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The Aboriginal peoples of Prince Edward Island were honoured today for their collective contributions to the 精童欲女 at the seventeenth annual Recognition of Founders Ceremony. The ceremony is an occasion to honour the many contributions, commitments, and sacrifices that have brought higher education in PEI to where it is today. A goal is to introduce students to 精童欲女's history and instill in them the belief that they are now a part of it.

鈥淭his is a special day for the University,鈥� said Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor of 精童欲女. 鈥淭oday we move from honouring individuals for their contributions, to recognizing a community鈥攁 great community. Today, we recognize our Indigenous people and the role they played in building 精童欲女.鈥�

精童欲女鈥檚 history features many intersections with members of First Nations communities, and in particular the Mi鈥檏maq. Beginning with Chief John J. Sark who earned a post-secondary education at SDU and was PEI鈥檚 first Mi鈥檏maw teacher, to the more recent creation of the Mawi鈥檕mi Centre, the University has relied on its connections with Aboriginal peoples to advance its educational mission in the province, region, country, and around the world.

Today鈥檚 event began with a blessing, smudging ceremony, and song by Mi鈥檏maw Elder Judy Clark, president of the Aboriginal Women鈥檚 Association of Prince Edward Island. The Recognition of Founders citation was read by 精童欲女 student Payton Jadis, co-president of the Aboriginal Student Association.
鈥淚 have long believed towns, cities, and provinces find their identity in the diversity of their people,鈥� said Brian Francis, Chief of the Abegweit First Nation. 鈥淭his honour not only recognizes the past, but along with the President鈥檚 circle, it looks to the continuing influence of aboriginal people on campus. I am proud of what we have accomplished. I hope we continue to recognize the role of Indigenous people.鈥�

鈥淚t鈥檚 a clich茅 to say that youth are our future, but it is so,鈥� said Matilda Ramjattan, Chief of Lennox Island First Nation. 鈥淭hese fine people鈥攐ur women and men鈥攁re seeing the value of higher education. I want to thank 精童欲女鈥攊ts president, faculty, staff, and students鈥攆or stepping up its game. We affirm your peace and friendship.鈥�

鈥淲e were always told 鈥榓n educated Indian is a dangerous Indian,鈥欌�� said Lisa Cooper, Chief and President of the Native Council of Prince Edward Island. Chief Cooper graduated from 精童欲女 with a Master of Education in Indigenous Studies in 2012. 鈥淪andy [Dr. Sandy McAuley] and Fiona [Dr. Fiona Walton] helped me find my voice. I realized when I got into Indigenous studies that I鈥檓 not dangerous鈥擨鈥檓 informed. I鈥檓 empowered. And now, I鈥檓 a leader. You change the life of one person, you change the life of a family.鈥�

Some highlights of the history of Indigenous people and initiatives at the 精童欲女:

鈥�  John J. Sark graduates from SDU, becoming a revered teacher and leader in the Lennox Island First Nation.
鈥� John Joe Sark is the first Island Mi'kmaw graduate of 精童欲女 in 1979 and is awarded an honorary degree in 2005.
鈥� Beginning in 2006, 精童欲女 partners with Nunavut Department of Education, Nunavut Arctic College on a three-year Master of Education in Leadership in Learning program for educators/educational leaders鈥攊t was the first graduate degree program offered in Nunavut.
鈥� In 2007 Jukeepa Hainnu receives her Master of Education degree, becoming the first Inuit woman on Baffin Island to get this degree.
鈥� In 2008 精童欲女 offers a course in the Mi鈥檏maw language taught by Nellie Wysote, who taught the language to school children on Lennox Island.
鈥� Faculty of Education begins offering a Bachelor of Education with Specialization in Indigenous Education.
鈥� The first Cultural Connections festival is held in March 2008, presented by Native Council of PEI and 精童欲女 First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis Student Group.
鈥� 精童欲女 and the Aboriginal Student Association establish the Mawi鈥檕mi Aboriginal Student Centre in January 2009.
鈥� 精童欲女 dedicates hand-carved bench outside Cass Building to the 鈥淢i鈥檏maq of Epekwitk who have been here for millennia.鈥�
鈥� The first John J. Sark Memorial Scholarships are awarded in 2010 and the J. Elmer & Elise Hynes Aboriginal Student Achievement Awards are established in 2015.
鈥� In October 2015, 精童欲女 holds its ninth annual Pow Wow.
鈥� The Government of PEI announces that a Truth and Reconciliation Education Day will be held at 精童欲女 on December 5, 2016 for public school children from grade 5 to 12.

