NICANSQuestions
Quick answers about membership, events, programmes, volunteering and settling in.
9 questions
Membership
Who can join NICANS?
Membership is open to people of Igbo descent by birth, marriage, naturalization or adoption who live in Nova Scotia.
How much are membership dues?
$30 a year for adults, and $25 for students and seniors 65 and over.
Events
Do I have to be Igbo to come to events?
No. IRI-JI and most of our events are open to everyone, all ages.
Programmes
How do I register my child for Igbo classes?
Open Igbo Language & Culture for Children on the programmes page and register in a minute.
Newcomers
Can NICANS help me find housing or a job?
We connect you with families who have done it and with trusted services like ISANS. Start with the newcomer guide.
Does NICANS give immigration advice?
No. For immigration questions, speak with a licensed immigration consultant, a lawyer, or ISANS.
Volunteering
How do I volunteer at IRI-JI?
Apply on the volunteer page and pick the festival crew. Most roles take a few hours.
Partners
How can my organisation partner with NICANS?
Send us a note from the partners page. We work with funders, schools, agencies and businesses.
General
What happens to my information?
We use it only for the reason you gave it, and we never sell it.
Still wondering?
Ask NICANS in your own words. Answers come from our guides, and a person follows up when needed.