Build your future here with ISANS

Last year, ISANS worked with over 15,000 clients to build a future in Nova Scotia. At ISANS, we help you find your pathway to possibility.

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Celebrating Our Volunteers: Jim Hall

It’s Volunteer Week in Canada! We want to take the opportunity to say thank you to our volunteers who make our programs and services possible. We asked Jim Hall, EAL…

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Syrian refugee giving back with the ‘gift of life’ in Halifax

More than 60 Syrian newcomers will donate blood during a special donation event in Halifax.

Halifax Magazine feature: Making Nova Scotia better for newcomers

Halifax Magazine talks to immigration lawyer Lee Cohen about why tea and cake are important for attracting more people to the province. Also ISANS staff Aseel Ali talks about creating a welcoming community for newcomers…

Minister of Immigration Lena Diab and MLA for Clayton Park West Rafah DiCostanzo with the members of the Nova Scotia Coalition on Community Interpreting at the Province House

Nova Scotia Coalition on Community Interpreting recognized by the Legislature

The work of the Nova Scotia Coalition on Community Interpreting, lead by ISANS staff Merek Jagielski, has been recognized by the Nova Scotia Legislature. Rafah DiCostanzo, MLA for Clayton Park…

A Nova Scotia welcome

Recent immigrants visited Memory Lane Heritage Village for an unforgettable experience at the Nova Scotia Forest Festival.

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Refugee Rights Day: April 4

A day to celebrate the progress made in protecting and welcoming refugees.

NSCC Akerley Campus and Make Way: Enhancing partnerships

NSCC is partnering with organizations including ISANS to support student success and reduce barriers to education for former refugees.

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Celebration for Gerry Mills

Today we celebrated Gerry Mills, our outgoing Executive Director, and thanked her for thirty years of service working with immigrants to Nova Scotia. Gerry’s vision, dedication, and commitment to collaboration…

Conference addresses domestic violence among immigrant women

Halifax recently hosted Canada’s largest-ever conference on domestic violence.

Multicultural Health and Wellness Forum

All are welcome to attend this free health forum on April 26.