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...
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a statutory holiday to remember the history of residential schools and to honour the lives lost, the survivors and their families. Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events recognizing the...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on Emancipation Day: “On March 23, 2022, the Prince Edward Island Legislature unanimously passed a bill to recognize August 1st as Emancipation Day. In 1833, the British Empire introduced the Slavery...
The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Indigenous Relations Secretariat, is proud to announce two $1,000 John. J. Sark Memorial Scholarships for Indigenous students at Holland College. The scholarships are in addition to three $1,000 John. J. Sark Memorial...
On the 70 th anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation, Prince Edward Island has several activities to honour this special occasion. This evening, the Shaw Building on Rochford Street will be lit up in purple to commemorate this special occasion. The Jubilee will be celebrated...
Growing a skilled workforce is critical to ensuring a strong, resilient future for all Atlantic Canadians and the success of Indigenous organizations, businesses and communities is essential to building a strong, innovative, and inclusive Atlantic Canadian economy. Inspiring...
Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events recognizing the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation have been cancelled. The National Day for Truth and...
A new strategy will benefit the health and well-being of women and gender-diverse people on Prince Edward Island. Following months of research and engagement, the Health Strategy for Women and Islanders who are Gender Diverse, outlines priority areas for addressing the health and...