School counsellor Mike Peterson says there’s no such thing as an average workday for him. On a given day, Peterson’s role at Colonel Gray High School puts him in contact with many different students on an equally different number of issues. He is one of 64 counsellors working at...
Our Island communities have fascinating stories to tell of life in Canada's smallest province. The following guide offers some general tips as well as suggestions for sources at the Public Archives and the wider community that may be of interest to your research. General tips...
Supporting Island Families - As one of 87 Islanders trained to deliver the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), Laura Quinn Graham says she is getting good feedback from parents who have taken the training. Triple P is a world-renowned program that helps parents of newborns to...
Islanders can take part in shaping Prince Edward Island’s first cultural strategy through community consultations that will begin in April. When complete this fall, the strategy will recommend cultural policy direction and guide the development of action plans, programs, and...
Island families are encouraged to read and learn together for national Family Literacy Day this Friday, January 27. This year’s theme is “Learn at Play Every Day.” Practicing literacy at home helps equip children with skills they will need throughout their lives. “There are many...
Three new members have been appointed to the board responsible for Confederation Centre, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “The Fathers of Confederation Building Trust board is made up of Islanders, along with representatives from across Canada, and...
Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19; on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada and Prince Edward Island are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation...
Island students return to school this week, and Islanders are reminded to use extra caution when driving in areas where children are likely to be waiting for buses or walking to school, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “More than 19,000 students...
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation, national, provincial and territorial archives -- an historic collaboration of 14 institutions across Canada -- have selected 150 images and stories that illustrate how people have traversed our nation over years...
Communities Island-wide are planning to mark National Child Day. National Child Day is typically celebrated on November 20, but since the day falls on a Sunday this year, celebrations are saved for Monday. National Child Day celebrates the rights of children including the rights...