Vital Conversations: Quality of Life and Well-Being on PEI after Fiona


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The Community Foundation of PEI and the Institute of Island Studies at UPEI are hosting a series of Vital Conversations with Prince Edward Island residents to collect insights regarding well-being and quality of life.

We know that people living on Prince Edward Island (PEI) share a legacy of coming together during hard times to build a stronger foundation for a vibrant future. As we emerge from the past several years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the recent post-tropical storm Fiona, and confront current pressing social and economic challenges, we believe that the same legacy holds the key to our collective recovery and growth.

Vital Conversations will help focus on what people living on PEI feel is important for their well-being and quality of life, especially as they emerge from the uncertainties of a pandemic and the aftermath of a post-tropical storm. What did we learn about well-being and island life during and following the pandemic and Fiona? How did we work well together? How do we prepare for the future, so we are better equipped for the next emergency? Vital Conversations are an effective tool to bolster community engagement and well-being, as they provide an opportunity to connect local organizations and resources and build new relationships that inspire action.

We think it is important for everyone on PEI to engage in Vital Conversations to identify which aspects of well-being are important to them and then determine what they can do to improve the measures within that area. The key is to identify measures of well-being that resonate and are amenable to policy and practice interventions – by individuals, organizations, communities, and government – that foster civic engagement, community vitality, and an overall sense of belonging.

During these town hall conversations, the Institute of Island Studies will share findings from its current Project Well-Being research which provides insight and data from the community regarding quality of life on PEI. Initial findings indicate that PEI has many solid well-being attributes and is clearly a good place to live, work, and play. However, the study also demonstrates that we have work to do to ensure that all people on PEI feel included in their communities and have opportunities for a full and abundant life.

Vital Conversations will be held in-person across PEI in the following sessions (locations subject to change):

To participate in one of the sessions, please register below.

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