Family Violence Prevention Week is May 13-19 and this year’s theme is Strong Beginnings: Resiliency in the Early Years. Communities and organizations across the Island will hold events throughout the week to engage people in conversation about family violence prevention, spread...
Island students and schools will benefit from additional teachers and support staff in the upcoming school year. Beginning this fall, over 120 new hires will be joining the Island school systems, including 66 new instructional positions and 51 new educational assistant positions...
The province is asking for feedback from Islanders on public library services, programs, and resources across the province to help enhance the library experience for people. An online survey running throughout the months of March and April, seeks input from both library users and...
Island-based authors, editors, and book creators are invited to submit their works for consideration for the 2024 PEI Book Awards. The awards are presented every two years in four categories of writing including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s literature. Recognizing...
The nominees for the 2024 PEI Book Awards highlight the Island’s best published writings, and demonstrate excellence in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and children's literature. The nominees represent a diverse group of talented writers, editors, and creators whose work has made a...
Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often...
The PEI Public Library Service has partnered with SaltWire Network to give library patrons free access to SaltWire's online news content at all 25 library locations. Visitors to any PEI Public Library branch can enjoy free access to the diverse range of local news articles...
Applications are open for the 2024 Interministerial Women's Secretariat (IWS) Grant, which supports projects aimed at benefiting women and girls in Prince Edward Island. Through the IWS, the province is commitment to empowering women and girls and cultivating communities where...
School Staff Appreciation Week, February 12-16, recognizes the pivotal role that staff in the education system play in children’s lives. “I would like to thank all school staff for their commitment to bettering the lives of Island students. By creating a welcoming and safe...
Parents of Grade 6 students, who are interested in enrolling their children in late French Immersion for the 2024-25 school year are encouraged to attend an information meeting in their region. “PEI’s French Immersion program offers students whose first language is not French the...