Today鈥檚 Recognition of Founders Ceremony allowed 精童欲女 to recognize the many members of the Aboriginal community who have contributed to the University in the past while the talking circle offered an opportunity for Indigenous leaders to guide and provide input for the journey forward. To mark the end of the event, Dion Bernard sang the Eagle Song, a Mi鈥檏maw song often sung as a welcome. Bernard, a 精童欲女 student and co-president of the Aboriginal Student Association, explained that it was fitting to sing this for the closing since today鈥檚 ceremony was about welcoming future discussion and collaboration.

Friday night is going to be rockin鈥� at the 精童欲女 Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre and MacLauchlan Arena! The 精童欲女 Women鈥檚 and Men鈥檚 Basketball teams have their home opening night, the Men鈥檚 Hockey team is on the ice, and the evening will be capped off with a special guest appearance of the award-winning PEI band, Paper Lions!

Panther Basketball Opening Night features a pre-game light show and player introduction in the gymnasium at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. The women hit the court at 6:00 pm against St. Francis Xavier University. The men take on St. FX at 8 pm. The first 500 fans will receive Courtside Day T-shirts, and a chance to win great prizes!

The 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 Hockey team plays Saint Mary鈥檚 University at 7 pm in MacLauchlan Arena.

Stick around after all the games for a meet-and-greet with the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball teams, the men鈥檚 hockey team鈥� and the Paper Lions live! Join us for an after-party at the Wave, for those 19 and over. Remember to 鈥淜eep it Social!鈥�

It鈥檚 not too late to purchase your Panther Package, the best sports deal on Prince Edward Island! Your $75 season ticket gets you into every home Panther home game, in every sport (except Men鈥檚 Hockey). Find more details at gopanthersgo.ca.

The 精童欲女 Panthers are proud to partner with Courtside Sneakers and the Keep it Social campaign.

Every week, 精童欲女 Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Sarah Sear (Women鈥檚 Field Hockey) and Matt Mahalak (Men鈥檚 Hockey), the 精童欲女 Panther Subway Athletes of the week for October 24-30!

Sarah Sear is a second-year forward from Charlottetown on the 精童欲女 Women鈥檚 Field Hockey team. The Panthers had a successful weekend at the Atlantic University Field Hockey Championship(AUFH). The Panthers beat St. Mary鈥檚 University 2-0, Acadia University 9-0, and the University of New Brunswick 3-0, but lost a close match to Dalhousie University in the championship game. 精童欲女 lost 3-2 in an overtime shootout. Sear was key in all games, scoring an impressive 8 goals for the Panthers. She was also selected an AUFH all-star.

Matt Mahalak is the goalie on the Men鈥檚 Hockey team, and a third-year student in 精童欲女鈥檚 School of Business. Mahalak made 36 saves on 38 shots against St. Francis Xavier University (the Panthers lost, 2-1) and shut out Dalhousie University in a 1-0 win over the weekend. 鈥淢atty has been very solid for us all year,鈥� said Coach Forbes MacPherson. 鈥淎lthough we out-shot our opponents, Matty made big saves in big moments to secure the win against Dal and gave us a chance against StFX.鈥�

It鈥檚 not too late to purchase your Panther Package, the best sports deal on Prince Edward Island! Your $75 season ticket gets you into every home Panther home game, in every sport (except Men鈥檚 Hockey). Find more details at gopanthersgo.ca.

Mike Conway, a Master of Arts in Island Studies candidate and a creative writing student of Dr. Richard Lemm, will launch his first book, Home Plate, Blue Helmet: From Charlottetown to the Holy Land and Back, Thursday, November 3, at 7 pm at the Murphy Community Centre, 200 Richmond Street in Charlottetown. The new book, published by Acorn Press, is a celebration of Charlottetown's historic north and east end neighbourhoods and its colourful characters, hard-working families, and close-knit friendships. Conway鈥檚 stories are a living history, partly eclipsed by social change, mostly enhanced by heritage movements, but with a strong sense of tradition and belonging.

