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Free Legal Workshop Series 2012
ISIS, in collaboration with Dalhousie Legal Aid, Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, Nova Scotia Legal Aid, and Absolute Interpretation Group, has organized a series of free legal workshops on different topics for new Canadians. Each session takes place at ISIS and begins at 6:00pm (5:30 for refreshments). All of the [...]
Income Tax Return Sessions 2012
February 22, Wednesday, 6 – 8pm
This free information session is open to all new Canadians. In these sessions you will learn: how the Canadian tax system works, what is an Income Tax Return, who can file Income Tax Return, why we file Income Tax Return [...]
Temporary Foreign Worker Support Program
ISIS is pleased to announce that the following services are now available to Temporary Foreign Workers and their families across Nova Scotia: Needs assessment and one-on-one counselling Information on labour standards, employment and human rights, occupational health and safety, community resources, housing, and other government services Referrals to legal, health, financial, government, and other services [...]
On-Site Recruitment Information Session (ORIS)
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Classroom 12
2:00 – 4:00 pm
This ORIS session is for Blue Ocean Contact Centres. An ORIS Session includes a presentation by an employer about their business and their employment opportunities, plus a 5 – 10 minute one-on-one interview with the recruiter/employer.
Job Fair Preparation
This workshop is intended to prepare attendees for the Third International Careers Fair 2012, Tuesday, March 6, at the Cunard Centre. In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn how to make the most out of a Job Fair, and how to introduce yourself with confidence to potential employers. Please see the chart for workshop dates. To register for a session please contact [...]
My Flight To Freedom: Refugee Stories
Halifax Public Libraries present My Flight To Freedom: Refugee Stories, a series of presentations about the process of refugee settlement in Canada.
Family Settlement: Building a new home together – Tuesday, January 17, 7pm, Keshen Goodman Public Library
Refugee Children – Tuesday, January 31, 7pm, Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
ISIS celebrates its 1000th online client!
The success of ISIS’s Online Learning Community is driven by flexible online learning opportunities for immigrants in Nova Scotia and beyond. In the past few years the ISIS online learning team has developed many new interactive courses and workshops, supported peer interaction, integrated audio and video into learning material and ensured timely feedback and follow [...]
Remembering Margaret Pidlaski
Margaret Pidlaski, director of the Adult Language Training Branch of Manitoba Immigration, died tragically over Christmas in a bus crash while on a holiday visit to Peru. Margaret was a leader in English language training for newcomers and although living in Manitoba, Margaret’s influence was felt across the country. She had friends, colleagues and contacts [...]
Third International Careers Fair 2012
Connect. Grow. Explore.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Cunard Centre, Halifax
Connect with over 350 skilled immigrants, international post-secondary students and graduates as well as temporary foreign workers at the 3rd International Careers Fair 2012.
Diversity Café
January 24, 2012
Tuesday, 11:30am – 2pm
Song’s Korean Restaurant
Are Canadians at Odds with Recent Changes to Canadian Immigration?
Presented by Howard Ramos, this seminar will look at the recent changes announced to the Canadian immigration system, and will present a summary of the Trudeau Foundation/Dalhousie national poll on immigration and citizenship conducted by Environics.
ISIS Position Papers
Stay well-informed on important issues in Nova Scotia immigration – we’ve added 5 new position papers to our Resources section. Please read and let others know they are available!
ISIS Open House!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out yesterday for our Annual Open House and made it a resounding success! This year featured a market, a silent auction for our Refugee Emergency Fund, and several displays by ISIS staff about some of our programs and services. The ISIS choir was also there to delight [...]
International Networking Reception & Showcase
Thursday evening the World Trade and Convention Centre was buzzing with the conversations of local business owners and entrepreneurs as Global Entrepreneurship Week came to a close. The annual event celebrated the efforts of immigrant entrepreneurs and their contributions to the local business community. The showcase included…
Launch of Arabic Newcomer’s Guide to HRM
Mayor Peter Kelly and Members of Halifax Regional Council invite you for the launch of the Arabic Newcomer’s Guide to Halifax Regional Municipality.
Wednesday, November 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Keshen Goodman Public Library, 330 Lacewood Drive, Halifax.
Please RSVP to Paula Amaral:
amaralp@halifax.ca
(902)490-4387
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