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.