Build your future here with ISANS

Last year, ISANS worked with over 10,000 clients to build a future in Nova Scotia. At ISANS, we help you find your pathway to possibility.

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Celebrating Asian Entrepreneurs: Will Yang

To commemorate Asian Heritage Month 2023, we had the pleasure of hearing stories from our Asian clients, who are also entrepreneurs, about the experience of settling down and operating businesses…

Eid Al-Fitr Celebrations Across the Globe: From Bangladesh to Iceland

  Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is a significant event in the Islamic calendar that marks the end of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims worldwide…

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National Volunteer Week: How Volunteering Weaves Us Together

What is National Volunteer Week and What is its Significance? Celebrated since 1974, National Volunteer Week (April 16-22, 2023) is an annual event to recognize and appreciate volunteers for their…

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Supporting Colleagues During Ramadan

The Islamic month of Ramadan is considered the most sacred month in the Islamic calendar and is observed by billions of Muslims worldwide. Each year the month begins depending on…

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Sign up for the Immigrant Youth Employability Project!

If you are an immigrant youth between the ages of 15 and 30, you can join the Immigrant Youth Employability Project to explore career options, gain local work experience, and…

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The Importance of Recognizing and Supporting Females within the Neurodivergent Community

Neurodiversity refers to the concept that individuals perceive and interact with the world in various ways. Rather than viewing differences in thinking, learning, or behavior as deficiencies, neurodiversity celebrates these…

African Heritage Month at ISANS: Artist in Residence Israel Ekanem

African Heritage Month 2023 – Artist in Residence

Every year, we work with artists to recognize and celebrate the diverse communities of Nova Scotia through art and storytelling. We’re thrilled to announce Israel Ekanem as our artist in…

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Happy Lunar New Year from ISANS

The Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays for billions of people around the world. In China, Korea, Vietnam, Mongolia, Tibet, and many Asian countries and diasporas worldwide,…

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Statement from ISANS

Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) has been affected by a cybersecurity incident. Some of ISANS’ IT systems may be affected in the coming days as we assess the…

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Pathways to Community: ISANS Open House 2022

On Tuesday December 6th, we held our first in-person open house since the onset of the pandemic. We’re thrilled at the number of people who attended, and we’re grateful we…