The INSTITUTE OF ISLAND STUDIES is a research, education and public policy institute based at the University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada. With an emphasis always on Prince Edward Island, the work of the Institute focuses on the culture, environment and economy of small islands.



PURPOSE



The Institute`s Advisory Board has adopted a four-point mandate:



To encourage a deep knowledge, understanding and expression of Prince Edward Island;

To serve as a bridge between the University and Island communities;

To contribute to the formulation of public policy in Prince Edward Island;

To undertake comparative studies of Prince Edward Island and other islands.



PROGRAM

Since its founding in June 1985, the principal activity of the Institute has been the initiation and co-ordination of research projects. Areas of special interest have included Island culture, sustainable development, land use, and the knowledge economy. The topics dealt with have ranged from the present state of the Gaelic language on Prince Edward Island to a profile of traditional agricultural practices.