Celebrating Treaty Day is another step forward to advancing reconciliation with First Nations. Recognizing this special day affirms government’s commitment to working closely with and for the wellbeing of the PEI Mi’kmaq. Treaty Day is a celebration of the historical...
The provincial government released An Anti-Racism Action Plan for Prince Edward Island 2023-2028 to improve the social, economic, educational and health outcomes for racialized and Indigenous people living in in the province. The vision of the action plan is to create an active...
Islanders are encouraged to share their innovative, bold and sustainable ideas with the Premier’s Council for Recovery and Growth and help shape Prince Edward Island’s future. Beginning today, Islanders can share their ideas online with the Council to guide the development of a...
Today, the exhibit Unearthing the Past: Archaeological Discoveries on Prince Edward Island was officially launched at the Acadian Museum in Miscouche. The exhibit features artifacts unearthed at four Acadian and Mi’kmaq sites across Prince Edward Island: Pointe-Aux-Vieux (Low...
Island communities continue to benefit from Islanders’ dedication to government agencies, boards and commissions. In the month of September, 24 new and returning members joined nine boards. “It’s clear that Islanders have a deep sense of community through volunteerism and their...
Islanders’ voices are making a positive impact and shaping our communities through membership on government agencies, boards and commissions. In the months of November and December, six government boards welcomed 20 Islanders as new or reappointment members. “Islanders have a...
Learning more about the history, traditions and culture of the PEI Mi’kmaq and Indigenous peoples of this Province will expand Islanders’ understanding of Canadian history. “June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Canada. It has always been a time to celebrate First...
Premier King announces Senior Management Team changes and releases Ministerial Mandate Letters Today, Premier Dennis King announced changes to the senior management team within Government to deliver on priorities as outlined in the Ministerial Mandate letters that are also being...
Applications are open for the 2024-2025 round of the Anti-Racism Grants with a total of $275,000 available – up from $100,000 in the last round of funding. This funding will be used to develop and deliver anti-racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous...
Today, the Council of Atlantic Premiers launched a new campaign calling on the federal government to rethink the implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations and work with them to develop a plan to address the disproportionate impacts on Atlantic Canadians. Starting in July, due...