Community Sector Network of PEI

CSNPEI Office Closed for Thanksgiving
2026-10-12
Our office is closed on October 12 for Thanksgiving. We’ll reopen on October 13!

CSNPEI Office Closed for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2026-09-30
Our office is closed on September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We’ll reopen on October 1!

About the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
As we close our office today to observe Truth and Reconciliation Day, also known as Orange Shirt Day, we want to partake in the tradition of wearing orange to honour the Survivors of Residential “Schools” and all the Indigenous children who never returned home, as well as their families, friends and communities.
We understand and recognize that Reconciliation is an everyday effort. By wearing an orange shirt on September 30th, we commit to the enduring truth that EVERY CHILD MATTERS, every day and everywhere, as stated by the Orange Shirt Society (OSS).
For more information on the history of Orange Shirt Day, visit orangeshirtday.org/orange-shirt-day
For more information on how to learn and support Reconciliation, visit orangeshirtday.org
CSNPEI is committed to listening to and uplifting Indigenous voices in the ongoing conversation surrounding Indigenous peoples’ rights, cultures and history.

Government of Canada page on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

CSNPEI Office Closed for Labour Day
2026-09-07
Our office is closed on September 7 in observance of Labour Day. We’ll reopen on September 8!

DiverseCity Multicultural Festival
2026-08-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Centennial Park, Pond St, Souris, PE, Canada
DiverseCity Multicultural Festival is a free, family-friendly summer festival that brings people together to celebrate culture, food, and community across PEI. Taking place in 7 locations from late June to late August, the festival features live performances, cultural activities, food and artisan vendors, and fun games for all ages—creating a vibrant and welcoming space for everyone to connect and experience different cultures.
Learn more here!

CSNPEI Office Closed for Gold Cup Parade
2026-08-21
Our office is closed on Friday, August 21 for the Gold Cup Parade. We’ll reopen on Monday, August 24!

DiverseCity Multicultural Festival
2026-08-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Railway Station & Confederation Trail, Kensington, PE, Canada

CSNPEI Office Closed for Civic Holiday
2026-08-03
Our office is closed on August 3 for the Civic Holiday. We’ll reopen on August 4!

DiverseCity Multicultural Festival
2026-08-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Montague Waterfront, Station St, Montague, PE, Canada

DiverseCity Multicultural Festival
2026-07-26 11:00 - 15:00 | The Lefurgey Cultural Centre, 205 Prince St, Summerside, PE, C1N 1L3, Canada

DiverseCity Multicultural Festival
2026-07-19 13:00 - 16:00 | West Point Harbourside Centre Grounds, 159 Harbour Rd, O'Leary, PE, C0B 1V0, Canada

DiverseCity Multicultural Festival
2026-07-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Main Street, Main Street, Alberton, PE, Canada

CSNPEI Office Closed for Canada Day
2026-07-01
Our office is closed on July 1 for Canada Day. We’ll reopen on July 2!

DiverseCity Multicultural Festival
2026-06-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Confederation Landing Park, 2 Great George, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7N9, Canada

‘OPEN DOORS PEI’Project Facilitator & Presenter (Call for Support)
2026-06-15
About the Opportunity:
The PEI Provincial Immigration Partnership Program (PIP) is seeking confident, organized, and engaging Project Facilitator & Presenter(s) to support the successful delivery of the Open Doors PEI project while leading presentations, workshops, and stakeholder communications.
Open Doors PEI: Hiring for Success is a newcomer-led initiative focused on promoting more inclusive and equitable hiring practices across Prince Edward Island. The project will be anchored in the lived experiences of racially marginalized newcomers and guided by the recent findings of the Immigrant Advisory Table (IAT) and BIPOC BPN Needs Assessment, with coordination support from the PEI Provincial Immigration Partnership (PIP).
This role combines project coordination with strong public speaking and facilitation skills to help the project stay aligned, with informed and motivated stakeholders.
Facilitators will report directly to the PIP Project Manager at IRSA. The ideal candidates will also work collaboratively with each other and with the PIP Project Coordinator, external DEI consultant(s), the Immigrant Advisory Table, and several IRSA staff.
The ideal candidates are excellent communicators who can manage project activities, facilitate meetings, and present information clearly to community stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Content Development

