Emancipation Day

On August 1, Canadians are invited to observe Emancipation Day, which celebrates and honours the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect in many countries that were part of the British Empire.  In 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 as Emancipation Day in Canada.

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï ClimateSense hosts Waterlution’s Youth for Resilient Communities collaboratorium

A group of 90 youth from across Canada were on PEI from May 27–June 1, learning to tackle water and climate change challenges through Waterlution, a national non-profit organization which focuses on water sustainability, climate change, and leadership development. 

Mi’kmaw-led digital archive launches for 300th Anniversary of 1726 Treaty

The following news release was issued jointly by L'nuey and ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï on June 3, 2026.

L’nuey is launching a new Mi’kmaw-led digital archive to mark the 300th anniversary of the 1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty on June 4, 2026. The project aims to make Mi’kmaw history in Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) easier to find, understand, and use.