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PEI Senior Islander of the Year Nomination Form
Nomination form for the PEI Senior Islanders of the Year Award.
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About the PEI Seniors' Secretariat
What is the role of the Seniors' Secretariat? The Seniors’ Secretariat is a provincial body created to provide policy and program advice to government and other organizations to improve the quality of life for seniors. The Seniors’ Secretariat also develops and supports public...
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PEI Senior Islander of the Year Award
The PEI Senior Islander of the Year Award was created to celebrate the many contributions of Island seniors (65 years and older), and to promote positive images of aging. Examples of contributions may include community activities, community engagement, volunteering, fundraising, education, research, fitness, and/or recreation. Who qualifies for a Senior Islander of the Year Award? In order to qualify, the nominees must be: 65 years of age or older, both at the time of this nomination and while making their contributions; A resident of PEI, both at the time of this nomination and while making...
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Triple P celebrates 10 years of supporting parents across PEI
For the past 10 years, Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) has been providing Island parents with practical tools to raise their children in safe, loving and predictable environments. The program has many success stories, thanks to its individualized approach that fits the...
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Community meals help to reduce social isolation for older adults in PEI
Island seniors will benefit from funding announced today to support meals for older Islanders in communities across the province. Forty-one organizations have been approved to host the community meals thanks to over $160,000 in funding from the Department of Social Development...
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Financial workshops to benefit older Islanders
PEI residents aged 55 and older are invited to attend a series of free workshops designed to help them better understand the federal and provincial benefits they may be eligible for. Nine Seniors’ Financial Workshops will be held in communities across PEI throughout September and...
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Mailed cheques resume for social programs
The mailing of monthly social programs cheques, interrupted by the Canada Post strike, has resumed and cheques are now being sent out on schedule. Effective immediately, cheques for the following programs will be mailed directly to clients: Social Assistance AccessAbility...
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Older Islanders Celebrated with Senior Islander of the Year Award
Ten PEI residents were recognized today – on the International Day of Older Adults – for their outstanding contributions to the province at the Senior Islander of the Year Award ceremony. The Senior Islander of the Year Award was created to celebrate the many contributions of...
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Statement from Honourable Barb Ramsay on Social Work Month
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing March as National Social Work Month. “March is a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of social workers in communities across our province...
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Annual Funding to Support Services for Islanders with Spinal Cord Injuries
Funding announced today by the province will enhance services for people with mobility challenges, including those living with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities. Spinal Cord Injury Prince Edward Island assists its clients in a variety of ways including advocacy...