Charlottetown — Investing in social infrastructure where people can come together and share ideas and resources helps build dynamic, inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

“The new PEI Urban Indigenous Centre will provide a venue to connect Indigenous people in Prince Edward Island with their culture and offer customized services. It will be a place where community members can learn from one another and continue to build a bright future.” – Sean Casey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

On August 21, Sean Casey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island; and Chief Junior Gould of the Abegweit First Nation and Chief Darlene Bernard of the Lennox First Nation announced funding for the construction of the Prince Edward Island Urban Indigenous Centre.

“This project represents a tremendous opportunity for the Mi’kmaq to advance our self-government goals, promote Mi’kmaw culture, and also to enhance much needed program and service delivery to the en ...