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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...
Acadian and Francophone Affairs annual report available
2023-11-15
Today, the provincial government released the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Annual Report for 2022-2023 focused on progress made related to the French Language Services Act.
The report, prepared by the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat, highlights the work done by the provincial...
Province invests in the creative sector
2023-09-29
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...
Province announces Ignition Fund recipients
2023-07-25
Five startups from across the Island are launching their new business and products thanks to Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund.
Sport4TV and four other local companies each received a $25,000 grant through the spring competition.
Other recipients include:
Finix
QuestRead
Salty Mountain Clothing...
Intergovernmental co-operation essential foundation for the growth of Francophone and Acadian communities
2023-07-07
The Ministers’ Council on the Canadian Francophonie (MCCF) held its annual meeting on July 6 and 7 in Vancouver to discuss key issues for Francophone and Acadian communities. In the wake of announcements concerning the modernization of the Official Languages Act and the 2023–2028 Action Plan on...