Convocation Rehearsal

Convocation Rehearsal will be held on Monday May 12, beginning at 12:00 pm in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. 

Rehearsal attendance is highly recommended to ensure that the Convocation ceremonies proceed properly. At the rehearsal there will be a demonstration on "how to wear" academic dress. The rehearsal is approximately 45-60 minutes.

Reminder: Red Dress Day is May 5

Red Dress Day is a National Day of Awareness and Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse Peoples (MMIWG2S) that takes place on May 5. It is a day to remember, to learn, and to take action.

No one knows exactly how many Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse people have gone missing or have been murdered in Canada, but some estimates indicate the number is more than 4,000 since 1980. It may be much higher.

"The Nursing program is challenging, rewarding and very professional."

What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?

My hometown is South Granville, Prince Edward Island, and I have always dreamt of pursuing my dream of becoming a registered nurse. I started at Holland College in the practical nursing program and finished one semester there. I got accepted at UPEI for the following semester. I chose to study at UPEI because I had always heard such wonderful things about the university and the success stories of graduates.

UPEI saddened by passing of Founder and retired faculty member Dr. Lawson Drake

The University of Prince Edward Island is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Lawson Drake, UPEI Founder, former dean of science, retired professor and founding chair of the Department of Biology, and Prince of Wales College alumnus on April 23, 2025, in Charlottetown. The flags in front of the Kelley Memorial Building have been lowered to half-mast in his memory. 

Sacred Fire and Sacred Sweat Lodge Teachings and End of Semester Feast

There will be a special Indigenous Teachings Event hosted by the Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies with support from the Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre, UPEI Indigenous Advisor, Indigenous Student Society, Indigenous Studies Minor Society, and UPEISU Indigenous Student Representative. The event is open to our UPEI Indigenous community of students, staff and faculty along with our Ally partners including our Indigenous Studies Minor students, UPEI Student Union Executive, and any IKE class that would like to participate on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Red Dress Day

Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is observed on May 5. The day honours and brings awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people who have been subject to disproportionate violence in Canada. Red Dress Day was inspired by Métis artist Jaime Black’s REDress Project installation, in which she hung empty, red dresses to represent the missing and murdered women. Red dresses have become symbolic of the crisis as a result of her installation.

National Day of Mourning

The National Day of Mourning (or Workers’ Mourning Day) is marked annually in Canada on April 28 to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy. The day of observance originated in Canada in 1984 and is now recognized annually in over 100 countries. It is also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace and prevent further injuries, illnesses, and deaths.

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