The provincial government invites non-profit and charitable organizations to apply for a one-time grant to assist with Anti-Racism activities that benefit racialized and Indigenous communities in Prince Edward Island. The Anti-Racism Grant is a new $100,000 initiative to help...
The province’s Anti-Racism Table is supporting community-led Anti-Racism work through another round of Anti-Racism Microgrant funding for 2023. “The Government of PEI saw the amazing community work, which resulted from the Anti-Racism Microgrants and it was important for us to...
October 1 is recognized as Treaty Day, to celebrate the ongoing relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Island residents and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation. “Treaty Day is a momentous occasion for Islanders, a day to remember and reaffirm the promises made...
The provincial government released An Anti-Racism Action Plan for Prince Edward Island 2023-2028 to improve the social, economic, educational and health outcomes for racialized and Indigenous people living in in the province. The vision of the action plan is to create an active...
Premier King announces Senior Management Team changes and releases Ministerial Mandate Letters Today, Premier Dennis King announced changes to the senior management team within Government to deliver on priorities as outlined in the Ministerial Mandate letters that are also being...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on Emancipation Day: “Today is an important day to recognize the strength and perseverance of Black communities. August 1 is recognized as Emancipation Day in Canada. In 1833, the British Empire...
On Wednesday, the Council of Atlantic Premiers had a follow-up meeting with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for the Government of Canada, regarding the implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations which will have a disproportionate...
Today, the Council of Atlantic Premiers launched a new campaign calling on the federal government to rethink the implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations and work with them to develop a plan to address the disproportionate impacts on Atlantic Canadians. Starting in July, due...
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...
May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). It is a day to bring awareness and to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls. “Today we reflect on and honour the lives of Indigenous women, girls and...