To show support for ending gender-based violence, Islanders are encouraged to wear purple during the 16 Days of Activism from November 25 to December 10. Purple ribbons are worn in honour and remembrance of the 14 women murdered in Montreal December 6, 1989, and the 10 women...
Hon. Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Early Years issued the following statement on World Teacher’s Day: “Today we celebrate World Teacher’s Day and recognize the dedication and hard work of educators around the globe. As I visit schools across the Island, I see...
The provincial government is once again expanding grants for Family Home Child Care Centres (FHCs) in PEI to benefit operators and Island families. Licensed FHCs can receive financial support to reduce parent fees, fund wages and professional development opportunities, and...
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers most responsible for early learning and child care gathered* today in Iqaluit to discuss and advance shared priorities in early learning and child care. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Karina Gould, Canada’s Minister of...
Tanya Davis is a familiar face for many Islanders. The singer-songwriter has performed at venues around PEI, such as The Guild, Trailside Music Hall, and Baba’s Lounge. Davis is also a poet and was recently named PEI’s Poet Laureate. Davis says she’s thrilled about her new role....
Islanders gathered today at Government House to welcome and celebrate Prince Edward Island’s new Poet Laureate Tanya Davis. In her new role, Tanya Davis will act as a spokesperson for literature in Prince Edward Island and raise awareness of poetry and the spoken word. “The Poet...
Supports have doubled for high school students who volunteer at a registered volunteer organization and receive a Community Service Bursary. More than $270,300 has been distributed to 260 post-secondary students this school year through the Community Service Bursary. “This year...