Contribute lived experience and professional expertise to the development of inclusive hiring toolkits, presentation materials, and employer-facing resources
Support the creation of campaign messaging that reflects PEI’s employment landscape and the realities of newcomer job seekers
Collaborate with DEI consultants, the Immigrant Advisory Table and PIP staff to ensure materials are relevant, accessible, and solution-focused
Deliver mock presentations to staff and advisors listed above to fine-tune presentations.

2. Project Coordination & Logistics

Coordinate and support day-to-day project activities and timelines
Prepare presentation materials, reports, agendas, and project documentation
Monitor project progress and assist with task tracking and follow-ups
Support workshop planning and project-related logistics when required
Maintain accurate records and provide regular project updates

3. Workshop Delivery & Employer Engagement

Co-facilitate 5–6 free employer workshops across PEI (minimum of 3 in-person, the remainder virtual) targeting HR professionals, small business owners, and nonprofit employers (Jan-Feb 2027)
Deliver interactive presentations that address unconscious bias, systemic barriers, credential recognition, and inclusive hiring strategies
Foster respectful dialogue and practical learning environments that encourage employer reflection and action

4. Digital Outreach & Knowledge Sharing

Contribute ideas, content, and insights for social media and email campaigns, including inclusive hiring tips and success stories
Participate in follow-up engagement with employers, including responding to questions and sharing additional resources

5. Evaluation & Reporting

Collect participant feedback through surveys and informal debriefs
Document workshop attendance, engagement levels, and recurring themes
Contribute to facilitator reports, success stories, and final project evaluation findings

Qualifications & Skills
Required

Lived experience as a recent newcomer jobseeker in Prince Edward Island (in 2021
or more recently).
Experience facilitating workshops, training sessions, or community presentations
Strong understanding of employment barriers facing newcomers
Experience developing presentations, training materials or toolkits
Experience developing social media content
Comfort with both in-person and virtual facilitation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

Assets

Knowledge of local labour market or experience working with PEI employers
Understanding of unconscious bias and systemic racism
Multilingual abilities
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and presentation software
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Access to reliable transportation, for meetings and presentations across the province as required.

What We Offer

Contract honorarium of $2280 for each successful applicant (2 vacancies available, project estimation of 80-90 hours of work/person over approximately 9 months, including the delivery of 5-6 workshops)
Administrative, logistical, and coordination support provided by the PEI Provincial Immigration Partnership and IRSA as required.
Access to IRSA internal resources as identified, including all relevant support teams.
Opportunity for professional exposure, leadership development, and community impact.

How to Apply
Please submit your expression of interest directly to PIP@IRSAPEI.CA, or drop off in person to IRSA PEI – 49 Water Street, Charlottetown, PE. including the below requirements:

Your resume
A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and vision for the project
Include links to samples of previous presentations, workshops, or facilitation work

IRSA PEI encourages all qualified people to apply, to help contribute to the further diversification of ideas and support possible for our clients.
If you require any further support in the application or interview process, please just let us know how we can accommodate.
Application deadline extended to June 15th, 4:30pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

CreativePEI Roundtable on Arts, Culture, and AI
2026-06-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Online
Theme: AI and Cultural Gatekeeping
This session will be virtual. CreativePEI’s roundtables on arts, culture, and AI are conceived as peer knowledge exchange that is asset-based (starting from the understanding that everyone has knowledge and wisdom) and bi-directional (participants, facilitators, and partners all both contribute and learn).