The 精童欲女 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥斁�童欲女 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 精童欲女 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

At November鈥檚 Island Studies Lecture, Dr. Jean Mitchell will share 鈥淪tories of Weathering Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu: Leaf-houses, Flying Foxes, and Body Bags.鈥� The lecture is Tuesday, November 15, at 7 pm in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge on the 精童欲女 campus.

With winds up to 300 kilometers per hour, Cyclone Pam was the largest cyclone to make landfall in the South Pacific islands since recordkeeping began. It struck the island of Vanuatu on March 13, 2015, leaving in its wake enormous losses of infrastructure, housing, animals, and food gardens. But why did so few islanders die during the cyclone and its aftermath? Drawing on recent interviews with islanders from the southern islands of Erromango and Tanna, which were literally in the eye of the storm, this presentation recounts stories about the cyclone and its aftermath. How social relationships, the gift/kastom economies, local knowledge, and the ways in which nature and culture are entangled in Vanuatu offer powerful insights into how to survive a cyclone.

Dr. Mitchell, an associate professor of Anthropology at 精童欲女, has been working in Vanuatu for 20 years and has conducted research in Kiribati and Solomon Islands. In Vanuatu, she started the Young People's Project at the Vanuatu Cultural Centre. Her research interests include post-colonialism, youth, gender, health and urbanization. She has co-edited several volumes of essays on L.M. Montgomery and has been researching the Presbyterian Missionary history that connects Vanuatu and Prince Edward Island. She has, together with Vanuatu Cultural Centre, recently started a project on local knowledge, youth and the ecologies of gardens in Tanna and Erromango.

Admission to the lecture is free. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Watch for details for another lecture about islands鈥攏ear and far鈥擠ecember 6.

For more information, please contact Laurie at iis@upei.ca or 902-894-2881.

A busy weekend homestand for the Panthers kicks off Friday evening in 精童欲女 MacLauchlan Arena and Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. Come cheer on your Panthers, and cap off the evening with a performance by PEI鈥檚 award-winning Paper Lions!

The 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Basketball teams have their home-opening games Friday night in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre gymnasium. The women play Saint Francis Xavier University. Tip-off is 6:00 pm.

鈥淭he team has been practicing hard for the past six weeks and is eager to begin AUS league play this Friday,鈥� said coach Greg Gould. 鈥淭he team looks forward to a large crowd cheering them on against Saint Francis Xavier.鈥�

Stick around after the women鈥檚 game to watch the men take on St. FX at 8:00 pm.

鈥淲e are looking forward to our AUS regular season openers here at home this weekend against the much improved Saint Francis Xavier X-Men,鈥� said coach Tim Kendrick. 鈥淏oth of these games will be very tough challenges for us, and we will need to be at our best if we hope to come away with a win.鈥�

The first 500 fans in the door for opening night will receive Courtside Panther Day T-shirts.

Just across the concourse in the MacLauchlan Arena, the 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 Hockey team takes on Saint Mary鈥檚 University at 7:00 pm.

鈥淭his is a big weekend for our team,鈥� said coach Forbes MacPherson. 鈥淲e finish a four-game homestand before heading back out on the road. It is very difficult to win on the road in this league, so we have to take advantage of home ice this weekend. It will also be our first chance to look at Saint Mary's and Acadia. We are looking forward to two good hockey games!鈥�

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The 精童欲女 Women鈥檚 Hockey team kicks off another busy day Saturday with a game against St. FX.

鈥淭he Panthers are looking forward to meeting up with the X-Women this coming Saturday,鈥� said coach Bruce Donaldson. 鈥淭he X-Women lead the league in goals-per-game with four, while the Panthers are third in the conference with 1.93 goals-against-per-game. The X-Women are very talented up front, so we will need to play a strong defensive game and look to take advantage of any scoring opportunities that come our way.鈥�

The Men鈥檚 Hockey team caps off the weekend with an 8:00 pm game against Acadia University on Saturday. The Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Basketball teams match up with St. FX again Saturday. The women鈥檚 game starts at 6:00 pm; the men have an 8:00 pm start.

