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SUMMARY:Building Intercultural Competence Workshop (In person)
DESCRIPTION:As Nova Scotia becomes more culturally diverse\, we all need to learn how to welcome and work with immigrants and build a better community together. \nIn this full-day\, in-person workshop\, you will: \n\nIncrease your understanding of settlement and integration issues\nExplore practical ways to welcome and support new immigrants\nDevelop intercultural relationship-building skills for working with new immigrants\n\nThis interactive workshop is open to organizations\, service providers\, educators\, and community volunteers. We also deliver workshops tailored to individual organizations. There is no fee. \nWorkshops take place monthly\, either online or in person at ISANS (6960 Mumford Rd\, Suite 2120). Please be sure to register early! \nFor more information\, or to register\, please contact: \nColleen Belle | 902-406-4749 | cbelle@isans.ca
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/building-intercultural-competence/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220524T110000
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SUMMARY:The True Cost of a Cyber Breach
DESCRIPTION:Business Interruption\, loss of reputation and financial burden are all burdens associated with a cyber breach\, but what is the true cost? \nExperiencing a cyber breach can cause a number of issues such as\, business interruption\, loss of reputation and could mean a large financial burden in the case of having to make a ransom payment. But what is really the true cost of a cyber breach? \nAfter this webinar you will understand: \n\nRansom payments are not the only cost of an attack.\nBusiness interruption can be more costly than the ransom\, and is being sublimated by insurers.\nReputational damage and notification expenses need to be part of the math at the front end when buying insurance.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/the-true-cost-of-a-cyber-breach/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220524T173000
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UID:3472424-1653408000-1653413400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:WTWT: Negotiating your Worth
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, May 24\, 2022 at 4:00pm ADT Negotiating your Worth – Encouraging women in tech to confidently say “Show me the Money”. \nAbout this event\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 24\, 2022 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm ADT \nWhere: via Zoom (you will receive a link with your confirmation) \nDescription: \nStudies show women are more likely than men to underestimate their professional worth and are less likely to negotiate salary or ask for a well-deserved pay increase. This has a huge impact on our disposable income\, quality of life\, retirement savings and even our overall health and stress levels. \nJoin us to learn how to: \n\nEvaluate your money mindset\nCalculate your professional value\nThe art of making an assertive ask\nRed flags a company is not treating you fairly and possibly never will\n\nFacilitator: \nGenevieve MacInnis is known for her strategic thinking and her ability to connect with individuals across all levels of the organization. She is highly skilled at asking thought provoking questions and having candid conversation to address tough issues. \nHer style is dynamic\, stimulating change by helping others learn how to be more self-aware\, practice conscious leadership and build authentic relationships based on honesty and trust. \nGenevieve has an extensive background in Human Resources with over 20 years of experience. She is the owner of Inspired Change Consulting\, providing services in the areas of employee engagement\, leadership development and implementing change.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/wtwt-negotiating-your-worth/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220524T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220524T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003012
CREATED:20220524T134033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T134033Z
UID:3472541-1653411600-1653424200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:2022 Spring AGM Gala Dinner & Awards
DESCRIPTION:Our Spring AGM Gala Dinner and Awards night is a great local networking opportunity that we host at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre to celebrate business accomplishments and success.  The highlight of the evening is the presentation of our Jack Hartery Lifetime Achievement in Business Award \n***Please indicate any dietary restrictions when registering.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/2022-spring-agm-gala-dinner-awards/
LOCATION:Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre\, 606 Reeves Street\, Port Hawkesbury\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Strait Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:membership@straitareachamber.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003012
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T173512Z
UID:3470616-1653465600-1653498000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Hackergal’s 11th National Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Hackergal is a charitable organization that inspires girls across Canada to explore the opportunities in code. \nWith women vastly underrepresented in the tech industry\, Hackergal strives to inspire a new wave of Canadian female coders to bring equality to the booming industry. \nHackergal’s Hackathon Program is designed to encourage learners to achieve their full potential through 6 Future-Ready Competencies. Learning to code and making a difference through technology goes beyond programming knowledge and skills. That’s why these core competencies equip girls with the ability to meet the complex demands of diverse contexts and be successful in their everyday lives and in their future. \nWe believe that every girl can thrive when they are given the opportunity to tell their story and share their voice. We want to champion them along the way!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/hackergals-11th-national-hackathon/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220525T160000
