Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement: “Today is Emancipation Day in Canada, a day to recognize the strength and perseverance of Black communities across the country. The day commemorates the day, August 1, 1834, slavery was abolished in...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Black History Month: “Black History Month begins February 1, marking its 10th anniversary in PEI this year. It’s a time to learn about, celebrate and honour the achievements and contributions of...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement for Black History Month. “February is Black History Month. It is an opportunity to learn about, celebrate and honour the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout our shared history...
Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Black History Month: "February is Black History Month. It’s an important chance for all Islanders to learn about, celebrate, and honour the achievements and contributions of Black people here...
Three new members will add their voices to the provincial government advisory board that works for gender rights and equality. Lalana Paul of Melville, Madison Blanchard of Charlottetown, and Pamela Montgomery of Summerside were appointed to the Advisory Council on the Status of...
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement: “Today is Emancipation Day, a day to recognize the strength, resilience and perseverance of Black communities in PEI and across the country. This day commemorates the abolishment of slavery in Canada...
The Province welcomes more Islanders to government agencies, boards and commissions. This month, seven Islanders were appointed or reappointed to the following boards: Advisory Council on the Status of Women, Council of the Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapy, Social...
Today is the fourth year of recognizing October 1 as Treaty Day, an important step in the Province’s commitment to reconciliation with the PEI Mi’kmaq. Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events for Treaty Day have been cancelled. This significant day...
The Government of Prince Edward Island recently entered into a Treaty Education Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, represented by Chief Junior Gould of Abegweit First Nation and Chief Darlene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation. “We are...
Today is Treaty Day, celebrating 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’kmaq History Month, the leadership of the Mi’kmaq First Nations joined Premier...