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...
Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day for all Islanders and Canadians to reflect on the painful impacts of residential schools and the continuing effects on Indigenous peoples and communities. In 2021, an amendment to the Employment...
Today is the fourth year of recognizing October 1 as Treaty Day, an important step in the Province’s commitment to reconciliation with the PEI Mi’kmaq. Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events for Treaty Day have been cancelled. This significant day...
Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events recognizing the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation have been cancelled. The National Day for Truth and...