Gillian Power is a volunteer in our Community Connections program, and has been matched with a family to help them integrate and settle in Halifax. “I retired the same month the (Syrian) refugees arrived and just wanted to help. I helped with meals and outings through the refugee centre and … Read more
Neema Mwaungulu has been a volunteer EAL tutor and Conversation Circle Facilitator and shared what volunteering means to her. Why did you volunteer at ISANS? “I became familiar with ISANS through the ICE Program – a pilot career development program catered for International Students at Saint Mary’s University. Originally from … Read more
We are very lucky to have volunteers like Sue Rosson who contribute their considerable expertise and skills, connections and time to ISANS. Sue provides practice interviews for immigrant professionals who are have high stakes job and admission interviews. She has helped many professionals successfully navigate provincial and federal government interviews, … Read more
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers. This year’s theme is: “Celebrate the Value of Volunteering – building confidence, competence, connections and community”…
Craig Bannon is Senior Manager at Royal Bank of Canada and a volunteer with our Professional Mentorship Program. Craig goes above and beyond to provide guidance and support…
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 Tutor with ISANS, what volunteering means to him. Why do you volunteer at ISANS? There has been a marked increase … Read more
The ACORN Conference connected new Canadians who were farmers with the local organic farming community.
A photo and video recap of the SupperNOVA community potluck on March 10.
By Alexa MacLean, Global News, December 22, 2017. The first time they kicked a soccer ball may have been thousands of miles away from Nova Scotia, but now Syrian refugees have a new opportunity to play the “beautiful game.” Like many youth, newcomers are ecstatic whenever they get an opportunity … Read more
Make new friends over cranberries & conversation. Share Thanksgiving is an occasion for hosts to welcome a newcomer family or international student to Thanksgiving dinner. It is a unique opportunity for newcomers to experience a Nova Scotian custom and hospitality. Any which way you slice it, you will be enjoying … Read more
The Supporting Healthy Relationship with Newcomer Youth Project is developing workshops and we need input from newcomer youth between the ages of 18-24. Youth Conversations is your opportunity to share ideas for future workshops. We want to learn about: Your experiences and knowledge of healthy relationships, What you feel supports healthy relationships…
The annual Walk with Refugees for a Stronger Canada was well attended this year, with 200+ participants marching down Spring Garden Road in the pouring rain. We had a great turnout and though the skies were grey, the streets of Halifax were yellow! Thanks to all participants and volunteers, we … Read more