Premier Dennis King issued the following statement recognizing Aboriginal Awareness Week: “For close to 30 years, Aboriginal Awareness Week has helped Canadians and Islanders gain a greater understanding and appreciation for Mik’maq and other Indigenous cultures, histories and...
Premier Dennis King has issued the following statement recognizing the National Day of Mourning: “During the National Day of Mourning we take the time to pay our respects and remember all Islanders and Canadians who have lost their lives, have been injured or have become ill as a...
Today, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison outlined the province’s safe, measured plan to ease public health restrictions related to COVID-19 for Islanders. Renew PEI, Together outlines the guiding principles and phased...
The Province of Prince Edward Island, in partnership with the English and French language school boards, has updated back to school plans to further support enhanced public health measures announced today and protect school communities. For the next two weeks – from Monday...
Islanders are invited to submit nominations for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Heritage Awards. The awards are presented each year to individuals or groups in recognition of their contribution to heritage on Prince Edward Island. The deadline for nominations is November...
Six community organizations will receive funding support to help empower Island women and girls to live safer, better and healthier lives. Funding is provided through the 2020 Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants for the groups to develop a wide range of inclusive programs...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says Prince Edward Island still has 21 cases of COVID-19, but Islanders should not become complacent. It is crucial during this time that Islanders continue to self-isolate following travel, stay home as much as possible, and...
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement recognizing International Day of Families: “Families play an important role in defining who we are as people. They are the heartbeat of our communities, and they have the important responsibility of guiding our children and...
Island artists are invited to submit their work by February 20, 2020 to be considered for purchase by the Provincial Art Bank. The Provincial Art Bank collection includes 249 works of art by 145 Island artists. The art bank acquires, loans and displays art that was purchased or...
Recent changes to the Adoption Act allow for more openness with respect to birth records related to adoption. Frequently Asked Questions What changes are being made? Changes to the Adoption Act provide the ability for adult adoptees, 18 years of age or older, to have access to...