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.

More of Nova Scotia’s immigrant entrepreneurs honoured at ISANS Awards

October 15, 2024 (KJIPUKTUK/ Halifax) – Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) celebrated the growing impact of the Annual Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards at the Paul O’Regan Hall in the…

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Shivani Dhamija: from immigrant struggles to entrepreneurial success with Shivani’s Kitchen

Shivani Dhamija’s journey from an immigrant facing challenges to a successful entrepreneur is a testament to her resilience and determination.   After arriving in Nova Scotia with hope and high expectations…

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ISANS partners with Divert NS to support sustainable business practices 

ISANS is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Divert NS that will provide $50,000 in funding to support waste diversion initiatives for our business clients. Divert NS is a…

Drive Your Career

We are thrilled to introduce our new program, Drive Your Career powered by Emera, in partnership with ISANS. This initiative will provide vital support to over 40 immigrant professionals, helping…

Canada Day with the Halifax Wanderers and ISANS Clients

This year’s Canada Day celebrations were ones to remember for newcomers to Nova Scotia, thanks to the generosity of Halifax’s soccer team, Wanderers, who gifted ISANS with tickets to share…

MetroWorks wins ISANS Award

MetroWorks Receives ISANS Award for Exceptional Support to Immigrants

We’re pleased to announce that MetroWorks Employment Association is the recipient of the 2024 ISANS Award in recognition of the organization’s outstanding and innovative contributions to empowering immigrants. “It was…

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Integrated Sight Loss Teacher Toolkit

English language learners with sight loss are a growing population that, traditionally, has been underserved in language programs across Canada. At ISANS, we demonstrate inclusion by welcoming and respecting the…

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ISANS Annual General Meeting, 2024, Save The Date.

Please save the date for the ISANS Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 24th, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm at Paul O’Regan Hall in the Halifax Central Library.

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Jennifer Watts: Filled with Gratitude for Six Years as ISANS CEO

After serving as ISANS’ Director of Settlement and Integration for just over a year and half and as CEO for six, Jennifer Watts is retiring. As our CEO, Jennifer has…

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Nabiha Atallah: A Chapter Closed After Nearly Three Decades at ISANS

Nabiha Atallah has been a long-standing pillar at ISANS. She has worked at ISANS for over half the time the organization has, in one way or another, existed. After 28…