Indigenous Relations
Islanders are proud of their heritage and can experience the past firsthand through our public archaeology programs.
Public Archaeology in PEI
Recent archaeological excavations at sites such as Orwell Corner Historical Village and Roma at Three Rivers...
Born to Read is an early childhood literacy program that promotes the joy of reading to babies and toddlers.
How do parents get the free books?
Parents of newborns on Prince Edward Island are given a free Born to Read package during your regular...
The Indigenous Relations Secretariat coordinates government’s response to Indigenous matters within the province. In addition to offering a central point of contact for First Nations and Aboriginal organizations, the Secretariat provides a means by which...
The scholarship program was established in the name of distinguished Mi'kmaq Islander John James Sark in September 2009. He earned a post-secondary education at St. Dunstan's University, and was the Island's first Mi'kmaq teacher.
What is the...
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...
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 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...
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a statutory holiday to remember the history of residential schools and to honour the lives lost, the survivors and their families.
Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts,...