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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.
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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...
Ignition Fund supports more Island entrepreneurs
2024-01-16
Five Island companies are getting their products out to market sooner thanks to Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund.
Chrysaor Biologicals and four other startups will each receive a $25,000 grant after successfully pitching their idea through the latest Ignition Fund competition.
Other recipients...
French Language Services Act proclaimed 10 years ago in PEI
2023-12-14
The French Language Services Act (FLSA) came into effect 10 years ago in Prince Edward Island on December 14, 2013.
The Act is based on the principle of aligning the service priorities of the Acadian and Francophone community with the service capacity of government. When the Act was proclaimed in...
Statement by Minister Gilles Arsenault on Acadian Remembrance Day
2023-12-13
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on Acadian Remembrance Day:
“Today on Acadian Remembrance Day, we honour the lost lives of Acadians who were displaced in the 18th century.
In 1758 and 1759, over 3,000 Acadians...
Province recognizes Island arts and cultural community
2023-11-23
Seven local art and creative professionals and organizations received top honours for their contributions to the Island creative sector.
As part of the renewed provincial culture action plan, the PEI Arts Awards Program celebrates artistic merit and excellence. The following recipients were...