How in your observation, does AI shape what gets seen, recommended, funded, archived, or remembered? Who controls metadata, description, and context? What are the risks of AI reproducing colonial archives and biases?
Please pre-register at the link provided. Spaces may be limited.
Pre-registration Form

CreativePEI Roundtable on Arts, Culture, and AI
2026-06-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Summerside Rotary Library, 57 Central St., Summerside, PE, C1N 3K9, Canada
Theme: AI and Creative Labour, Rights, and Compensation
What threats and opportunities do you observe related to AI and training data, copyright, consent, fair compensation, attribution, extraction, and creative workers’ bargaining power? What are the specific implications for consent of Indigenous communities, collective rights, and cultural ownership?
CreativePEI’s roundtables on arts, culture, and AI are conceived as peer knowledge exchange that is asset-based (starting from the understanding that everyone has knowledge and wisdom) and bi-directional (participants, facilitators, and partners all both contribute and learn).
Please pre-register at the link provided. Spaces are limited.
Pre-registration Form

CreativePEI Roundtable on Arts, Culture, and AI
2026-06-05 11:30 - 13:30 | CreativePEI, 330-119 Kent St., Box 32, Charlottetown, PE, C1A1N3, Canada
Theme: Access and Inclusion and AI in the Arts and Culture Sector
Who do you observe benefiting from AI, who is excluded, and what supports or policies are needed, especially for equity-deserving groups, as a result of emerging AI? How do AI risks balance with assistive potential, collaboration potential, or potential for language revitalization and access? What could digital sovereignty and equitable futures look like?
Please pre-register the link provided. Spaces may be limited.
Pre-registration Form

CreativePEI Roundtable on Arts, Culture, and AI
2026-06-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen St Dominion Building, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4A9, Canada
Theme: AI as a Creative Collaborator – Or Not
How is AI actually being used (or rejected!) in creative practice. How in your observation does it affect tools, hybrid workflows, authorship, and artistic identity? How do artists avoid cultural appropriation at scale through AI tools?

Please pre-register at the link provided. Spaces may be limited.
Pre-registration Form

Creative PEI Roundtable on Arts, Culture, and AI
2026-06-02 15:30 - 17:30 | Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen St Dominion Building, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4A9, Canada

2026 Community Access & Inclusion Expo
2026-06-02 13:00 - 18:00 | Credit Union Place (Summerside), 511 Notre Dame St., Summerside, PE, C1N 1T2, Canada
This event is designed to bridge the gap between community organizations and the people they serve. It’s an opportunity for disability service providers, advocacy groups, and government programs to showcase their impact and provide direct support to Islanders living with disabilities. Our goal is to ensure every Islander knows exactly what resources are available to help them thrive.
Public Expo Hours: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Tuesday, June 2nd)
Location: Credit Union Place, Summerside

Atlantic Adaptation Conference
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-28
CLIMAtlantic is pleased to announce the Atlantic Adaptation Conference in Halifax, NS on May 27-28, 2026!
Join for two days of connection and sharing to grow climate resilience in the Atlantic region.
This conference will bring together climate change adaptation practitioners, knowledge holders, community leaders, policymakers, engineers, academics, youth, artists, and more.
Enjoy engaging workshops, hands-on activities, panels, and talks focused on climate risks, adaptation and
resilience approaches, and case stories from across the Atlantic region. You’ll leave with practical tools and
resources for building connected resilience as well as a broader network and opportunities for further learning.
Click here to learn more!

Energy Democracy Now! Annual General Meeting
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen St Dominion Building, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4A9, Canada
Energy Democracy Now! Co-operative’s 2026 Annual General Meeting will be hosted in the Rotary Auditorium at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (97 Queen Street, Charlottetown C1A 4A9) from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
This is a chance for members to hear first-hand about all the work that their support has made possible in the past year and to elect two new directors to the board.
This meeting is open to the public; however, only Energy Democracy Now! Co-operative members are eligible to vote.
RSVP is not required for attendance, but is appreciated.
Refreshments will be served.
To RSVP for this event, please visit 2026 Annual General Meeting
Energy Democracy Now! Co-operative Limited (EDN) is a community-based advocacy organization working to put Islanders in charge of their energy future. Founded and incorporated in 2023, EDN believe the climate crisis demands more than small fixes — it requires a bold shift from corporate control of fossil fuels to renewable energy that is owned, governed, and guided by local communities.
For more information contact:
Brennan McDuffee, Community Organizer
Energy Democracy Now! Co-operative
902-916-5119
info@energydemocracy.ca
energydemocracy.ca

