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.

  • Executive Director

    Halifax, NS

    $80,000 – $85,000

    Executive Director
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    Location: Halifax, NS

    Full-Time permanent: 35 hours/week. Some weekend and late evening work during gallery events and craft markets.

    Craft Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced, innovative, and collaborative Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of stability, growth, and long-term sustainability.

    Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides overall strategic leadership and organizational oversight. The ED works in close partnership with staff, members, funders, partners, and the broader craft community to advance Craft Nova Scotia’s mission while ensuring strong governance, financial sustainability, and sector leadership.

    Application deadline: July 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm ADT

    You can find the full job description at https://craftnovascotia.ca/opportunities/job-call-executive-director

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