We had another wonderful Open House this year and we want to thank all those who stopped by to say hello! We would also like to thank those who donated items to our silent auction, including Sobey’s for donating the gift baskets and Mary Blakey for her beautiful quilt! All … Read more
In celebration of Small Business Week, ISANS has launched a new and innovative digital marketplace application that features immigrant businesses in Nova Scotia. The launch was part of Networking in Motion reception this week at the Halifax Central Library. The Business Marketplace app will create a unique space for ISANS … Read more
Under a perfect blue sky the Build Your Business on the Tall Ship Silva networking event participants set sail on a 2-hour cruise around Halifax harbour. ISANS Business Services has been hosting this very successful networking opportunity connecting immigrant business owners and community for 5 years running – Build Your … Read more
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
By Steve Berry, CBC News, 2 February 2017. ‘You saved the lives of 1,586 people … but the job is not done’ The ISANS publicly thanked all those who helped Syrian refugees settle in the province, with a celebration at the Halifax Central Library Wednesday night. It’s been a long road … Read more
The Inter-Action Youth Project is a national pilot project that fosters young people’s empowerment through increasing leadership potential, confidence, a sense of belonging and Canadian citizenship. The overall themes that are explored are: Canadian values, history and intercultural understanding, teamwork and community building, and civic engagement. This pilot has been … Read more
Our Community Connections and Family Support programs have collaborated with artist Charley Young for an upcoming art exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in April 2017. The exhibition is called Canada: Day 1 and it considers the role and experiences of new immigrants to Canada. Charley … Read more
The 4th annual Networking in Motion – Business Crawl and Reception was a huge success! As part of small business week, ISANS partnered with the Spring Garden Area Business Association (SPABA) and the Halifax Central Library, to hold the business crawl. Under beautiful sunny skies, 80 participants took part in … Read more
A little mist and fog didn’t dampen the spirits of those attending the 4th annual Build Your Business on the Tall Ship Silva event! A great night of networking was had by all – connecting ISANS business clients and the business community – as we cruised down to the Arm … Read more
Five Syrian refugee families new to Nova Scotia got a taste of Canadian camping culture at Kejimkujik National Park this past weekend.
For some of the families, it was their first camping trip ever.
They joined Canadians and immigrants from other countries for the overnight expedition…
On Saturday, June 18, hundreds of people took part in the Walk with Refugees for a Stronger Canada to mark World Refugee Day, help raise awareness and put refugee voices up front. Thanks to everyone who came out for the walk, volunteered and gave support. We had a great turnout … Read more
Many thanks to all those who joined us to Walk with Refugees for a Stronger Canada on World Refugee Day this year. We had 150 participants – gathering at Grand Parade Square and then walking to the new Halifax Central Library. Halifax Mayor Mike Savage welcomed everyone at Grand Parade … Read more