On Wednesday, Education Minister Zach Churchill released the government’s back-to-school plan. “The province is planning for all children to return to school on September 8, 2020. This plan may change if direction is provided to the department by Public Health in response to their assessment of changing COVID-19 conditions in … Read more
We have been working hard to ensure a safe reopening of ISANS and are excited to announce the reopening of our Mumford office for limited services on July 13. To respect health and safety guidelines, we ask clients to read these steps and follow them when visiting us: Book an … Read more
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) was pleased to announce the Halifax Refugee Clinic as the recipient of this year’s ISANS Award. The award was presented virtually at the Annual General Meeting on Monday, June 15, 2020. The ISANS Award recognizes an individual, community group, business or employer who … Read more
ISANS shares the deep concerns being expressed all over the world about anti-black racism. We stand with those impacted by all forms of racism in saying that it cannot and will no longer be tolerated. Challenging racism is everyone’s responsibility. It is through the voices of our whole community and actions, both small … Read more
Our programs and services continue to be available over the phone and online. Connect with your program coordinator to find out what programs and services are being offered and how you can sign up. If you have an urgent settlement issue, please contact your settlement counsellor by phone or email, … Read more
In a time of social distancing, ISANS’ Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Program has embarked on a journey of collaboration, innovation, flexibility, and growth. CNC is a program that has traditionally focused on direct, in-person service delivery. Like so many others, the ISANS CNC program has responded rapidly to its … Read more
Today, ISANS mourns with the families of the victims who lost their lives in the terrible violent tragedy that took place Saturday evening and Sunday morning across parts of rural Nova Scotia. Our hearts are broken, and we grieve for these families and all those who have lost loved ones … Read more
Updated April 1 All ISANS offices are closed. Staff are delivering services by phone and online. We are following the COVID-19 situation. We will announce the plan and timing for opening ISANS offices and starting in-person programs again when available. If you are an active client receiving individual or group … Read more
Updated March 22 Important Update from ISANS on COVID-19 from the Province of Nova Scotia. There is a state of emergency in Nova Scotia, giving the province special legal powers. Gatherings of more than five people are not allowed. Gatherings should only happen if absolutely necessary. As of March 22nd, … Read more
All ISANS offices are now officially closed. Staff are delivering services by phone and online. If you are an active client receiving individual or group service, staff will contact you about options. All online workshops, programs, and classes will continue as normal. If you have an urgent settlement issue, please contact your … Read more
We understand that news around COVID-19 is causing concern for members of our community. While there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, we have implemented the following protocol to help prevent the spread of COVID-19: – ISANS clients, staff, or volunteers who travel internationally must quarantine … Read more
ISANS understands that news around COVID-19 is causing concern for members of our community. While there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia and the risk remains low at this time, ISANS has undertaken a number of steps to address this issue. These include: – Creating a … Read more