It鈥檚 not too late to purchase your Panther Package, the best sports deal on Prince Edward Island! Your $75 season ticket gets you into every Panther home game, in every sport (except Men鈥檚 Hockey). Find more details at gopanthersgo.ca.

The 精童欲女 and the 精童欲女 Faculty Association (精童欲女FA) are pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached.

The University and the 精童欲女FA, Bargaining Unit #1 representing faculty members, librarians, sessional instructors, and clinical nursing instructors have reached a tentative agreement for a four-year collective agreement from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2020. The University and the 精童欲女FA have been working very hard over the last nine months to reach an agreement. The tentative deal was reached at a recent meeting of Dr. Nola Etkin, President of the 精童欲女 Faculty Association, Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President of the 精童欲女, and their respective chief negotiators, Dr. Sharon Myers and Mr. Brian Johnston.

The Board of Governors and 精童欲女FA will each meet with their members over the next week to discuss the tentative agreement.

The 精童欲女 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students to reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥斁�童欲女 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 精童欲女 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

The 精童欲女 is building on its reputation as one of Canada鈥檚 top undergraduate institutions by focusing on international student recruitment as a top priority. According to the Canadian Bureau of International Education, 精童欲女 has led all Canadian universities in international student growth since 2008. One in five 精童欲女 students now comes from outside of Canada. Now, with competition to attract international students increasing around the world, 精童欲女 is upping its recruitment efforts in key international markets, and working to make it easier for international students to stay and work here after they graduate.

Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), together with the Honourable Richard Brown, Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning, today announced government support for 精童欲女鈥檚 international student attraction and retention efforts. ACOA is providing $493,631 under its Business Development Program and the Province of PEI is providing $52,790, through the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning to assist PEI鈥檚 post-secondary institutions in their student attraction and retention efforts.

This assistance from the federal and provincial governments will help the 精童欲女 to attract foreign students through targeted advertising and participation in international education fairs. The assistance will also enable the university to focus on helping foreign students integrate into Canadian academic life by improving language and other study skills, and by creating a new international student liaison position to assist students during their study and help them integrate into PEI鈥檚 workforce after graduation. This liaison person will also work with students at Holland College and College Acadie on a part-time basis.

The attraction and retention of skilled and educated immigrants is a key component of the Atlantic Growth Strategy, a collaborative approach to building a stronger economy in Atlantic Canada. Immigration is key to building strong Atlantic communities and can play a significant role in meeting skill shortages that are holding back economic development across the region.

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鈥淚 applaud the 精童欲女 for playing such a key role in our economy, and for taking a progressive view towards growth. By attracting students from over 70 countries around the world, 精童欲女 has already shown strong leadership in this area. I am especially pleased to see the renewed focus on integrating these bright young minds into our workforce, which can only boost our economy over the long term."  - Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown

鈥淚nternational students bring diversity to our Island classrooms and contribute to our province鈥檚 overall economic growth and long-term sustainability. Adding new cultural lenses to classroom discussions heightens the overall student experience at our post-secondary institutions and encourages respectful dialogue and critical thinking.鈥�  - The Honourable Richard Brown, Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning

"精童欲女 has been extremely successful in attracting students from around the world. Not only does this help us overcome challenging regional demographics and create positive impact on the economy, but this important diversity adds so much in terms of cultural exchange and learnings among all of our students. We thank the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning for supporting our strategic efforts to recruit in new areas and to retain international students in our region upon graduation."   - Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor, 精童欲女

The Island鈥檚 food system will be the topic of a public symposium to be held at 精童欲女鈥檚 Duffy Science Centre Amphitheatre, Room 135, on Monday, November 14, beginning at 7:00 pm. In particular, the discussion will focus on a move toward a more sustainable agriculture, with a stronger emphasis on local food and food security.

This event is one of a regular series of public symposia sponsored by 精童欲女鈥檚 Institute of Island Studies, in conjunction with 精童欲女 Research Services.

