I Am Today – Short film accepted into Atlantic International Film Festival
We are proud to announce that an extended version of our short film, I Am Today, created in partnership with Clothesline Media has been accepted into this year’s Atlantic International Film Festival! I…
Helping to build a welcoming & inclusive province: John Deans
John Deans was lying on the couch one day in 2015 when he heard an appeal on the radio for volunteers to help resettle Syrian refugees. “I’d never done anything…
Helping to build a welcoming and inclusive province: Roshanak Sadeghi-Zadeh
Mentors played a huge role in helping Roshanak Sadeghi-Zadeh settle in Canada, and now she is assisting others by being a mentor and practice interviewer at ISANS. “Mentors really impacted…
Helping to build a welcoming & inclusive province: Margaret Casey
Highly regarded Halifax physician Margaret Casey shares her medical expertise as an ISANS volunteer with International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Retired from active practice for 13 years, Margaret works with newcomers,…
Growing Stronger Neighbourhoods – Seniors Picnic
The smell of homemade pizza drifted throughout the Dartmouth Commons on Wednesday, August 1, as newcomers gathered at the Park Avenue Community Oven for pizza making and a picnic. Over…
Save the date! Social Justice in Focus
Join us on Saturday, September 22 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm for the Social Justice in Focus forum! Hear from participants who will reflect on social justice through their photos and artwork. This research…
The clock is ticking: International medical graduates struggle to find residency programs to practise in Nova Scotia
By Ryan Van Horne, My East Coast Experience, July 13, 2018. There is a shortage of family doctors in Nova Scotia, but international medical graduates (IMGs) struggle to find opportunities…
Newcomers learn to camp
Friday was a beautiful day to learn to camp! More than 60 newcomers in language classes at ISANS took part in the Parks Canada Learn to Camp program at Westmount…
