
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…

Call for Applications to Join ISANS Board of Directors
We are currently seeking applications for our 2024-2025 Board of Directors! We’re looking for individuals with board governance experience, lived experience as an immigrant and/or who hold leadership roles in…

ISANS and CBDC Blue Water Microloan Program
Together, ISANS and CBDC Blue Water have launched a microloan program designed to assist immigrant clients in their business journey by providing the financial support needed to transform their dreams…

ISANS’ New CEO Inspires and Challenges
Paula Knight started her life in Nova Scotia as a new immigrant and returned to the province to take on the role of CEO at ISANS. In her early 20s,…

RBC Partnership Funding Announcement
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has been ISANS’ partner since 2005, and nearly 20 years later, our partnership has only grown stronger in what we can achieve together. On…

What to Know Before a Federal Election
What is the federal election? The Canadian federal election is when we, as Canadian citizens, vote to elect a local Member of Parliament (MP) who will represent our interests in…

ISANS Welcome Ambassador Program: Spreading Love Across Communities
ISANS’ Welcome Ambassador Training Program is a long-standing staple of our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion programming. Over time, as the immigration landscape has changed and evolved in Nova Scotia and…