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Excitement already building for Acadian Congrès 2019
2018-06-14
More than 100,000 people will descend on Prince Edward Island and southeast New Brunswick in 2019 for the Congrès Mondial Acadien (World Acadian Congress) August 10 to 24, and organizer Claudette Thériault says the event will have an earth-shaking impact the region’s culture and economy. Held every...
First-ever Mawi’omi Day brings students together
2018-06-05
The word mawi’omi in Mi’kmaq means “gathering,” and that’s exactly what students will be doing on Mawi’omi Day June 21 at the Abegweit First Nation. Mawi’omi Day is a pilot project that provides 65 students from Stonepark Intermediate, Mount Stewart Consolidated, and École François-Buote to...
May welcomes new government board members
2018-06-04
Islanders continue to get involved with provincial government agencies, boards, and commissions through Engage PEI. Three provincial government agencies, boards and commissions welcomed five new members in May. With more than 70 boards, Islanders can find their fit to contribute their skills and...
We’ll say bienvenue to the world in 2019
2018-05-16
Miscouche, Prince Edward Island – Acadians, francophones, and francophiles from near and far will gather on Prince Edward Island next summer. 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the World Acadian Congress , which Prince Edward Island will host for the first time along with southeast New Brunswick....
Children’s book on Island archaeology wins national award
2018-05-15
An activity booklet inviting children to discover Prince Edward Island archaeology has won a national award. The Canadian Archaeological Association named the provincial government’s Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat the recipient of its 2018 Public Communications Award for producing the book...
Provincial government boards welcome new members in March
2018-03-29
Through Engage PEI, government continues to connect Islanders with opportunities to get involved. In March, 14 people were appointed to two provincial government agencies, boards and commissions. With over 70 boards, no matter where interests lie - in community, the arts, or other domains -...
Wastewater investments give Georgetown room to grow
2018-02-27
Investing in infrastructure -, Overlooking Georgetown’s bustling harbour a few blocks from town hall is its new wastewater lagoon – a modest feature that will play a big part in the town’s future. “We are really excited about this,” said Dorothy MacDonald, Georgetown’s chief administrative officer...
Islanders volunteer for government boards in February
2018-02-26
Islanders continued to get involved with the provincial government through Engage PEI this month, and there are always vacancies available. In February, another seven Islanders were appointed to three provincial government agencies, boards, and commissions. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to...
Engage PEI helps Islanders make a difference
2018-02-02
Islanders get involved with their provincial government every month through Engage PEI, and new opportunities are always becoming available. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to volunteer on more than 70 government agencies, boards, and commissions. This January alone, 27 Islanders were appointed...
New Beginnings gives infants the right start
2018-01-12
Supporting Island families -, Sarah McKenna of Sherwood brought her infant daughter Emma home from the hospital on January 3. It was her first child and she had some questions about what to expect about vaccination and breastfeeding. Until newborns arrive with an instruction manual, there’s the New...