Land Acknowledgement

Land Acknowledgement 

We acknowledge the NAPEG office is located on Chief Drygeese territory, which are the traditional lands of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation since time immemorial. We also recognize that NAPEG regulates the engineering and geoscience professions in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, which comprises portions of lands from Treaties 8, 11, the Nunavut Agreement and within Inuit Nunangat. We are grateful to live and work on these lands and are committed to deepening our understanding of the distinct histories, languages, and cultures of all Indigenous Peoples, including the Dene, Inuit and Métis peoples. 

Professional Development and Education

NAPEG is committed to furthering our understanding of the distinct cultures and protocols of Indigenous Peoples living in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut and ensuring our members and licensees have access to Indigenous-led training and education as part of their Professional Development Program. 

Recent Training

• Using Traditional Knowledge in Design, Myra Berrub, P.Eng., (Spring 2023)
• Traditional Knowledge Inclusion, Morgan Murphy, MSc. (Spring 2023)
• Indigenous Rights and the public interest in natural resource development in Canada, Teresa Meadows, Toby Kruger and Bob McDonald, P.Eng. (Spring 2022) 

Commitments

NAPEG is supportive of Engineer Canada’s Guideline on Indigenous Consultation and Engagement, which was written for engineers and engineering firms who interact with Indigenous communities to provide guidance in preparing for and planning engagement that observes Indigenous protocols and meets the project and community’s needs. Read the guideline here.