Each year, the Council of the Federation Secretariat accepts applications from across Canada for its youth internship program. What is the purpose of the youth internship program? The Youth Internship Program is aimed at encouraging young Canadians to more actively participate in...
Learn about the significance of flags, flag etiquette and Prince Edward Island flag procedures. Half-Masting There is a standard practice for half-masting flags, established by the federal government and followed by all provinces. The practice is not mandatory for individuals or...
The Province of Prince Edward Island (the Province) is committed to advancing reconciliation with the Mi’kmaq of Prince Edward Island (Mi’kmaq of PEI), in a manner consistent with Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. Reconciliation and other measures What is “reconciliation”...
About the MMIWG and TRC Annual Status Reports In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) released its final report. The report contained 94 Calls to Action to further reconciliation between Canadians and Indigenous Peoples. Following the release of the TRC final...
Indigenous Relations Secretariat – What We Do The Indigenous Relations Secretariat (IRS) strengthens government’s approach to reconciliation and Indigenous matters within the province. The Secretariat also works to increase public awareness and promote greater inter-departmental...
The scholarship program was established in the name of distinguished Mi'kmaw Islander John James Sark. He earned a post-secondary education at St. Dunstan's University, and was the Island's first Mi'kmaw teacher. He was also recognized by the Mi’kmaq community when the Lennox...