CTV: New Life, New Home
ISANS Executive Director Gerry Mills was interviewed on CTV News about how Syrians are settling in Nova Scotia. The interview starts at the 32:35 minute mark – watch…
Refugees
20,000 Government-Assisted Refugees Infographic
In the context of the government’s consultations on immigration levels for 2017-2019, the CCR has prepared an infographic calling for Canada to resettle 20,000 Government-Assisted Refugees a year.
Program provides missing link between language skills, skilled trades
By Moira Donovan, CBC News, 03 August 2016. With over 20 years of experience as a mechanic in three countries, there isn’t much about working on cars that Mohamad Malli doesn’t know. But since he arrived in Nova Scotia in January, the language barrier was one problem that Malli, who … Read more
28 Syrian refugees go on first camping trip in Nova Scotia
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…
Walk with Refugees for a Stronger Canada 2016
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
Video Series Launch
As part of the Refugees Welcome Here: Lunch, Launch & Workshop taking place today at the Halifax Central Library in partnership with Amnesty International Canada and Canadian Council for Refugees, we are pleased to announce our Welcome Refugees video series. This series of 5 videos features former refugees talking about: … Read more
Refugee Rights Day 2016
To mark Refugee Rights Day, here is a short video featuring some new Nova Scotians sharing their stories about coming to Canada as refugees. Please take a moment to watch and share…
Infographic: Syrian Arrivals – Nova Scotia
Check out this interactive infographic depicting the number of Syrian refugee arrivals to Nova Scotia so far. We will update these statistics regularly to reflect the most current numbers…
Halifax receives $200,000 from Welcome Fund for Syrian Refugees
HALIFAX, March 15, 2016 – Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) is pleased to announce a $200,000 contribution from the Welcome Fund for Syrian Refugees (Welcome Fund) to a partnership between the ISANS and the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia. The Welcome Fund was seeded by Manulife, and quickly augmented by … Read more
Prince George Hotel recognized for their work with refugees
News Release – March 9, 2016—Halifax, NS – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum today congratulated the Prince George Hotel as one of the winners of the 2016 Employer Awards for Refugee Employment for their outstanding efforts to help refugees settle in Canada by finding jobs and obtaining employment … Read more
Canada on track to welcome more than 300,000 immigrants in 2016
by Michelle Zilio, Globe & Mail, 8 March 2016. For the first time in decades, Canada is on track to welcome more than 300,000 new permanent residents to Canada in one year, according to the Liberal government’s 2016 immigration targets tabled Tuesday. Immigration Minister John McCallum says Canada plans to … Read more
Bikes for Refugees Update & Donations
Recreation opportunities play a significant role in the resettlement of new Canadians. Bikes for Refugees is not just about providing bicycles for fun or exercise or transportation, it is about connecting newcomers to a vibrant cycling community. On November 7 a Bikes For Refugees donation day was held at Cyclesmith … Read more