IONS is situated in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw people. Unceded means that the Mi’kmaq have never relinquished, sold, traded, or transferred ownership of their land to European settler colonies, yet land was taken over without their consent through various processes of settler colonialism. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, which the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik people first signed with the British Crown in 1726. These Treaties did not involve the surrendering of rights to the lands and resources they had traditionally used and occupied. We are all Treaty People.

We further acknowledge that Nova Scotia is the birthplace of Black culture and heritage in Canada. People of African descent have shared these lands for over 400 years, and over 50 strong and resourceful African Nova Scotian communities exist here today.

We are committed to the struggle against systems of oppression that have resulted in profound inequities and the denial of self-determination rights. We are working actively to deepen our learning at an individual level, provide learning opportunities about anti-racism and decolonization, and to develop partnerships with organizations serving and led by underrepresented groups.

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  • State of the Sector 2025 Summary Report

    State of the Sector 2025 Summary Report

    Prepared by our partner Lichen Consulting, the State of the Sector Summary report dives into key learnings around workforce trends, employee retention, funding diversification, justice and equity practices, challenges in governance, and IONS’ advocay priorities. Learn more about the key findings, relevant data, and information to help you advocate for your organization’s needs: State of…

  • State of the Sector Survey 2025

    State of the Sector Survey 2025

  • 2022 State of the Sector Report

    2022 State of the Sector Report

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  • 2022 State of the Sector Launch

    2022 State of the Sector Launch

    Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Linkedin Copy URL We’re launching the 2022 State of the Sector Offerings: Survey Report, Data Dashboard, & Sector Network Map!   In January 2022, IONS conducted the 2022 State of the Sector Survey to understand trends across the Community Impact Sector and to learn more about what’s…

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  • 2022 State of the Community Impact Sector: Survey Data, Map & Dashboard

    2022 State of the Community Impact Sector: Survey Data, Map & Dashboard

    Join us to learn about new data from Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector! We’ll share our most recent survey report and more! 2022 State of the Community Impact Sector: Survey Data, Map & Dashboard Launch! In February-March, IONS distributed the 2022 State of the Community Impact Sector survey as a follow up to the one…

  • 2020 State of the Nonprofit Sector in Nova Scotia

    2020 State of the Nonprofit Sector in Nova Scotia

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  • Sector-Wide Employee Group Benefits Program

    Nova Scotia Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector Benefits Affordable pricing and extensive coverage Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) is pleased to present a formal partnership with NewGround Financial and the Community Services Benefits Trust (CSBT) to promote an employee group benefits program tailored to the needs of those working in the Community Impact (Nonprofit) Sector.  Group health…

  • Community Impact Sector Day of Recognition (Virtual)

    Community Impact Sector Day of Recognition (Virtual)

    You’re invited to a special event April 29th to celebrate the contributions of the Community Impact (Nonprofit) Sector in Nova Scotia! Community Impact Sector Day of Recognition! Join us in celebrating the people and the impact organizations (nonprofits) that tirelessly serve our province, strengthening our quality of life and delivering a range of vital services…

  • We Need a Healthy Community Impact Sector: Here’s Why you Should Care

    We Need a Healthy Community Impact Sector: Here’s Why you Should Care

    Annika Voltan Executive Director, CSCNS Sandra McKenzie Co-founder, Forge Institute There is a community impact sector in Nova Scotia made up of thousands of people that are working hard to make this province the place you love. They have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure no one is left behind. Now, it must…

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  • Beyond Statements: Transformational Anti-racism Work is Relational

    Beyond Statements: Transformational Anti-racism Work is Relational

    At CSCNS, we have a little crush on Brené Brown and often find ourselves referencing her work in team meetings. While these days Brené borders on being a household name, her colleague Aiko Bethea is a lesser-known rising star. Brené and Aiko recently recorded two episodes on the Dare to Lead podcast (November 9, 2020…

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