Archive: Mimi Kennedy-Chassie

May 25, 2021

Celebrating Indigenous History Month June marks National Indigenous History Month and this year the Canadian Urban Institute, together with Engineers Canada, National Trust for Canada, The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Canadian Institute of Planners, Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, Urban Development Institute and Urban Land Institute will explore city building and placemaking from the Indigenous perspective.   Monday, June 21: Indigenous Practitioner Perspectives on City Building Panel Discussion 2021 marks the 25th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day, first declared in 1996 to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. This…

May 23, 2021

More accessible and industry-relevant than ever before, APEGA’s annual professional development conference launches virtually this year under a new banner: the APEGA Nexus Conference. The conference runs from June 9-10 and features two keynote presentations, 30 sessions, a virtual poster showcase, and themed networking rooms—everything you need to brush up on industry innovation, technical competence, and regulation in Alberta. Customize your APEGA Nexus experience Sessions fall into five different streams and focus on building and improving diversity, your career, your business knowledge, and you as an APEGA member. Tailor your experience by choosing the sessions and networking rooms that support…

April 20, 2021

12th International Kimberlite (12 IKC) Conference on hold – Flyer

April 14, 2021

Online course starting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Course Fee: $625 plus applicable taxes (if pursuing the IRP credential ); $475 plus applicable taxes (if for professional development only) The online course, beginning on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, will be delivered twice a week for four (4) consecutive weeks (Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm, EDT). It was designed to fulfill one of the knowledge requirements of the Infrastructure Resilience Professional (IRP) Credentialling Program, but it can also be taken as a stand-alone course for professional development credits Click here to REGISTER! Course Description Climate change is here. It has…

April 9, 2021

  De Beers Group Scholarships for Canadian Women The De Beers Group Scholarships for Canadian Women are proudly offered by De Beers Group in partnership with UN Women through the HeForShe Thematic Champion Initiative. The awards were created to promote the inclusion of women, especially from Indigenous communities, in post-secondary education. There are a minimum of four (4) awards available through the De Beers Group Scholarships for Canadian Women. Each award is valued at $2,400 USD. To be eligible for an award, applicants must meet the following requirements: All applicants must be Canadian citizens or have permanent residence status in Canada. All applicants must be female.…

March 25, 2021

Developing Canada’s integrated strategy for managing low-level and intermediate-level radioactive waste. March 17, 2021, Toronto - The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced it will host the Canadian Radioactive Waste Summit from March 30 to April 1, 2021 and invites interested Canadians and Indigenous peoples to attend. This free on-line event will bring together people from across the country to share their views on the guiding principles and priorities that should inform the development of an integrated strategy for the long-term management of radioactive waste in Canada. The Summit provides a shared space for diverse voices and perspectives on the important issues…

March 18, 2021

On February 5, 2021, the Professional Governance Act (PGA) came into force – new governing legislation for Engineers and Geoscientists BC and its registrants. The PGA introduces new regulatory tools, processes, and requirements for Engineers and Geoscientists BC, including the responsibility to regulate firms. All firms that engage in the practice of professional engineering or geoscience as part of their operations (including firms that only provide advice or services internally) will be required to register with Engineers and Geoscientists BC for a Permit to Practice beginning July 2, 2021. A Permit to Practice grants firms the legal authority to engage…

March 12, 2021

Engineering activities inherently involve risk and can have a critical impact on the health and safety of the public, and the environment. As such, effective risk management is imperative for limiting and eliminating risks. In December 2020, the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board (CEQB) published a Risk Management Guideline that outlines principles and processes that allow engineers to identify and analyze risk, and support decision making. It also provides information to engineers on how to adhere to best practices and meet their ethical obligations to uphold the safety, health, and welfare of the public. “Risk management is a complex subject and…

March 12, 2021

After five previous successful offerings and more that 7,800 participants worldwide, Engineers Canada and Polytechnique Montréal have opened registration for a sixth offering of their free online course, Sustainability in Practice. Register here. The massive open online course is offered in both English and French and uses real-life case studies from across Canada to demonstrate the practical application of Engineers Canada’s 10 principles of sustainable development and environmental stewardship for engineers. It’s a great opportunity for professional development that can be completed virtually, and the four course modules can be completed at each participant’s own pace. “Hearing from professionals from…

March 1, 2021

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 12:00 pm (MST) NAPEG registrants were sent an invitation to NAPEG’s 2021 Annual General Meeting by email. Registration will be required. Registrants who have not received a WebEx invitation by March 8, 2021 should contact NAPEG at napeg@napeg.nt.ca. 2021 NAPEG Annual Report 2021 NAPEGG Education Foundation Annual Report