PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada

A Happy New Year and quit the bellyaching

In: Education > Other
Author: The Guardian
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z5-111, Available copies: 1
Published: January 7, 2010
Tags: New Year, Nova Scotia, Education, Awareness, Pessimism

2010 isn't looking so bad to one writer

Atlantic Canada: Immigration Overview

Permanent and Temporary Residents

In: Immigration > Statistics
Author: Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Language(s): English/French
Format: Book, 67; Library code: I4-53, Available copies: 1
Published: 2006
Tags: Atlantic Canada, Immigration, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, PEI

Becoming a High Performance Organization

Toward culturally competent and inclusive care

In: Health and Wellness > Multicultural
Author: The Guardian
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z5-80, Available copies: 1
Published: December 3, 2009
Tags: Health Care, Nova Scotia, Canada, Diversity

The IWK is working on key projects, including the development of a diversity and inclusion strategy: creating an environment where diversity is respected, embraced and valued

Best Practices in Immigrant Retention

In: Immigration > Settlement and Sponsorship
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2008
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 36-39; Library code: J3-20, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2008 Number 5
Tags: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Immigrants, Settlement

The Halifax Region Immigration Strategy as a way of retaining immigrants

Citizenship Participation Initiative

In: Religion and Multiculturalism > Canada
Author: Department of Canadian Heritage Multiculturalism & Citizensh
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet, 41; Library code: I4-24, Available copies: 1
Published: 1993
Tags: Newcomers, History, Multiculturalism, Citizenship, PEI, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland,

Cross-burning suspetcs released

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Racism and Discrimination
Author: The Guardian
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z5-147, Available copies: 1
Published: March 3, 2010
Tags: Racism, Discrimination, Nova Scotia

Two males arrested for hate crime released

Directory of Ethno-Cultural & Indigenous Organizations in NS

In: Immigration > Immigrant and Refugee
Author: St. Mary's University International Educaiton Centre
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet, 102; Library code: I4-33, Available copies: 1
Published: 1991
Tags: History, Multicultural, Housing Rights, Government, Immigrant, Atlantic Canada, Nova Scotia

Everything Ventured Something Gained

Profiles of Immingran Entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia

In: Immigration > Immigrant and Refugee
Author: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet, 24; Library code: I4-31, Available copies: 1
Published: 1997
Tags: Atlantic Canada, Immigration, Immigrant, Nova Scotia

Halifax: A Welcoming Community

In: Immigration > Immigrant and Refugee
Author: Our Diverse Cities Summer 2006: Louis Coutinho
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 122-124; Library code: J3-17, Available copies: 2
Published: Summer 2006 Number 2
Tags: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Immigration, Cultural

The Halifax Regional Municipality's Cultural Plan aims to establish a more focused program of cultural service delivery

Layoffs at citizenship centre hurt: MP

In: Government, Law and Policy > Immigration
Author: The Guardian
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z5-177, Available copies: 1
Published: March 22, 2010
Tags: Canada, Government, Nova Scotia, Immigration, Citizenship, Employment, Economy

Nova Scotia Liberal MP mark Eyking says laying off over almost 150 workers from a Citizenship and Immigration Canada centre could affect the economy and the countries process

New Online Program for immigrants starting business

In: Business, Employment and Finance > Multicultural
Author: Touch Base
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z5-14, Available copies: 1
Published: October 2009
Tags: Nova Scotia, Immigrants, Business, Entrepreneur

Immigrant Business Development Service, a business unit at the Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association offers a series of business-training workshops and seminars to immigrants on-line

Nova Scotia immigrants voice approval of business program

In: Business, Employment and Finance > Other
Author: The Guardian
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z4-71, Available copies: 1
Published: 2006
Tags: Immigration, Business, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia's immigration nominee program

Nova Scotia: Welcoming the World

In: Government, Law and Policy > Canada
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2008: Jollymore & Poirier
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 27-29; Library code: J3-20, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2008 Number 5
Tags: Nova Scotia, Canada, Immigration, Government

