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.
  • Expression of Interest: Digital Designer

    Expression of Interest: Digital Designer

    IONS is collaborating on a transformative digital project and is looking for a designer!  IONS is excited to be collaborating on a transformative digital project aimed at fostering equity between organizations and communities. Our initiative requires developing a microsite and a digital navigation tool that directs users to a toolkit for organizations to actively practice…

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  • IONS Consultant Directory

    IONS Consultant Directory

  • We’re Hiring – Operations Coordinator

    We’re Hiring – Operations Coordinator

    We’re growing our team and looking for an Operations Coordinator!   The Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) team is passionate about supporting Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector and has a culture rooted in learning, challenging dominant ways of working, and building trust-based relationships. We engage in continuous adaptation based on our experiences and feedback,…

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  • IONS Strategy & Action Plan 2023-2026

    IONS Strategy & Action Plan 2023-2026

    We’re launching our new strategic plan IONS is pleased to release a new strategy to guide our work between 2023-2026.   Releasing a new organizational strategy has been a good opportunity to reflect on how we work together and for what purpose. The process of developing this strategy has been almost a year in the…

  • Call for Applications – Board Members

    Call for Applications – Board Members

    Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Linkedin Copy URL We’re looking for Board Members to join the IONS Board of Directors! Located in Mi’kma’ki, Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) connects, supports, and advocates for Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector. Celebrating 10 years of promoting a healthy, sustainable sector, IONS (formerly the Community…

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  • Why ‘urgency culture’ in the workplace is failing everyone – The Globe and Mail

    Why ‘urgency culture’ in the workplace is failing everyone – The Globe and Mail

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  • RFP NS Nonprofit Coalition Strategist

    RFP NS Nonprofit Coalition Strategist

    Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Linkedin Copy URL Request for Proposals:Nova Scotia Nonprofit Coalition Strategy & Action Plan Closing date: Friday, August 18 at 11:59PM AST. View the full RFP here. The Nova Scotia Nonprofit Coalition (the Coalition) is an inter-organizational body of nonprofits who are collectively organizing to identify and address…

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  • We’re Hiring – Executive Assistant

    We’re Hiring – Executive Assistant

    Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Linkedin Copy URL We’re growing our team and looking for an Executive Assistant to join IONS!   The Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) team is passionate about supporting Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector and has a culture rooted in learning, challenging dominant ways of working, and…

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  • Digital Transformation Community of Practice

    Digital Transformation Community of Practice

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  • Pride 2023 Book List: Queering your Shelves

    Pride 2023 Book List: Queering your Shelves

    Alexandra Theroux Director of Operations Haley Moriarity Communications Coordinator Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Linkedin Copy URL A few years ago, IONS shared a blog during Pride Month which focused on decolonizing our bookshelves and the importance of being intentional about the media we consume (which you should definitely check out here…

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