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Call for Submissions for PEI Book Awards
2024-01-08
Island-based authors, editors, and book creators are invited to submit their works for consideration for the 2024 PEI Book Awards.
The awards are presented every two years in four categories of writing including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s literature. Recognizing excellence in...
Wear purple to support ending gender-based violence
2023-11-24
To show support for ending gender-based violence, Islanders are encouraged to wear purple during the 16 Days of Activism from November 25 to December 10.
Purple ribbons are worn in honour and remembrance of the 14 women murdered in Montreal December 6, 1989, and the 10 women murdered in PEI...
Statement by Minister Natalie Jameson on World Teacher’s Day
2023-10-05
Hon. Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Early Years issued the following statement on World Teacher’s Day:
“Today we celebrate World Teacher’s Day and recognize the dedication and hard work of educators around the globe.
As I visit schools across the Island, I see firsthand the...
More supports for home based child care centres
2023-10-04
The provincial government is once again expanding grants for Family Home Child Care Centres (FHCs) in PEI to benefit operators and Island families.
Licensed FHCs can receive financial support to reduce parent fees, fund wages and professional development opportunities, and purchase materials,...
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers meet to advance shared priorities in early learning and child care, including the development of a multilateral workforce strategy
2023-07-14
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers most responsible for early learning and child care gathered* today in Iqaluit to discuss and advance shared priorities in early learning and child care. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Karina Gould, Canada’s Minister of Families, Children...
Meet PEI’s new Poet Laureate – Tanya Davis
2023-04-28
Tanya Davis is a familiar face for many Islanders. The singer-songwriter has performed at venues around PEI, such as The Guild, Trailside Music Hall, and Baba’s Lounge. Davis is also a poet and was recently named PEI’s Poet Laureate.
Davis says she’s thrilled about her new role.
“I’m excited to...
Tanya Davis named Provincial Poet Laureate
2023-02-14
Islanders gathered today at Government House to welcome and celebrate Prince Edward Island’s new Poet Laureate Tanya Davis.
In her new role, Tanya Davis will act as a spokesperson for literature in Prince Edward Island and raise awareness of poetry and the spoken word.
“The Poet Laureate position...
Community Service Bursary amount doubles for students
2023-01-20
Supports have doubled for high school students who volunteer at a registered volunteer organization and receive a Community Service Bursary.
More than $270,300 has been distributed to 260 post-secondary students this school year through the Community Service Bursary.
“This year we doubled the...
Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training to promote skills development and career planning in school, universities and community colleges
2022-10-25
Students in schools, universities, community colleges, and families in Atlantic Canada will now have access to more resources to promote skills development and how these skills can be used to facilitate a successful transition into the job market. These resources can be found in one location at...
Province helping families with child care fees
2022-10-19
The Province is providing support to help with child care costs for parents and families impacted by hurricane Fiona.
“This has been a tough time for many Island families and we recognize the increased burden families faced when schools or early learning and child...