The Government of Nova Scotia unveiled the Province's first ever immigration strategy

NS Credit Unions launch Immigrant Small Business

In: Business, Employment and Finance > Multicultural
Author: Not specified
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z5-12, Available copies: 1
Published: October 2009
Tags: Business, Nova Scotia, Finance, Canada

Nova Scotia credit unions are accepting applications for the new Immigrant Small Business Financing Program: a program designed to help immigrants start, expand or buy small businesses

NS Nominee Program streams offer quicker entry into Canada

New immigration option introduced

In: Government, Law and Policy > Canada
Author: Touch Base
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 1; Library code: Z5-13, Available copies: 1
Published: October 2009
Tags: Government, Nova Scotia, Employment, Immigrants

Nova Scotia uses the Provincial Nominee Program to select young immigrants to join workforce

On the Edges of the Mosaic

Navigating identity among Greek & Jewish Youth in Halifax

In: Diversity, Human Rights and Racism > Diversity
Author: Canadian Diversity Spring 2008: Byers & Tastsoglou
Language(s): English
Format: Magazine, 90-93; Library code: J3-14, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2008 Volum 6:2
Tags: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Generation, Second-Generation, Greek, Jewish, Youth, Diversity

This research project focuses on second generation Greek and Jewish youth in Halifax

Representations of "Immigrant Women" Teachers in NS

In: Women > Immigrant and Refugee
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2008: Brigham & Walsh
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 155-159; Library code: J3-20, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2008 Number 5
Tags: Women, Nova Scotia, Education, Teacher, Employment, Art, Immigrant

This article is based on an arts-informed study involving 11 female teachers who have immigrated to Atlantic Canada

Shaping & Re-shaping Urban Landscapes in Halifax

The recent contributions of immigrant religious communities

In: Religion and Multiculturalism > Canada
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2008: Erhard & Bowlby
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 95-99; Library code: J3-20, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2008 Number 5
Tags: Religion, Canada, Immigrant, Community, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Contributions of immigrant religious communities in Halifax

Taking Up the Challenge

The Atlantic Provinces and Immigration

In: Immigration > Statistics
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2008: Brian Everden
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 11-16; Library code: J3-20, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2008 Number 5
Tags: Immigration, Atlantic, Province, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Statistics

Immigration numbers are increasing in the Atlantic Provinces

The Shambhala Buddhist Immigrants

A Nova Scotia Success Story?

In: Religion and Multiculturalism > Canada
Author: Our Diverse Cities Spring 2008: Leisl L Gambold Miller
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 100-103; Library code: J3-20, Available copies: 2
Published: Spring 2008 Number 5
Tags: Immigrant, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Religion, Community, Buddhist

Research study on the Halifax Shambhala Buddhist community

Viability of a Foreign Credential Assessment Service

Atlantic Canada

In: Immigration > Settlement and Sponsorship
Author: Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association
Language(s): English
Format: Booklet, 58; Library code: I4-50, Available copies: 0
Published: 2003
Tags: Atlantic Canada, Education, Settlement, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, PEI

What works, what does not, for immigrant entrepreneurs

In: Business, Employment and Finance > Multicultural
Author: Touch Base
Language(s): English
Format: Article, 4; Library code: Z5-16, Available copies: 1
Published: October 2009
Tags: Nova Scotia, entrepreneurs, immigrants

Dr. Najma Sharif shares findings about what does and does not work for immigrant entrepreneurs

Where Does the Sun Set?

Can Technology Help Meet Settlement Needs in Rural NS?

In: Immigration > Settlement and Sponsorship
Author: Our Diverse Cities Summer 2007: Mills & Legault
Language(s): English/French
Format: Magazine, 150-154; Library code: J3-18, Available copies: 2
Published: Summer 2007 Number 3
Tags: Nova Scotia, Halifax, Rural, Urban, Canada, Immigration, Settlement, Technology, Newcomers

The Nova Scotia Immigration Strategy is targeting the settling of newcomers outside the urban centre of Halifax Regional Municipality