May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls. It is also known as Red Dress Day. “We must recognize the violence committed against Indigenous women, girls...
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement: “Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed annually on March 21 to recognize the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination. This important day...
In a ceremony today at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, 64 deserving people were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their significant contributions to Prince Edward Island. Recipients were required to have made a meaningful...
The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) is marking its 27th year this month with the theme, Cultivate your roots! March is recognized as Francophonie Month around the world to celebrate the French language and culture. The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie is the perfect time to...
Fifteen community organizations will receive a total of $375,000 in provincial funding for projects that promote cultural diversity, inclusion and efforts that help address racism. The recipients were announced today at a networking event that brought together past and present...
In response to yesterday’s announcement of the U.S. Administration imposing tariffs on Canadian products starting on Tuesday, the PEI Government will take immediate steps to remove U.S. based products from liquor stores and will be limiting procurement with U.S. based companies...
Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day for all Islanders and Canadians to reflect on the painful impacts of residential schools and the continuing effects on Indigenous peoples and communities. In 2021, an amendment to the Employment...
Canadian Heritage recently released the official Canadian portraits of His Majesty King Charles III, Her Majesty Queen Camilla and Their Majesties The King and The Queen. The PEI Protocol Office received printed copies of His Majesty’s official Canadian portrait.The 14 x 17-inch...
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on National Acadian Day: “Today, I am proud to celebrate National Acadian Day with all Islanders. On August 15 we recognize Acadie across the Atlantic provinces and...
Individuals, groups and organizations are invited to apply for the 2024 round of Anti-Racism Microgrant funding to support community-led anti-racism projects. Funding will be used to develop and deliver Anti-Racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous...