Islanders are encouraged to recycle their unwanted textiles at designated drop-off sites to keep them out of landfills. There are now two collection bins at Greenisle Environmental’s Waste Watch drop-off location at 8 Superior Crescent in Charlottetown, where Islanders can drop...
Island communities continue to see the benefits of residents lending their voice through their participation in government agencies, boards and commissions. This month, 19 people were appointed or reappointed to four boards, including the newly created Anti-Racism Table. “It’s...
On the 70 th anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation, Prince Edward Island has several activities to honour this special occasion. This evening, the Shaw Building on Rochford Street will be lit up in purple to commemorate this special occasion. The Jubilee will be celebrated...
A strong and diverse group of 26 Island business and community leaders will help shape Prince Edward Island’s future success. Members of the new Regional Economic Advisory Councils meet for the first time today, August 3, in Stanley Bridge. The goal of the four regional councils...
The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Indigenous Relations Secretariat, is proud to announce two $1,000 John. J. Sark Memorial Scholarships for Indigenous students at Holland College. The scholarships are in addition to three $1,000 John. J. Sark Memorial...
Raising a child with a chronic disease has taught Tracey Gallant a lot about Prince Edward Island’s health care system. The Cornwall mother of two knows how to navigate the ins and outs, ups and downs of hospitals and doctors’ offices. Her son, now 20, was diagnosed with Type 1...
About Indigenous Education Kwe’, Hello, Bonjour Indigenous Education is rooted in recognizing the interconnectedness of one another and to the land. There is a great focus on understanding and deepening historical and cultural knowledge, conservation efforts of cultural knowledges and languages, and the development of educational programs and services for students. Department of Education and Early Year’s Commitment to Reconciliation In the spirit of reconciliation, the Department of Education and Early Years (the Department) is committed to deliver educational programming, courses and...
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to learn more about Indigenous history and cultures and celebrate the contributions First Nations, Métis and Inuit People have made across Canada. “Today, we mark the twenty-seventh anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day...
Residents of Savage Harbour are being asked to help choose a new name for their area and its bay as part of a provincial initiative to remove derogatory place names. The Government of Prince Edward Island launched the Geographic Naming and Renaming Program in response to a...
Growing a skilled workforce is critical to ensuring a strong, resilient future for all Atlantic Canadians and the success of Indigenous organizations, businesses and communities is essential to building a strong, innovative, and inclusive Atlantic Canadian economy. Inspiring...