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UID:3472486-1653487200-1653494400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Online Business Development Training: Start a Successful Small Business in Canada
DESCRIPTION:ISANS and RBC are pleased to facilitate this important training session for current or aspiring business owners. In this two-part training session\, you’ll hear from George Gerges\, financial Advisor at RBC\, who will teach you everything you need to know to start and grow your business in Canada. \nOur goal is to help you and help our community to prosper! \nIn Part 1\, “Starting and Planning your Business\,” you will learn about: \n\nMaking sure your business idea will fly\nFinding the money to start and control of your cash\nAll the legal stuff you need to know\nHelp & Advice\n\nIn Part 2\, “Financing and Growing your Business\,” you will learn about: \n\nHow Financing can help your business\nShort term and long term financing\nReasons to grow and focusing on customers\nDiversifying\, funding\, resources and help\n\nTo attend this session\, you must: \n\nBe an ISANS business client\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+\nAttend both training dates – Part 1 on May 25 and Part 2 on June 1\n\nFor more information\, and to register\, please contact: \nSuhel Shaikh | 902-406-7793 | business@isans.ca
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/start-a-successful-small-business-in-canada/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220525T173000
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UID:3472193-1653499800-1653508800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Volta Cohort Pitch Event – 2022 Spring Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our tenth Volta Cohort Pitch Competition taking place on Wednesday\, May 25\, 2022 at 5:30pm (ADT). \nWhen: Wednesday\, Mat 25\, 2022 \, 5:30pm ADT In Person and 6:00pm ADT Virtual Attendee \nWhere: Volta\, 1505 Barrington St\, Unit 100\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3K5 or Via Livestream ( livestream details will be sent to you at 12:00pm ADT day of the event) \nThe tenth Volta Cohort Pitch Competition is taking place on Wednesday\, May 25\, 2022 at 5:30pm (ADT). \nYou will hear from some of Atlantic Canada’s most innovative\, early-stage startups\, and see up to $125\,000 in investments awarded live that evening.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/volta-cohort-pitch-event-2022-spring-edition/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220527
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UID:3472630-1653523200-1653609599@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Techsplorer Event
DESCRIPTION:May 26-27 \nLocation: Acadia University – Fountain Commons Great Hall \n\nTechsploration teams from across the province gather together to share their presentations with participants from other schools. Young women and non-binary youth get an in-depth look at multiple science\, engineering\, trades\, and technology careers and participate in interactive presentations and workshops that aim to build confidence and leadership skills. \n\nRSVP & REGISTER HERE \nAcadia University Campus Map
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/techsplorer-event/
LOCATION:Acadia University\, 15 University Ave\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P 2R6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220526T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003012
CREATED:20220512T115547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T134542Z
UID:3472068-1653559200-1653606000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Choosing the Right Website Building Platform for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Building a website doesn’t have to be a daunting or time-consuming task. Website building platforms offer a relatively easy and inexpensive alternative to hiring a web designer. However\, there are many platforms available and choosing the best one\, or the right one for your business\, is not that easy. \nThis webinar will give you the information to find the best website building platform for your business. \nThis webinar is offered in partnership between Tourism Nova Scotia and Digital Nova Scotia through DigiPort\, a one-stop-shop of interactive services and educational opportunities to help tourism businesses develop digital marketing skills and access professional support to improve their online presence.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/choosing-the-right-website-building-platform-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220526T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003012
CREATED:20220510T184317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T184317Z
UID:3472006-1653577200-1653584400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:techNL Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate a year of incredible energy\, growth and momentum in the tech sector. \ntechNL is hosting it’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday\, May 26th from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Emera Innovation Exchange. We will be showcasing highlights from the fiscal year January 01 2021 – December 31\, 2021. Voting is being done entirely online and ahead of time. \n3:00 – 3:30 – Open to Members ONLY\n3:30 – 4:00 – Highlights from 2021\, Stakeholders welcome to join\n4:00 – 5:00 – Meet our new CEO Florian Villaumé + Networking Social with light hors d’oeuvres to close out the afternoon. \nBe sure to register using Eventbrite. Registrants will receive an email with their ticket and instructions in the days leading up to the AGM.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/technl-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220526T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220526T180000
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UID:3472660-1653580800-1653588000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Ocean Connector: Developing and Adapting Technology to Target Global Goals