Fascinating Ladies of Country Tour
2026-05-02 19:30 - 22:00 | The Arts Guild/The Guild PEI, 111 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4B3, Canada
Young at Heart Theatre presents Fascinating Ladies of Country, a musical revue compiled and created by Brielle Ansems and Catherine O’Brien. Starring Haley Zavo, Olivia Blacquiere and Stephanie Ross, this show is a celebration of the artists who put feminism and women’s liberation at the forefront, and who made significant contributions to gender equality through music and activism.
Featuring popular songs like 9 to 5, DIVORCE, Delta Dawn and Any Man of Mine, and with wonderful three-part harmonies and gorgeous arrangements by Brielle, this will be a signature show for Young at Heart Theatre fans.
Young at Heart Theatre is a charity organization dedicated to enriching lives through story and song. This production is made possible with the support of Innovation PEI and The City of Charlottetown.
*Please contact the venue for ticket information!

CMHA PEI’s 10th Annual Summerside Spring Gala
2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Credit Union Place, 511 Rue Notre-Dame, Summerside, Canada
CMHA PEI’s 10th Annual Summerside Spring Gala coming up April 29, 2026
The Canadian Mental Health Association’s 10th Annual Summerside Spring Gala is taking place on Wednesday, April 29 at the Credit Union Place from 7-9:30pm.
The Gala, which kicks off National Mental Health Week (May 4-10), will be hosted by Wade Lynch, a 40+ year veteran of Canadian theatre and features keynote speaker, Tina Rayner, a mental health advocate from western PEI, who will share her inspiring journey as a mother who faced unimaginable tragedy, and musical guest, Trinity Bradshaw, a Summerside native and award-winning artist. Tickets are $100 each and includes a three-course meal served by Five Eleven West
Restaurant. Various fundraising activities will take place throughout the evening in support of CMHA PEI’s mental health programs and services.
For more information and to purchase ticketsplease go to PEI’s website: www.pei.cmha.ca

Fascinating Ladies of Country Tour
2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | St Peters Seniors Circle Club, 1917 Cardigan Rd, St Peter's Bay, PE, C0A 2A0, Canada

Fascinating Ladies of Country Tour
2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Souris Show Hall, 5 Church Ave, Souris, PE, C0A 2B0, Canada

Fascinating Ladies of Country Tour
2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Lower Montague Women’s Institute Hall, 88 Lower Montague Road, Montague, PE, C0A 1R0, Canada

Fascinating Ladies of Country Tour
2026-04-22 12:30 - 13:45 | Cornwall Civic Centre, 29 Cornwall Rd, Cornwall, PE, C0A 1H0, Canada

Rental Hearings 101: A Guide for PEI Tenants
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:15 | Online (Zoom)
Renting PEI is wrapping up their webinar series with one final session!
Join lawyer James Profit to learn how rental hearings work, how to prepare evidence, and get tips to help you present your case with confidence.
When: April 22 | 12 -1:15 pm
Where: Zoom webinar
This session is for you if you are getting ready for a hearing, want to know what to expect, have questions about preparing your case, or just want to better understand the rental hearing process on PEI.
Renting PEI is a project of Community Legal Information that helps tenants and landlords understand their legal rights and responsibilities.
This project was made possible with the generous support of the Law Foundation of PEI.
Sign up now!

Fascinating Ladies of Country Tour
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Kings Playhouse, 65 Grafton St., Georgetown, PE, C1A 1K8, Canada
