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.
  • We’re Growing Our Programming Team

    We’re Growing Our Programming Team

    Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Linkedin Copy URL We’re growing our Programming Team and looking for a Learning & Engagement Manager and a Learning Content Developer to join IONS!   Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) supports community impact organizations across the province by offering capacity building and networking opportunities, resources and…

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    Global News Halifax: Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia

  • Celebrating a decade of impact, CSCNS is now Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia

    Celebrating a decade of impact, CSCNS is now Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia

    Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Linkedin Copy URL HALIFAX, NS – After a decade of supporting organizations making a lasting impact in Nova Scotia communities, the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia announced today that it is now called Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS).  Since it was founded in 2012, IONS…

  • Capacity Building Programming RFP

    Capacity Building Programming RFP

    Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Linkedin Copy URL Request for Proposals: Capacity Building Programming Closing date: Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 11:59PM AST. View the full RFP here. The Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia (CSCNS) is committed to the success and sustainability of a vibrant network of over 6,000 non-profit and…

  • Join Our Team: Director, Strategic Communications & Research

    Join Our Team: Director, Strategic Communications & Research

    Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Linkedin Copy URL Do you thrive in the community impact space? Are you a passionate leader who understands how systemic barriers impact communities and enjoys creating the connection between research, communication, and policymaking? If yes, you may be our new Director, Strategic Communications & Research! The Community Sector…