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...
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...
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...
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...
More Islanders continued to get involved with their government through Engage PEI this month. A total of 11 volunteers were appointed to three provincial government boards on October 25. “We are seeing an increasingly diverse group of Islanders giving of their time and talents to...
Celebrating Treaty Day is another step forward to advancing reconciliation with First Nations. Recognizing this special day affirms government’s commitment to working closely with and for the wellbeing of the PEI Mi’kmaq. Treaty Day is a celebration of the historical...
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...