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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Community Impact Job Board

The Community Impact Sector is a major employer in Nova Scotia offering impactful work and purposeful careers. IONS is excited to play a role in connecting students, recent graduates, newcomers, equity-deserving communities, and everyone living in the province to meaningful employment opportunities in the sector. There is no cost for impact organizations to host an opportunity on the Sector Job Board. Check out the exciting opportunities below.

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Reasons Why People Love Working in the Sector 

Make a real difference in an organization that is accountable for outcomes and impact.

Impact organizations provide room to learn and grow at a rapid pace, accelerating your career.

Impact organizations are values driven and often provide flexible work environments.