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Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement for Mi’kmaq History Month: "October is Mi’kmaq History Month, an opportunity for all Islanders to learn more... -
October 1 is recognized as Treaty Day, to celebrate the ongoing relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Island residents and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation. “Treaty Day is... -
Today, September 30, 2023 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an important day for Islanders and all... -
Island artists will have more opportunities to grow their professions and help build a strong Island creative industry as part of the new culture action plan. People, Place and Possibility – Renewed... -
Through the Provincial Major Incident Readiness Team (MIRT), Government has partnered with United Way of PEI to prepare and distribute kits that can assist in preparing Islanders in need for the next...
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Statement by Premier Dennis King on Mi’kmaq History Month
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Monday, October 2, 2023
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement for Mi’kmaq History Month:
"October is Mi’kmaq History Month, an opportunity for all Islanders to learn more about the history, culture and lived experiences of Mi’kmaq peoples on PEI.
It is also an opportunity for each of us to become more aware of the impact...
Province celebrates Treaty Day
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Sunday, October 1, 2023
October 1 is recognized as Treaty Day, to celebrate the ongoing relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Island residents and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation.
“Treaty Day is a momentous occasion for Islanders, a day to remember and reaffirm the promises made between our ancestors and the Crown. Today also marks the...
Recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Saturday, September 30, 2023
Today, September 30, 2023 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Also known as Orange Shirt Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an important day for Islanders and all Canadians to reflect on the painful impacts of residential schools and the continuing effects on Indigenous peoples and communities.
In 2021, an...
New naming program for places in PEI
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Friday, September 29, 2023
A new program is available to the public to propose a name for a location, or to rename a location in Prince Edward Island.
The PEI Geographic Naming and Renaming Program provides a way for Island residents to submit proposals for adding a name where none currently exists, removing a name no longer used, changing an existing name, or modifying a...
Province invests in the creative sector
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Friday, September 29, 2023
Island artists will have more opportunities to grow their professions and help build a strong Island creative industry as part of the new culture action plan.
People, Place and Possibility – Renewed Action Plan for Arts, Culture and Creative Industries in PEI is the new five-year culture action plan released today. It reaffirms the Province’s...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on the passing of former MLA Eric Hammill
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Friday, September 29, 2023
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA Eric Hammill:
“Eric Hammill’s life was rooted in family, farming and community development, and was well known for his time as an MLA and Cabinet Minister.
Eric, his late wife Helen, and their sons Robert and Preston operated their...
Province partners with United Way to provide emergency kits
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Through the Provincial Major Incident Readiness Team (MIRT), Government has partnered with United Way of PEI to prepare and distribute kits that can assist in preparing Islanders in need for the next emergency.
Through an investment of over $200,000, the Province has worked with United Way of PEI to supply community groups with emergency...
Federal and Provincial Governments providing support for fruit tree industry
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Bloyce Thompson, provincial Minister of Agriculture, announced additional support for Prince Edward Island producers in the fruit tree sector that were extraordinarily impacted by Hurricane Fiona.
The Canada – Prince Edward Island Fiona...
Islanders invited to provide feedback on Pharmacy Plus PEI program
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Monday, September 25, 2023
Islanders are invited to provide their feedback on the Pharmacy Plus PEI program, launched last year, through an online survey available until the end of October.
Island residents 18 years of age and older can take part in the anonymous survey. The information gathered will help with ongoing evaluation to ensure the program continues to improve...
National Concussion Awareness Week September 24-30
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Monday, September 25, 2023
Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement recognizing National Concussion Awareness Week:
“National Concussion Awareness Week was established in 2021 to increase awareness, prevention and management of concussions across Canada.
As Minister of Sport, I recognize the important role...