Supporting Indigenous Art & Artists

June 19, 2024

Supporting Indigenous Art & Artists
June 21 – National Indigenous People’s Day

National Indigenous People’s Day on June 21 is part of the Celebrate Canada program, which includes Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day June 27 and Canada Day July 1. Keep an eye on the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI’s event page to learn about opportunities to join in the celebration.

As June is National Indigenous History Month, Innovation PEI’s cultural development officer has put together a beautiful display of artworks selected from the Indigenous Art Bank of Epekwitk. Mi’kmaw professional artists and crafts persons can apply annually to have their art considered for acquisition to the Art Bank. Find details about how and when to apply HERE. In addition, Indigenous artists can apply annually to the Indigenous Arts Grants program.

New Funding Supports for Rural Housing

Housing developers, including municipalities, private corporations and non-profits are eligible to apply to the Municipal Infrastructure Fund for non-repayable grants to extend existing municipal infrastructure to new housing developments in rural PEI. Developments approved for the Municipal Infrastructure Fund may also receive financing at a rate of 2% through the Subdivision Development Financing Program. Additionally, the new Building Acceleration Grant will assist with road infrastructure for pre-existing lots already approved for development.

Innovation PEI – Supporting Entrepreneurs

Innovation PEI’s Small Business Webinar is taking place June 27th at noon and will focus on the Strategic Improvement Assistance program! Register Here.

Women Innovators and Scale Up & Investment Program

The Women Innovators Scale-up and Investment Program has been created for women innovators who are ready to scale their businesses and are open to an innovative modern way to grow sustainably Deadline to apply to this FREE program is June 21, 2024. Find details and apply HERE.

Community Health Retention Grants

The aim of the Prince Edward Island Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals program is to help PEI communities welcome and retain health care professionals. Municipalities, community organization and recognized community groups are invited to apply HERE by June 28, 2024.