Halifax, NS – April 30, 2025 We are thrilled to announce that Eilish Bonang-Smith has joined the GEO Nova Scotia team as our new Communications Lead! Eilish is a seasoned communications and marketing professional, born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She brings a dynamic background in broadcast journalism and has spent the past several…
Category: Announcements
Insight Forum Returns on May 7, 2025
We are excited to announce that our virtual Insight Forum is returning on May 7, 2025. Join us for Digital Inclusion: Lessons Across the Atlantic, a thought-provoking discussion highlighting best practices and digital inclusion strategies both here at home and across the pond! Building on our last discussion, we’ll be sitting down with Dr. Emma…
Join our Board of Directors!
As GEO Nova Scotia continues to grow, we are currently seeking candidates for up to FOUR new Directors to join our existing Board of Directors, in addition to a number of opportunities to participate on sub-committees. The position is a three-year term. We are looking for individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and…
GEO Nova Scotia Seeks CEO to Lead Digital Inclusion Efforts
Since 2022, GEO Nova Scotia has been working to ensure that every resident of our province has the digital tools and skills they need to thrive. As we grow, we are excited to announce that we are hiring our first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead GEO Nova Scotia into the future. The successful candidate…
GEO Insight Forum January 2025
Building on the success of our first GEO Forum in October 2024, GEO Nova Scotia is excited to host a series of virtual Insight Forums throughout the year to focus on Digital Inclusion! We hope you can join us for our first Insight Forum this Wednesday, January 22: Exploring the UK’s Approach to Digital Inclusion, featuring experts on Digital Inclusion and equity research. Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM…
Jan 22, 2025: Save the date!
GEO Nova Scotia Insight Forum: Exploring the UK’s Approach to Digital Equity Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025Time: 1:00 PM AST (Nova Scotia Time)Location: Virtual (Details to Follow) Join us for a compelling virtual panel discussion featuring leading experts on digital inclusion: Our panel will explore groundbreaking research on the Minimum Digital Living Standard (MDLS)—a transformative…
Nova Scotia: A Leader in Digital Inclusion
The world has become “digital by default” and we are expected to be connected. Those who aren’t digitally included are being left behind, and that is a problem for everyone.
Luckily, Nova Scotia has emerged from the pandemic as a leader when it comes to Digital Inclusion!
A Day in The Life: A GEO Nova Scotia Story
One of the most rewarding parts of the work we do at GEO Nova Scotia is hearing about the impact of programs across our province. Digital Inclusion is about more than internet access or ownership of a device – it’s about empowering, connecting, and supporting individuals, families, and communities. We love to capture stories from…
Bridging the Digital Divide | All Hands on Tech Episode
Matt Spurway, our Executive Director and the founder of GEO Nova Scotia, recently joined our friends at Digital Nova Scotia on their All Hands on Tech Podcast to discuss the importance of Digital Inclusion to our province, our communities, and our individual lives. Check it out below!
RFP: Consultant Services for Organizational Review and Development
Submission Closing Deadline: August 16, 2024, 11:59 pm ADT (Halifax local time) Fee for Services: $50,000 + HST GEO Nova Scotia Contact: Matt Spurway, Executive DirectorEmail: info@geonovascotia.ca 1. INTRODUCTION This RFP is an invitation by GEO Nova Scotia (GEO) to receive proposals from qualified consultants with expertise in non-profit organizational development and scalability. The consultant…