Kathy Hambly believes that the key to launching a career is to learn - early in your education - what employers are looking for. The community leader spent a decade as Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce president and has volunteered with the University of Prince Edward Island...
When it comes to lifelong learning, Amanda Brazil walks the talk. The new member of the Learning Partners Advisory Committee is working on her PhD in educational studies at UPEI. She also juggles her day-to-day responsibilities as a mother of two children and a full-time job as...
Twelve Island community organizations and individuals will receive funding from the provincial government through the Anti-Racism Microgrant initiative. The funding will be used to help address racism on Prince Edward Island through programs, projects and workshops including art...
Growing up in a house with no plumbing gave Nancy Gaudet a passion for the trade. The Cornwall resident is the Island’s only female Red Seal plumber. “When I was really young we shared an outhouse with my grandparents, I had to deal with a lot of stuff,” she said with a laugh...
When Diane Griffin considered opportunities to get involved with any of nearly 70 government agencies, boards and commissions through Engage PEI, she knew exactly where she fit: the Museum and Heritage Foundation. Many people might not realize it but the Museum and Heritage...
She grew up in an English family, but Moira McGuire spends much of each day living in French. McGuire applied through Engage PEI and was been chosen to represent La Fédération des parents (FPÎPÉ) on the Learning Partners Advisory Council (LPAC). The group represents parents...
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...
The Net Zero Advisory Committee is an advisory group with a legislated mandate in Section 8 of the Net Zero Carbon Act (2020) to provide advice based on diverse experience, knowledge, and evidence to the Minister of Environment, Energy, and Climate Action on matters respecting...
The Anti-Racism Table was formed in 2021 to identify ways and actions to address systemic racism on PEI. It is tasked with making recommendations to the PEI government to view practices and activities through a culturally inclusive lens. In particular, the group will develop...
The Anti-Racism Table was formed in 2021 to identify ways and actions to address systemic racism on PEI. What is the function of the organization? The Anti-Racism Table will make recommendations to the PEI government to view practices and activities through a culturally inclusive...