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.
  • Onward and Uphill: Reflections on Federal Funding Advocacy

    Onward and Uphill: Reflections on Federal Funding Advocacy

    Diane Connors Managing Director I would describe myself as a politically engaged person, but participating in a Day of Advocacy on Parliament Hill earlier this month was a new level for me. In this blog, I’d like to share my reflections and tell you about my experience joining a group of nonprofit leaders to advocate for Federal funding reform, as well as my thoughts on how to support our sector to engage politically.   What is Hill Day?  I’ll set the stage. The Fair Funding…

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  • Watercolors on Tap

    Discover the magic of “Watercolors on Tap,” our unique paint, sip & connect event—truly the only one of its kind! Join us for a Sunday afternoon at the charming Oxford Taproom on Quinpool Road, where you’ll be immersed in a cozy, vintage atmosphere filled with eclectic décor.​ This is not just an opportunity to create…

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  • Pathway to Actions – Tool

    Pathway to Actions – Tool

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  • A Leader’s Perspective on Reconnecting with Our Creative Selves through Seasonal Work Cycles

    A Leader’s Perspective on Reconnecting with Our Creative Selves through Seasonal Work Cycles

    Nature has taught me so much about moving with the seasons, that we need to honor times of harvest and times of rest. That the frenetic pace of doing, doing, doing, without being present with each other and the season we are in, what is happening around us, is unnatural and counter to life. So…

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  • Call for Applications – Board Recruitment

    Call for Applications – Board Recruitment

    We’re looking for Board Members to join the IONS Board of Directors! Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) is working toward a vision of a decolonized, just and equitable Nova Scotia and that starts with us. We strive to ensure a culture that supports a variety of perspectives and lived experiences. We are committed to…

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  • IONS Exchange 2024

    IONS Exchange 2024

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  • Diversity beyond HR: Applying a DEI lens to procurement

    Diversity beyond HR: Applying a DEI lens to procurement

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  • IONS Reimagining Work Award

    IONS Reimagining Work Award

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  • Urgency Culture: How’d We Get Here, and Where Are We Going?

    Urgency Culture: How’d We Get Here, and Where Are We Going?

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  • 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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