Message from the President: Welcome to the 2020 Fall Academic Semester
This message was distributed to UPEI students, faculty, and staff on September 9, 2020 to their @upei.ca emails.
PEI Pride Festival July 24-Aug 2
For a full schedule of 2026 festival events, visit https://www.pridepei.ca/pridefest26
More info to come on UPEI participation.
Gold Cup and Saucer Day. No classes
Gold Cup and Saucer Day. No classes
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.
Canada Day - No classes
Canada Day - No classes.
UPEI Fall Open House 2026
Tour our beautiful campus, meet faculty and students, discover campus life, and enjoy giveaways and bookstore discounts.
Save the date! Stay tuned, more details to come.
UPEI 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 UPEI 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.
