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Council of the Federation Youth Internship
2023-12-12
Each year, the Council of the Federation Secretariat accepts applications from across Canada for its youth internship program.
What is the purpose of the youth internship program?
The Youth Internship Program is aimed at encouraging young Canadians to more actively participate in public policy...
John J. Sark Memorial Scholarships
2023-09-22
The scholarship program was established in the name of distinguished Mi'kmaq Islander John James Sark in September 2009. He earned a post-secondary education at St. Dunstan's University, and was the Island's first Mi'kmaq teacher.
What is the scholarship?
The program awards three $1,000...
Indigenous Relations Secretariat
2023-09-11
The Indigenous Relations Secretariat coordinates government’s response to Indigenous matters within the province. In addition to offering a central point of contact for First Nations and Aboriginal organizations, the Secretariat provides a means by which to promote inter-departmental communication...
Canada's Premiers
2023-07-25
The Council was created by the premiers of Canada because they believe it is important for provinces and territories to play a leadership role in revitalizing the Canadian federation and building a more constructive and cooperative federal system.
The objectives of Canada's Premiers is to:...
Government of PEI's Response to MMIWG and TRC Recommendations
2023-05-05
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA People and the Calls for Justice
To improve readability and comprehension, the Government of Prince Edward Island has enhanced the structure of the annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and Truth and...
MMIWG and TRC Status Reports for Past Years
2023-05-05
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA People and the Calls for Justice
In June 2020, the Government of PEI tabled its preliminary report on the implementation of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG) Calls for Justice. In advancing...
Prince Edward Island celebrates Treaty Day
2022-10-01
Today is the fourth year of recognizing October 1 as Treaty Day, an important step in the Province’s commitment to reconciliation with the PEI Mi’kmaq.
Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events for Treaty Day have been cancelled.
This significant day celebrates the...
Province observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2022-09-30
Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events recognizing the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation have been cancelled.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation...
Ways for Island residents to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2022-09-29
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a statutory holiday to remember the history of residential schools and to honour the lives lost, the survivors and their families.
Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events recognizing the importance of the...