Roma at Three Rivers National Historic Site

The Friends of the Confederation Centre was established in 1965 when the Centre was built. The mandate of the "Friends" is to encourage interest, education  and participation in the arts and to support the goals of the Confederation Centre of the Arts. The Friends have several programs  and activities: Art To The Schools, Arts Scholarship Program for Island students, Pinch Penny Fair, Mayflower Art Auction, Annual Festive Wreath Exhibit  and Contest  and Friends Festival of Trees in addition to participating in various  fundraising. and community outreach initiatives.

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) shines a spotlight on the regions’ music industry, preserving and promoting East Coast talent at home and around the world. As a member driven organization, we create opportunities for growth and connection within the music industry. We provide year round support, advocacy, and recognition to professionals working across all areas of the music industry, in all stages of their careers. As passionate believers in the power of music, we understand the importance of our work. Music helps us celebrate the good times and persevere through the hard times. It helps us remember the important moments and provides a distraction from the moments we’d like to forget. It helps us focus, create and connect. It builds communities, industries and economies. For over 30 years, the East Coast Music Association has developed, advanced, and celebrated East Coast music, its artists, and industry professionals throughout the region and around the world. Through our extensive experience, we understand the complex challenges facing East coast musicians, as well as our ability to make the world a better place through music. With the best interests of our members and our communities in mind, we promise to: Always believe in the power of music to make our communities stronger; Adapt and embrace change in all facets of our operations, provide support, education, and opportunities to our members; To maintain diversity across genres, age, race, and gender identities; and Remain focused on developing and growing the industry in our region by fostering a community committed to our members’ success.

Misson Statement The Friends of Eastern Kings Heritage Inc. (Friends) is a non-profit organization committed to providing and supporting cultural tourism attractions in the Eastern Kings area by operating the East Point Lighthouse and supporting the Elmira Railway Museum. The Friends own the East Point Lighthouse which is "Canada's Confederation Lighthouse". It is the only Lighthouse built in 1867 that is still standing and operating. The Friends are the non-profit Board for the Elmira Railway Museum, who provides support to the PEI Museum and Heritage. The vision of Friends of Eastern Kings Heritage Inc. is to be community leaders in supporting cultural tourism by preserving and sharing local heritage