Treaty Day
October 1 is recognized as Treaty Day on PEI, which celebrates the continuing friendship and shared history of Islanders and the PEI Mi’kmaq and continues to affirm the commitment to advancing reconciliation.
Treaty Day in Epekwitk, the Mi'kmaw word for the place now known as PEI, recognizes the relationship between the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq and the Crown. It is a chance to raise awareness of the Peace and Friendship Treaties that still bear great significance today.
Coping in the aftermath of Fiona
The following message was also distributed by email to students, faculty, and students.
Dear Members of the UPEI Community,
As we hear about the devastation in Cuba and Florida after hurricane Ian, I know that many in our campus community are very much still dealing with the aftermath of tropical storm Fiona.
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The following message was also distributed to UPEI students, faculty, and staff on September 29 by email.
Dear Members of the UPEI Community,
UPEI will close at 6 pm, Friday, Sept. 23 and remain closed Saturday, Sept. 24
The following message is being distributed by UPEI Communications. The message has also been sent directly to UPEI students, faculty, and staff by email and via the UPEI SAFE app.
Growth Mindset Workshop (virtual)
An online workshop where UPEI students and alumni can learn about developing a growth mindset and goal setting. Only University of Prince Edward Island students and alumni are eligible to attend this workshop.
Learn more and register on Eventbrite.
Offered by the UPEI Experiential Education department. View our Events Calendar for more information on our events and programs.
Resumes and Cover Letters Workshop
An in-person workshop for UPEI and PEI Study and Stay students to get practical advice on how to write resumes and cover letters.
Learn more and register on Eventbrite.
Offered by the UPEI Experiential Education department. View our Events Calendar for more information on our events and programs.
Exploring Workplace Cultures Workshop (virtual)
An online workshop for students who would like to gain strategies for assessing and working within various workplace cultures.
Join UPEI's Experiential Education department for a one-hour workshop on exploring workplace cultures, and learn how to make sense of expectations and norms in a new workplace and manage intercultural exchange.
Green and White Day
Wear your green and white on campus in support of our UPEI Panther athletes, and celebrate the first day of UPEI Homecoming!
Teen from Nunavut finds passion for veterinary medicine at AVC Vet Camps
When Aliyah Aglukkaq was approached by her science teacher about applying for the 2022 Dr. Tim Ogilvie Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Vet Camp, she knew it would be an opportunity of a lifetime.
New research published about the impacts of mobile work on the lives of Canadian families
A recently published book entitled Families, Mobility, and Work highlights new research and insights on the intersection of family life, employment, and mobility in Canada. An estimated 16% of Canada’s labour force engages in extended or complex mobility related to their work; yet little research attention has been paid on the impacts of this mobility on their families and home communities.
