Apply now: Youth photography workshop
Youth with refugee experience can apply to explore social justice through photography. Participants will receive professional training and funding.
Tareq Hadhad on building a successful business in Canada as a refugee
Tareq Hadhad, 26, talks to the Globe and Mail about founding Peace by Chocolate and building a successful business as a refugee.
Business Voice: Apparent in Foresight
Why Halifax is the Next Singapore: Business strategist Lokapriya Jena identifies critical factors in putting Halifax on the map.
Celebrate African Heritage Month 2018
The 2018 African Heritage Month theme “Educate, Unite, Celebrate Community” honours and pays homage to African Nova Scotians and their long legacy of uniting a passion that has provided a base to educate and celebrate an important part of Nova Scotia’s culture and heritage. The theme embraces education and encourages all Nova Scotians to learn…
Decade for People of African Descent recognized by Canada
PMO, Ottawa, Ontario, January 30, 2018. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the Government of Canada will officially recognize the International Decade for People of African Descent. This Decade, which spans from 2015 to 2024, is an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the important contributions people of African descent have made to Canadian society.…
January is Mentoring Month! Learn about Mentorship through ISANS
Have you ever wondered about becoming a mentor? Look no further because our Professional Mentorship Program offers an enriching experience for you to share your skills and expertise. We match locally established professionals with internationally-trained immigrants and newcomers. Mentors provide insights, advice, connections, moral support and guidance on networking and breaking into the job market…
Deadline for the Public Policy on the Age of Dependants
Do you know an affected family? Reminder! The deadline for adding a child according to the new measures: 31 January 2018 For more information: http://ccrweb.ca/en/age-dependants
4,000 new immigrants called Nova Scotia home in 2017
By CBC, January 3, 2018. Immigration advocates say residents were keen to help newcomers, but settlement challenges remain The Nova Scotia government says 2017 was a banner year for attracting immigrants to the province, with nearly 4,000 newcomers calling Canada’s Ocean Playground home. By late October, 3,845 immigrants had settled here, said Immigration Minister Lena…
Soccer knows no language: Refugee children welcomed into Nova Scotia soccer community
By Alexa MacLean, Global News, December 22, 2017. The first time they kicked a soccer ball may have been thousands of miles away from Nova Scotia, but now Syrian refugees have a new opportunity to play the “beautiful game.” Like many youth, newcomers are ecstatic whenever they get an opportunity to kick the ball. “Anything,…
