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Immigrant Volunteer Fair
June 15, 9am-2pm
St. Andrew’s Community Centre
On Friday, June 15, join us for the third annual immigrant Volunteer Fair! This event provides immigrants like you the opportunity to learn about volunteerism in Canada and shows you how to get involved in your community. You will be able to connect with service providers from several local organizations offering volunteer opportunities. It’s also an opportunity to practice your language skills and to create connections in your community. There will be several workshops…
Sewing Skills Class Update
On Sunday May 6th, four ISIS clients finished a three month Learn How to Sew program taught by Radhika Homagai and San Man Bhujel. Through the guidance of local volunteer Gia Greer, Radhika and San Man have both volunteered their time every weekend to teach sewing skills. The sewing machines, material and space to have [...]
Thank You to Community Garden Funders!
On May 19th we will begin building our first community garden – Glen Garden! This project is made possible through the generous support of some great community leaders: Home Harvest Kitchen Gardens – The edible landscaping company, Kynock Resources, Councillor Russell Walker – District 15 – Clayton Park & Fairview, Atlantic Superstore – 2 locations – Joseph Howe Superstore & Bayers Lake Superstore, Killam Properties, HRM Community Recreation Services.
A big thank you goes out to all!
CEED Information Session
CEED – Centre For Entrepreneurship Education & Development
Thursday, May 31
6:00 – 7:00pm
Please join us for an information session to learn more about business programs delivered at CEED: Self Employment Benefits Program, Canadian Youth Business Foundation, Seed Capital Program, as well as…
Express Yourself Diversity Photo Contest
The FUSION Halifax Immigration & Diversity Action Team, in partnership with ISIS, is launching a diversity photo contest called “Express Yourself – Do It, Do” to showcase stories of diversity in Halifax. They are also holding a free Photography Information Session to help inspire these stories.
Contest Opens April 30 and Closes June 1
Halifax is a diverse and vibrant city – show us why you think so too! What does diversity in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) looks like through your eyes?
Language Learning and Healthcare
Dr. Massoud Shahin is enthusiastic about and grateful for the programs he has accessed through ISIS. Dr. Shahin says English for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals opened up a new world for him in terms of improving his language, especially in communicating with patients, making professional contacts, networking and learning about getting a job in his [...]
Why Do You Volunteer With ISIS?
This week, April 15-20 is National Volunteer Week in Canada! We asked a few of our volunteers:
Why do you volunteer with ISIS?“Because I enjoy helping others, because being an immigrant I understand the need, pain and frustrations of building a new life in a new country, in a new culture. Why not to lend a helping hand and help enrich the Canadian fabrics. I believe that most emigrants are hardworking, motivated people looking for the opportunity to build a successful life for themselves and their love ones. ISIS is the right organization to collaborate…
ISIS Receives IWK Community Award
We are proud to announce that recently Claudette Legault, Wenche Gausal, and Anna Gregus attended the STARS awards ceremony at the IWK Health Centre to accept an IWK Community Award! “The IWK Community Award recognizes excellent members of the broader IWK Community who regularly demonstrate an outstanding commitment to the care of women, children and [...]
Sewing Language and Skills Sharing
San Man Bhujel was a tailor in his home country; Radhika Homagai used to teach sewing in the Refugee Camp where she lived. This winter, the Community Connections Program received the generous donation of four sewing machines, plus fabric and materials from several community clubs. Getting San Man and Radhika to teach a sewing class seemed [...]
Borders Aren’t Boundaries
Halifax Company Uses Settlement Agency to Find Immigrants
There’s a saying at Maple Trade Finance: “Borders aren’t boundaries.” They aren’t kidding. A small company with a global reach, Maple Trade frequently supports Canadian export companies that are connecting with international buyers. “There’s an advantage in having employees who understand the differences of our clients’ markets,” says company co-founder and President Carole-Ann Miller. Communication skills and cultural sensitivity are strongly emphasized during their recruitment process…
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