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Atlantic Indigenous ocean businesses developing innovative ocean technology projects selected under the Samqwane’jk initiative. \nAbout this event\nSamqwane’jk is a first-of-its-kind initiative led by Ulnooweg Development Group in collaboration with COVE and Upswing Solutions. Indigenous ocean businesses were invited to propose projects in partnership with companies at COVE. Three projects have been selected to receive funding support rolled out over two years. \nJoin us on May 26th to meet three Atlantic Indigenous Ocean companies selected to receive support under the Samqwane’jk Ocean Partnership Initiative for their innovative ocean projects. \nThe purpose of the Samqwane’jk initiative includes building partnerships with ocean technology companies to boost competitiveness\, enhance innovation\, collaboration\, and knowledge sharing for Indigenous and non-Indigenous ocean businesses alike. In addition to funding\, the three selected initiatives will receive training and business development support while aiming to deliver measurable progress against the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \nLearn more about Samqwane’jk at www.samqwanejk.com. \n\nThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015\, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet\, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 SDGs\, an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education\, reduce inequality\, and spur economic growth while tackling climate change and preserving our ocean and forests. \nThe SDGs build on decades of work by countries and the UN\, including the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. To make the 2030 Agenda a reality\, broad ownership of the SDGs must translate into a strong commitment by all stakeholders to implement the global goals.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ocean-connector-developing-tech-to-tackle-global-goals/
LOCATION:Colin MacLean Hall\, 27 Parker Street\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, B2Y 4T5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220526T183000
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UID:3472433-1653589800-1653589800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Open Dialogue Live: The Space Race of the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:We’re entering a new wave of the space race. Join us for a conversation with our special guests: Canadian Space Agency’s Tony Pellerin\, Manager\, Mechanical Engineering and Technical lead for the Canadian Cubesat Project and Dalhousie alum\, Arad Gharagozli (MASc‘22)\, who launched GALAXIA\, a space hardware and software company. \nThe conversation will discuss satellites and nano satellites\, the science and research behind them\, and the societal impacts of the space race of the 21st century. \nThis event will be presented in person in the McInnes Room\, as well as livestreamed via Dalhousie Alumni and Friends Facebook Live and Dalhousie YouTube. All attendees will have an opportunity to engage during the Q&A portion following the discussion. \nTo attend this informative evening\, register HERE
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/space-race-of-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Dalhousie SUB\, 6136 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220524T115652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T132941Z
UID:3472522-1653591600-1653598800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:May Co-Working Session
DESCRIPTION:Details\nLet’s show our WordPress websites a little love this month! We’re getting together for a co-working session to work on our sites. Install a new theme or plugin\, set up WooCommerce\, create a new page … it’s up to you. Pair up and help each other or work alone – it’s your choice within the video conferencing platform we’re using\, Gather.Town. \nInstructions and Password to enter will be emailed to you on the day of. See you there!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/may-co-working-session/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220527T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220527T100000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220330T155324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T134743Z
UID:3470517-1653640200-1653645600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:2022 Halifax Index
DESCRIPTION:The Halifax Index is our comprehensive report on Halifax’s annual economic and community progress. Eagerly anticipated\, the Index will track Halifax’s vital signs across seven major themes: people\, labour\, investment\, real estate\, rural\, affordability\, and living in Halifax. With the launch of People. Planet. Prosperity. Halifax’s Inclusive Economic Strategy for 2022-27\, we’ll be introducing the measures that will track the progress of this strategy over the next five years. \nIn-person registration has sold out. Please register below to watch Halifax Index 2022 online. \nGold Sponsor\n\nSilver Sponsor\n\n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/2022-halifax-index/
LOCATION:Pier 21\, 1055 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, NS\, B3H 4P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220527T130505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T130505Z
UID:3472679-1653732000-1653750000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:OPEN EAST HANTS DAY 2022
DESCRIPTION:Open East Hants is a unique opportunity for residents and visitors of East Hants to celebrate our local business community. Businesses that register for this event open their doors to the public and invite the community into their place of business to share their products and services. This collective “Open House” event makes it easy for people to experience everything East Hants has to offer\, so that they become ambassadors of our area by getting acquainted with the people who work and play here. \nREGISTER YOUR BUSINESS HERE
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/open-east-hants-day-2022/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220519T123400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T123400Z
