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Four organizations awarded funding to assist in the elimination of violence against women
Today, the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Darlene Compton announced in the House, the four organizations that will receive funding through the Violence Against Women Prevention Grants this year, for projects that will enhance awareness, education and action towards...
Island artists receive grants
Melissa Peter-Paul says receiving an arts grant from the provincial government gives her more time to focus on creating her quillwork boxes – made out of birch bark, sweet grass, porcupine quills and spruce root all harvested by her and her family. Peter-Paul is among 15 Island...
Sustainability in PEI Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
The Department of Agriculture and Land and the Department of Fisheries and Communities maintain policies and programs to ensure the actions of the present day do not diminish the ability of future generations to provide for their needs, maintain their health, and enjoy their...
Seniors capturing memories and staying connected
Margaret Howard’s first husband Robert died in a motorcycle accident in 1982 before any of her six children were married. Today, she has 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild who never knew their grandfather. As a member of the Rustico Bay Seniors Club, Howard is hoping to...
Prince Edward Island announces independent Child and Youth Advocate Office
Children and youth across the province will soon have access to an independent office that will work to protect and promote their rights and advocate on their behalf with respect to services that fall under the legislation. “Our government has prioritized people and none are more...
Government recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance; Gender Protection Bill Passes
Government marked Transgender Day of Remembrance by renewing its support for trans, two-spirit, non-binary, and gender diverse Islanders. “All people deserve respect, equality and protection from discrimination and violence. We recognize the importance of this day and, as a...