Lalana Paul says she is excited to bring the voice of aboriginal women and her own life experience to the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women. Originally from Vancouver, she spent years helping abused and battered women in the city’s Lower East Side piece their lives back...
Kathy Hambly believes that the key to launching a career is to learn - early in your education - what employers are looking for. The community leader spent a decade as Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce president and has volunteered with the University of Prince Edward Island...
She grew up in an English family, but Moira McGuire spends much of each day living in French. McGuire applied through Engage PEI and was been chosen to represent La Fédération des parents (FPÎPÉ) on the Learning Partners Advisory Council (LPAC). The group represents parents...
It didn’t take long for Sandy MacKay to realize he wanted to dedicate his life to the safety of others. After his 44-year-old father died of a heart attack at Brookvale Ski Park, 16 year old Sandy joined the ski patrol. Later, as a young Emergency Medical Technician, his first...
Kate Dempsey originally applied to sit on the Advisory Council on the Status of Women, but her application through Engage PEI spurred an even better fit for her. Instead – based on her experience and qualifications – she was appointed to the Victim Services Advisory Committee, a...
Growing up in a house with no plumbing gave Nancy Gaudet a passion for the trade. The Cornwall resident is the Island’s only female Red Seal plumber. “When I was really young we shared an outhouse with my grandparents, I had to deal with a lot of stuff,” she said with a laugh...
Reasons to Buy Local Learn about the big impact that supporting local, independent producers can make to our PEI economy. PEI Christmas Trees and Wreaths Help the environment and support local growers by buying a real Christmas tree. Find a list of local producers. Who Grows Your...