UID:3472425-1653915600-1653919200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:SEO Brunch - May 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for SEO Brunch\, an invite-only peer group of SEOs (and SEO adjacent professionals) on the last Monday of every month. Learn valuable SEO tips & share knowledge with a group of like-minded individuals! \nWhat is SEO Brunch? \nSEO Brunch is a meet-up of people who are interested in Search Engine Optimization. The community varies from professionals who have worked in the space for a long time to those new to the industry. \nSome regular attendees include: \n\nseasoned SEO professionals\naffiliate marketers who generate a large portion of their traffic and sales from organic search\nnew-to-the-industry marketers tasked with improving their companies organic visibility\nbusiness owners that want to improve traffic to their website\nprofessionals with other marketing specialties who want to align their approach to SEO\nthose that are always curious and want to learn
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/seo-brunch-may-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Meetups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220505T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T142927Z
UID:3471873-1653991200-1653994800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Thinking Outside the Algorithm: Explore the Opportunities of Code in 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join Digital Nova Scotia & Dalhousie University in celebration of Here We Code Month as we tear into how tech makes projects possible that help save lives\, entertain\, or open doors. Our panelists will also explore the role that diversity plays in tech and innovation\, and what the future of code may look like. \nMeet the Panel\nModerator: \n\nYara Ahmed\, 3rd year Bachelor of Applied Computer Science student at Dalhousie University\n\nPanelists: \n\nWill Yang\, Chief Executive Officer at Differo Ltd.\nEmily Boucher\, Executive Director at Techsploration\nMo Abdolell\, CEO & Founder\, Densitas Inc.\nJess Shortt\, Digital Director\, Shortstop Agency\nDevin Slauenwhite\, Tools Lead\, Hutch Games
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/thinking-outside-the-algorithm-explore-the-opportunities-of-code-in-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T144500
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
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UID:3472308-1654005600-1654008300@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:How to Hire and Relocate Tech Talent
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, VanHack’s Global Mobility and Immigration experts will provide an overview of Canada’s Global Talent Stream program and how employers can source and hire from VanHack’s 370K tech community and relocate global hires to Canada ✈️ \nYou will walk away with an understanding of: \n\nWhat is the Global Talent Stream Program (GTS)\nWho is eligible for the GTS\nHow long does the process take\nHow to relocate talent to Canada\n\nThe VanHack team will also be sharing useful resources and considerations for employers looking to hire talent from abroad.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/how-to-hire-and-relocate-tech-talent/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220519T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T153833Z
UID:3472450-1654014600-1654025400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Black Start-Up Project Atlantic Roadshow: New Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tribe Network’s Black Start-Up Project Atlantic Roadshow!\nAs part of our Black Start-Up Project launch and community outreach\, we will be hosting a roadshow event series across Atlantic Canada between April and May. RSVP today! \nTribe is inviting Black entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to network\, eat and talk about challenges and opportunities to help inform Tribe Network’s Black Start-Up Project programs and services that will propel Black entrepreneurship and innovation forward. \nWhy should you attend?\n\nNetwork with local Black leaders and aspiring business owners.\nEngage with Black change-making panellists in an interactive Q & A.\nShare your perspectives and experiences as a Black entrepreneur in a safe forum to help inform the Black Startup Project.\n\nWho can attend?\nThis event is open to Black community members with entrepreneurial ambitions and Black entrepreneurs with established businesses who want to access training workshops\, capital\, networking opportunities\, entrepreneurial support and more! \nNote: If you require accommodations\, wraparound services\, assistance or have dietary restrictions\, please email hi@tribenetwork.ca.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/start-up-project-atlantic-roadshow/
LOCATION:IGNITE Northern Office\, 352 East River Rd\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, B2H 3P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220524T154721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T154721Z
UID:3472565-1654025400-1654025400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Spring Social: Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Details\nWe’re so glad you’ve joined UX Salon Halifax. We are really passionate about connecting the UX community and beyond. \nDuring our Meet and Greet\, we’ll discuss things like how often we should meet and where and topics we want to learn about in the next few months. \nFinally\, it’ll be great to get some face time with our members and network. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/spring-social-meet-greet/
LOCATION:The Oxford Taproom\, 6418 Quinpool Rd\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220602
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220517T131837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T131924Z
UID:3472358-1654041600-1654127999@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:INDUSTRY DAY - Government Adoption of Cloud and Intelligent Automation: Driving Change Together!
