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Last year, ISANS worked with over 17,000 clients to build a future in Nova Scotia. At ISANS, we help you find your pathway to possibility.

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…

Happy Lunar New Year from ISANS graphic consists of people from various countries in their traditional outfit along with Happy New Year messages in their languages

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…

ISANS' Digital Navigation Team at the 2022 TechForward Awards

ISANS Wins Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award from Digital Nova Scotia

We’re thrilled to announce that, last Thursday evening, November 17, ISANS’ Digital Navigation Team was presented with the Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award from Digital Nova Scotia at their 2022…

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ISANS Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards 2022

On October 18, we were proud to host our third annual ISANS Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards at Halifax Central Library’s Paul O’Regan Hall. We want to thank everyone who came out…

Lorne Julien working on his mural Mi'kmaki

New Mural – Mi’kmaki, by Lorne Julien – Adorns the Walls of ISANS’ Office

Artist Lorne Julien in front of his mural at ISANS For Mi’kmaq History Month 2022, ISANS commissioned Mi’kmaw artist Lorne Alexander Julien to create murals for our Mumford office with…

Mi'kmaq History Month art by Chelsea Brooks

Celebrating Mi’kmaq History Month

Mi’kmaq History Month art, “We are all Treaty People,” by Mi’kmaw artist Chelsea Brooks No matter where you live, the land you call home has its roots in Indigenous history.…

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Commemorating Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

We are All Treaty People- acrylics on canvas by Chelsea Brooks Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour the children who never returned home…

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Update: ISANS will be open on Tuesday, September 27th

ISANS offices will be open at September 27th. Programs and services will be offered as usual unless you receive a different message from your ISANS’ staff person.