The human experience is defined by connection. To be connected is to have bonds, links, and relationships with the people, environments, and many things that bring meaning to our lives. These can be close in proximity, but they can also span communities, countries, culture, and even time. This year, our report explores how we’ve fostered…

This was a year like no other. From those first few dark days in September when those terrible pictures of little Aylan Kurdi circled the globe and we all woke up to the most disastrous refugee situation that we have seen since the Second World War, ISANS never faltered. Individuals, communities, governments looked to us…

This year was the year of change, of innovation, of flexibility and of enormous effort by ISANS as we responded to the different contexts and needs of the immigrants who came through our doors. It was also a year of looking forward and preparing for the future. Read our 2016-2017 annual report here

We will remember 2017-18 as the year of unprecedented growth, when an announcement of increased federal immigration levels was realized within ISANS by both increased opportunities and increased expectations.  Read our 2017-2018 annual report here

2018 was a year of possibility at ISANS.  From a slate of new programs and services, ISANS continued to grow with its staff, clients, partners, and funders to help immigrants build a future in Nova Scotia.  Read our 2018-2019 annual report here

This year marks an incredible achievement as ISANS enters its 40th year of providing immigrant settlement excellence in Nova Scotia. Throughout our history, we have undergone numerous changes, celebrated exceptional successes, and overcome many challenges. Undoubtedly, a consistent link has been our ability to adapt, grow, and develop as an organization. In the uncertain times…

If there’s one thing we have learned this past year – a year of overwhelming challenge, social upheaval, and collective uncertainty – it’s that living our values of diversity, inclusion, respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability will guide us through. Read the latest updates from our 2020-2021 annual report here