS mourns with the families of the victims who lost their lives in the terrible violent tragedy that took place Saturday evening and Sunday morning across parts of rural…

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Applauding Our Volunteers

April 19 – 25 is National Volunteer Week and we want to applaud our volunteers! Dedicated, passionate, generous, helpful. These are only a handful of words to describe the people…

COVID-19 Website Update

COVID-19 Update – All ISANS Offices Closed Until Further Notice

Updated April 1 All ISANS offices are closed. Staff are delivering services by phone and online. We are following the COVID-19 situation. We will announce the plan and timing for…

COVID-19 Website Update

COVID-19 Update: All ISANS Offices Closed until April 6th

Updated March 22 Important Update from ISANS on COVID-19 from the Province of Nova Scotia. There is a state of emergency in Nova Scotia, giving the province special legal powers.…

COVID-19 Website Update

COVID-19 Update – March 16

All ISANS offices are now officially closed. Staff are delivering services by phone and online. If you are an active client receiving individual or group service, staff will contact you…

COVID-19 Website Update

COVID-19 Update – March 13

We understand that news around COVID-19 is causing concern for members of our community. While there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, we have implemented the…

COVID-19 Website Update

COVID-19 Update – March 11

ISANS understands that news around COVID-19 is causing concern for members of our community. While there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia and the risk remains…

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UPDATE on ISANS’ Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program 2020

We are currently reviewing the feedback we received from sponsors and constituent groups about our 2019 selection process for the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. We have decided to…

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Halifax student shares gift of sport with newcomer children

Twenty-eight Government Assisted Refugee children have the opportunity to learn how to play tennis thanks to a grade 12 student at Armbrae Academy. Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)…