The main speaker will be distinguished author and public policy specialist Dr. Mark Lapping, long associated with the Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine. Dr. Lapping has held many academic leadership posts, including that as founding dean of the prestigious School of Rural Planning and Development at the University of Guelph. Throughout his career, he has maintained a strong interest in land issues in Prince Edward Island and has published several papers and studies on the topic.

In recent years, Dr. Lapping has focused his work on food systems and has written extensively on the subject. He was the leader of an ambitious undertaking at the Muskie School, which developed a food plan and strategy for the state of Maine.

鈥淭o most people,鈥� said Dr. Lapping, 鈥渇ood is about growing and consuming food. But a food system is a large set of processes, and it is critical to take a wider, systems perspective. Only then might we have a more robust understanding of the ways by which a sustainable agriculture can become part of a larger process of change toward a more nutritious and just life for individuals, families, and communities.鈥�

Responding to Dr. Lapping鈥檚 talk will be a panel comprised of two Island farmers and a researcher in public health nutrition. Barry Cudmore, of Brackley Beach, farms seed potatoes, soy beans, and grains.  A Nuffield Scholar and member of the Atlantic Agriculture Hall of Fame, he is a proponent of seeking farm-sustainability in moving from commodities to branded products, and reconnecting consumers with producers.

Mark Bernard and his wife Sally operate Barnyard Organics in Freetown. As the fourth generation Bernard on this family farm, Mark has moved away from potato production. The objective of Barnyard Organics is 鈥渢o bring the farm back to its original state as a self-sustaining mixed farm, using traditional methods combined with some of the efficient technologies of our time.鈥�

The third Panelist is Dr. Colleen Walton, Associate Professor in Applied Human Sciences at 精童欲女. She has more than 20 years of working experience within the Island鈥檚 food system. Her research interests lie in the area of building capacity among groups and individuals toward strengthened livelihoods and greater household food security.

Members of the public are cordially invited to attend. Admission is free. Following the presentations, there will be ample time for discussion and questions from the floor.

The 精童欲女 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥斁�童欲女 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 精童欲女 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

Research shows most university students believe their friends drink a lot more than they actually do. This leads to the perception that alcohol is a key ingredient to student life. 精童欲女 Athletics and Recreation and the PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEI LCC) to promote responsible alcohol consumption and harm reduction among students.

鈥溇�童欲女 is proud to be a member of this partnership, helping students make smarter choices when it comes to drinking,鈥� said Jackie Podger, Vice-President Administration and Finance at 精童欲女. 鈥淚 think it鈥檚 exciting that the next phase will put the message and direction of the campaign in the hands of students themselves. I want to thank the PEI LCC for their support.鈥�

In this next stage of Keep it Social, student-athlete ambassadors will keep their eyes and ears on campus, relaying feedback and discovering opportunities to amplify the campaign. The participation of student-athletes is crucial, so that the direction and messaging of the campaign is student-led and student-approved.

A partnership that originated between the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission and Nova Scotia universities, Keep it Social will soon be Atlantic Canada-wide, with expansion to New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador. The addition of Atlantic University Sport (AUS) as a partner means Keep it Social messaging will appear at sporting events across the region.

鈥淚 am excited about the partnership we have created with the PEI LCC and our shared goals of promoting both the Keep it Social and the Don't Drink and Drive campaigns,鈥� said Chris Huggan, Director of Athletics and Recreation at 精童欲女. 鈥淚t was an exciting launch on Friday night as we kicked off our home opener surrounded by Keep it Social promotional material and give-aways. I am pleased that we have student athletes who are stepping up to be ambassadors for these initiatives.鈥�

As Keep it Social continues, students will be encouraged and empowered to make their own decisions around alcohol consumption.

 provides broader information around responsible use and behaviour and the web address appears on each of the printed and digital products used in the on-campus advertising campaign. During phase one of the partnership, advertising material was placed in the 精童欲女 residences, at the campus pub, The Wave, and throughout the W.A. Murphy Student Centre.

The 精童欲女 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥斁�童欲女 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 精童欲女 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.