DESCRIPTION:“Government Adoption of Cloud and Intelligent Automation: Driving Change Together!” \nWednesday June 1\, 2022 \nScroll down to agenda… \nThough the economic case for government-wide adoption of Cloud was made more than a decade ago\, progress in Canada remains uneven. In fact\, despite considerable dialogue\, adoption of Cloud remains at less than 10 per cent! \nTECHNATION put forward recommendations in 2015 and then again in 2019 calling on Government to accelerate Cloud adoption\, prioritize in-house Cloud education and training\, adopt a different operating model\, and more. Unfortunately\, Government remains hesitant to use leading-edge tech like Intelligent Automation to accelerate progress on delivering broader public policy objectives for Canada. That’s not to say that nothing was done; the Government of Canada did make some critical investments in digital government\, which enabled it to respond quickly to citizens’ needs. But as we emerge from the pandemic\, how do we ensure government continues – and accelerates – its modernization efforts to fully embrace Cloud and Intelligent Automation to deliver modern services while keeping Canadians’ information safe and secure? \nTo help drive change\, TECHNATION will bring key government leaders and industry together to address government cloud / IA / Ai adoption and its obstacles and explore ways that Canada’s tech sector and government can collaborate to develop a roadmap to accelerate digital government for Canadians. \nJune 1\, 2022 | Live | Full Day | Ottawa \nThe Westin Ottawa | Confederation Ballroom
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/industry-day-government/
LOCATION:Westin Ottawa\, 11 Colonal By Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220517T125202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T165105Z
UID:3472339-1654084800-1654092000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Online Computer Training: Google Docs (June 1-8)
DESCRIPTION:Level: Beginner \nNumber of Sessions: 4 \nSession Length: 2 hours \nIn this class\, you will use Google Docs to learn how to: \n\nCreate\, print\, and edit documents such as resumes\, cover letters\, and reports\nUse fonts\, alignments\, and line spacing\nShare and collaborate documents\nChange the page layout including margins\, orientation\, paper size\, and columns\nCreate page breaks\nAdd images\, page numbers\, bullets\, and tables\nAdd special characters\nCreate forms\nAdd page headers and footers\n\n  \nFor more information\, and to register\, please contact: \nHosam Al-Sheikh Ali | 902-406-4317 | halsheikhali@isans.ca
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/online-computer-training-google-docs-june-1-8/2022-06-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220520T134322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T154414Z
UID:3472490-1654092000-1654099200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Online Business Development Training: Start a Successful Small Business in Canada
DESCRIPTION:ISANS and RBC are pleased to facilitate this important training session for current or aspiring business owners. In this two-part training session\, you’ll hear from George Gerges\, financial Advisor at RBC\, who will teach you everything you need to know to start and grow your business in Canada. \nOur goal is to help you and help our community to prosper! \nIn Part 1\, “Starting and Planning your Business\,” you will learn about: \n\nMaking sure your business idea will fly\nFinding the money to start and control of your cash\nAll the legal stuff you need to know\nHelp & Advice\n\nIn Part 2\, “Financing and Growing your Business\,” you will learn about: \n\nHow Financing can help your business\nShort term and long term financing\nReasons to grow and focusing on customers\nDiversifying\, funding\, resources and help\n\nTo attend this session\, you must: \n\nBe an ISANS business client\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+\nAttend both training dates – Part 1 on May 25 and Part 2 on June 1\n\nFor more information\, and to register\, please contact: \nSuhel Shaikh | 902-406-7793 | business@isans.ca
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/start-a-successful-small-business-in-canada-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220527T131243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T154358Z
UID:3472685-1654164000-1654167600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Accelerating Accessibility for Businesses
