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Applications open for Ignition Fund
2024-04-17
Applications are open for Innovation PEI’s 2024 spring Ignition Fund, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island.
Since launching the Ignition Fund, 95 Island companies have been awarded $2,375,000 in funding to transform their ideas to market-ready...
New funding available to Island performing arts venues
2024-04-03
Performing arts venues across Prince Edward Island can access new funding to help modernize their spaces for artists and patrons.
As part of the Province’s commitment to building a sustainable arts, culture and creative sector, Innovation PEI will provide up to $30,000 to eligible Island venues...
Statement by Minister Gilles Arsenault on International Francophonie Day
2024-03-20
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on International Francophonie Day:
“Today is International Francophonie Day. March 20 has been recognized globally as a day to celebrate the French language, culture and heritage,...
More arts funding to promote prevention of gender-based violence
2024-03-18
Established and emerging Island artists can now access funding to help raise public awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) its impacts, and prevention.
To support the continued growth of the arts community, this funding will help with the creation and dissemination of artistic projects.
“...
Rendez-vous de la Francophonie celebrates 26 years
2024-03-04
The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) is celebrating its 26th edition. This year’s theme is Launch into discovery!
March is recognized as Francophonie Month around the world to celebrate the French language and culture. Through the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, French-speaking communities in...
More designated French language services available
2024-02-02
The provincial government has added 21 new designated services under the French Language Services Act to give French-speaking Islanders better access to services in their language.
These services fall under the departments of Education and Early Years, Health and Wellness, and Transport and...
French Language Services Act Overview
2024-02-01
The French Language Services Act of Prince Edward Island is in effect since December 14, 2013.
What are the key aspects of the French Language Services Act?
The Act is based on the principle of aligning the service priorities of the Acadian and Francophone community with the service capacity of...
Complaints Mechanism - French Language Services Act
2024-02-01
The French Language Services Act establishes a complaints mechanism to ensure that the government institutions that are subject to the Act comply with it.
How can I use the French Language Services Act complaints mechanism?
You can use the complaints mechanism to make a complaint when a...
About the Acadian and Francophone Community Advisory Committee
2024-02-01
The Acadian and Francophone Community Advisory Committee (AFCAC) was founded in 1977 and is established under the French Language Services Act.
What is the role of the AFCAC?
The AFCAC plays an important role in the implementation of the French Language Services Act. The AFCAC:
Ensures that...
Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat
2024-02-01
The Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat supports the provincial government on matters related to the Acadian and Francophone community of Prince Edward Island. The Secretariat advises the government on the provision of programs and services in French in order to align them on the priority...