Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement: “Tomorrow, November 8, is Indigenous Veterans Day, observed annually to honour and remember the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces and in peacekeeping...
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement: “October is Mi’kmaw History Month. It is an opportunity to learn more about the Mi’kmaq people of Prince Edward Island and Canada. The Government of PEI remains committed to advancing reconciliation...
Annually recognized on October 1, Treaty Day celebrates the relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Islanders, and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation. To celebrate Treaty Day and mark the beginning of Mi’kmaw History Month, the leadership of the Mi’kmaq First...
Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day for Islanders and Canadians to reflect on the lasting impacts caused by residential schools and their ongoing effects on Indigenous peoples and communities. This day is also known as Orange Shirt Day, a...
Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 Anti-Racism Grants, with a total of $275,000 in funding available. The grant program supports projects that advance anti-racism efforts and benefit racialized and Indigenous communities across Prince Edward Island. Eligible projects...
Applications are open for the 2025-2026 round of the Anti-Racism Microgrant, with $100,000 in funding available. The funding supports community-led anti-racism projects and will be used to develop and deliver initiatives that benefit racialized and Indigenous communities across...
Government has officially proclaimed the month of August as Acadian Heritage Month in PEI. Acadians have greatly contributed to the Island’s social, cultural and economic fabric. The vitality, resilience and diversity of the Acadian community is being recognized throughout August...
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. August 15 is a special day for Acadians and Francophones as we...
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...