DESCRIPTION:The workforce underrepresentation of people with disabilities is well documented. At the same time\, labour and skills shortages continue to be a challenge for employers in Nova Scotia\, particularly as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. \nFor employers\, adopting a mindset that forefronts equity\, inclusion\, and belonging in recruitment\, retention\, engagement\, communication\, training\, and everyday workplace practices is key to building a bridge between a skilled and valuable labour pool and proven gaps in the labour market. \nThis means moving beyond the built environment to include different ways of recruiting\, communicating with\, training\, and engaging employees. \nJoin Sea Change CoLab for a free virtual workshop to: \n\nDefine disability\, accessibility\, inclusion\, and belonging\, and identify how these concepts apply in your workplace.\nExplore Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act and its impact on workplaces.\nIdentify barriers to accessibility through first voice case studies and scenarios.\nIntegrate the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as one framework for accessibility that removes barriers.\nDevelop strategies for creating an accessible and inclusive workplace and culture.\n\nCome to this session and leave with a toolkit of resources to accelerate accessibility in your workplace!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/accelerating-accessibility-for-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220601T134418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T134418Z
UID:3472868-1654167600-1654171200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Tribe Network Huddle with MindFrame Connect: Principles of Mentorship
DESCRIPTION:Want to improve your mentor skills?\nJoin Tribe Network and MindFrame Connect on June 2\, 2022\, at 11:00 am AST for a virtual workshop focused on the core skills required to effectively manage a mentorship relationship. \nAbout the Workshop\nThe MindFrame Connect team and Tribe’s Sally Ng will take participants through the key principles of being a mentor with practical frameworks and real-life examples on how to make the relationship more effective. \nPlease note: The Zoom link will be emailed to you before the event. \nAbout MindFrame Connect\nMindFrame Connect is a not-for-profit created in partnership by Dalhousie University\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, I-INC\, Globalive\, and Davis Pier. Funded through FSC\, MindFrame Connect shares lessons from leading experts\, entrepreneurs\, and mentors in workshops\, how-to videos\, masterclasses\, literature pieces\, podcasts\, and learning aids. All content is designed to provide practical learnings on two streams of programming – improving the craft of mentorship and creating more resilient\, high-performing entrepreneurs. \nMindFrame Connect works with accelerators\, hubs\, and academic institutions to provide training complementary to their current program offerings and catered to the needs of their entrepreneurs and mentors. All offerings are vetted by a team of entrepreneurs\, mentors\, and academics and offered at no cost to the user with the end goal of upskilling Canadian entrepreneurs and mentors. \nLearn more at mindframeconnect.com \nBy participating in MindFrame Connect’s workshops\, participants have the unique opportunity to be some of the first in Canada to test and pilot MindFrame Connect’s offerings; providing valuable feedback that will help build future programming. \nFree
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/tribe-network-huddle-with-mindframe-connect-principles-of-mentorship/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220614T162625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T162702Z
UID:3473276-1654250400-1654254000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:What Search Data Can Tell You About Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  \nShare of Search – What Search Data Can Tell You About Your Brand \nDescription: \nMarketing experts have found a connection between online searches for your business and your business’s total sales in relation to overall industry sales (or your market share). In this webinar\, you’ll learn what it means to measure your search volumes and how to use that information to monitor and improve awareness of your business. \nThis webinar is offered in partnership between Tourism Nova Scotia and Digital Nova Scotia through DigiPort\, a one-stop-shop of interactive services and educational opportunities to help tourism businesses develop digital marketing skills and access professional support to improve their online presence. \nTime: \nJun 23\, 2022 10:00 AM in Halifax \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/3473276/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220524T160308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T164715Z
UID:3472570-1654506000-1654518600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:FITTskills International Market Entry Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Nova Scotia Business Inc.\, in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency\, is pleased to offer FITTskills International Market Entry Strategies. \n  \nThis course will run 4 days:\nMonday\, June 6\, 2022 – 9 am – 12:30 pm \nFriday\, June 10\, 2022 – 9 am – 12:30 pm \nMonday\, June 13\, 2022 – 9 am – 12:30 pm \nFriday\, June 17\, 2022 – 9 am – 12:30 pm \n  \nEnsure your success in new markets by conducting proper research\, selecting the most effective entry strategy and implementing it efficiently. The International Market Entry Strategies course examines what individuals in organizations need to know and do to ensure the success of new international ventures. You will learn how to research market entry options\, analyze them\, and then select the most effective strategy for your needs. With this knowledge in hand\, you will also discover how to implement and manage your new market entry strategy and build a successful future in your new market. \nFor more information\, please contact: \nYuliya Demish \nydemish@nsbi.ca \n902.221.5138 \nDOWNLOAD FULL COURSE OUTLINE
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/fittskills-international-market-entry-strategies-2/2022-06-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220413T173315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T173316Z
UID:3471157-1654596000-1654599600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Win Clients with Privacy
DESCRIPTION:What is stopping you from landing your next client? Or your biggest client yet? \nPrivacy helps you build trust – and that’s something you can’t buy. \nIn this 45-minute lunch and learn by Barrington Consulting\, we will show you three easy ways to use privacy to gain client trust and win clients with privacy! We will also give real examples of how some of our clients have won business by being more privacy-aware. \nIt might be the most profitable lunch hour you spend this year! \nMeet the Presenter \nLinda Bolton\, Privacy Practice Lead at Barrington Consulting \nLinda Bolton is the Privacy Practice Lead at Barrington Consulting and a Fellow of Information Privacy through the International Association of Privacy Professionals. She has completed over 80 privacy projects\, supporting companies to grow their privacy culture
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/win-clients-with-privacy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220603T183304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T183304Z
UID:3472971-1654596000-1654599600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:QT Connect Café - AJ Fernandez Rivera\, Managing Director\, Accenture
DESCRIPTION:AJ Fernandez Rivera is a Managing Director at Accenture based out of the Toronto office. AJ has been with Accenture for more than 20 years and has lived and worked in various Accenture and client locations across Asia\, Europe\, and North America. She is currently the Products and CMT Canada Technology Sales Lead\, and the Programme Lead for Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC). In addition\, AJ is the Executive Sponsor of Accenture Canada’s PRIDE ERG\, the Accenture Canada Technology I&D Lead and the North America Co-Sponsor for LGBT Leaders Learning (L3) course. \nAJ identifies as a transgender woman and is a staunch advocate of inclusion and diversity having set-up and led the very first LGBTQ+ organization in Accenture Asia Pacific region. \nAJ’s personal interests include watching foreign films\, travelling\, yoga and meditation. \nTUNE IN TO WATCH IT LIVE – Here on this page\, on YouTube\, Facebook\, or on LinkedIn !
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/qt-connect-cafe-aj-fernandez-rivera-managing-director-accenture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220607T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220607T134500
DTSTAMP:20260614T003013
CREATED:20220516T144855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T145127Z
UID:3472297-1654605900-1654609500@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Reduce\, Reuse\, Responsible Tech
DESCRIPTION:Join Digital Nova Scotia\, Ocean Start Up Project\, COVE Start Up Yard and dive into how tech can be used responsibly to minimize environmental impact and our carbon footprints. Our panelists will also explore the ways that we can add value to how we interact with the ocean and climate\, creating a harmonious ecosystem in Nova Scotia waters.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/reduce-reuse-responsible-tech/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events,Webinar
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