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It happened more than 10 months ago, but post-tropical storm Fiona is still affecting events on Prince Edward Island.

Islanders participating in a workshop held by the Native Council of P.E.I. Thursday got a chance to explore gender identity from an Indigenous perspective as they learned about the history of two-spirit people.

UPEI has come a long way when it comes to reconciliation, according to the president of the Native Council of P.E.I.

As they watch the number of people without housing in Montague grow — and increasing signs of Islanders living in their cars — social advocates in the area are becoming even more frustrated with what they see as the lack of government action.

Megan Champion and her boyfriend have been living in a tent in the woods between two farm fields in Summerside for over a month. When they seek shelter, sometimes Charlottetown is suggested as an option.

Charlottetown is in the early stages of forming a group to deal with impromptu tent cities, but who will be in that group or how it might respond has yet to be decided.

The cultural center in Bethel was full of friends, family, and community leaders. They gathered to celebrate the latest graduates from the University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus.

Summerside's new men's shelter is finally open and has six beds available to those in need of housing. Come along with The Native Council of P.E.I.'s housing development officer Scott Carnall for a tour.

Six beds will be available to those in need of housing at 287 Winter St. starting Monday morning, to help address a dire need for housing in the P.E.I. city.

A new gallery honouring elders from the local Indigenous community is now on display at the organization's offices.