Who we are
About Engage Nova Scotia
Engage Nova Scotia is a non-profit, independent organization that works with partners to advance the quality of life of all Nova Scotia residents. We believe everyone should be included to share their story, seed our future, and influence change to improve their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of their communities. Engage has been a respected presenter on quality of life issues at the United Nations, the OECD, and international and national conferences. We work closely with local municipalities and organizations across the province and equip them with previously unknowable or ignored information to address longstanding challenges.
Annual Reports
In the past year, we have accelerated our efforts to move data to action.
Together, we learned many initiatives are making a difference. We also learned that many people in Nova Scotia still feel left behind.
This report goes beneath the soil. It captures the belief that in a healthy society, we need to nurture the often ignored challenges that live below the surface. We are committed to digging even deeper with the support of community and partners to uncover through our 2025 Quality of Life Survey what truly matters to Nova Scotians.
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We highlight the work being done to prepare for the launch of the Nova Scotia 2025 Quality of Life Survey. We expanded our initiatives and our team to support our larger efforts to increase participation in the survey province-wide.
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This year, our Quality of Life data and tools became the backbone for a project to examine the lived experiences of residents in Cape Breton. We also wrapped up our three-year SDG Program and grew our team in advance of the Nova Scotia 2025 Quality of Life Survey.
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Highlights included marking 10 years since we began, hosting The Meet-Up, launching our SDG program, and a new social connections project.
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One focus was sharing survey results widely and equipping people to use them. We also carried out the note-writing initiative, From Me to You.
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We undertook the first NS Quality of Life Survey and released results. With 13,000 respondents, it’s the largest dataset of its kind in Canada.
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We released the NS Quality of Life Index and continued to engage communities through gatherings and clinics across the province.
