Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement: “Today is Emancipation Day in Canada, a day to recognize the strength and perseverance of Black communities across the country. The day commemorates the day, August 1, 1834, slavery was abolished in...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Black History Month: “Black History Month begins February 1, marking its 10th anniversary in PEI this year. It’s a time to learn about, celebrate and honour the achievements and contributions of...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement for Black History Month. “February is Black History Month. It is an opportunity to learn about, celebrate and honour the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout our shared history...
Three new members will add their voices to the provincial government advisory board that works for gender rights and equality. Lalana Paul of Melville, Madison Blanchard of Charlottetown, and Pamela Montgomery of Summerside were appointed to the Advisory Council on the Status of...
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...
The Province welcomes more Islanders to government agencies, boards and commissions. This month, seven Islanders were appointed or reappointed to the following boards: Advisory Council on the Status of Women, Council of the Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapy, Social...
The Government of Prince Edward Island recently entered into a Treaty Education Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, represented by Chief Junior Gould of Abegweit First Nation and Chief Darlene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation. “We are...
Islanders with a physical disability will have more accessible transportation options available to them. Government is providing $95,000 to the PEI Council of People with Disabilities to offer a rebate program to transportation operators to help offset the costs of wheelchair...
The ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie concluded two days of work during which important issues to Francophone and Acadian communities were discussed. Motivated by the desire to develop more government services in French and to promote the Canadian Francophonie...
Non-profit and charitable organizations are invited to apply for the 2024 round of Anti-Racism Grant funding. Funding through this program will be used to develop and deliver Anti-Racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous communities in Prince Edward...