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December 20, 2022

Finnigan Award for Northern Research                 Objectives NAPEG encourages the achievement of excellence in the engineering and geosciences professions through the promotion of advanced studies and research programs. By providing financial assistance to researchers working in the northern territories the Association seeks to encourage young geoscientists to communicate effectively to their peers and the public, an important skill in the development of a professional practitioner. Eligibility To be eligible, the applicant must be enrolled in a Canadian university and registered in a Geology or Earth Sciences program that includes a thesis with a subject relevant…

October 6, 2022

Objectives NAPEG encourages the achievement of excellence in the engineering and geosciences professions through the promotion of advanced studies and research programs. By providing financial assistance to researchers working in the northern territories the Association seeks to encourage young geoscientists to communicate effectively to their peers and the public, an important skill in the development of a professional practitioner. Eligibility To be eligible, the applicant must be enrolled in a Canadian university and registered in a Geology or Earth Sciences program that includes a thesis with a subject relevant to the territory in which the results would be presented. The…

July 4, 2019

NAPEG award nominations are now open. We encourage you to notify your staff of this exciting way to highlight the great work you’re doing and to honour your professional engineering and geoscience members who make up your teams. Award Terms of Reference and Nomination Form Check out the 2019 Award Recipients: 2019 Awards Banquet Photos 2019 Annual General Meeting Photos 2019 Professional Development Symposium Photos

October 24, 2018

The Yellowknife Geoscience Forum provides an intimate setting for delegates from industry, academia, and government to exchange information on Mineral and Petroleum Exploration, Mining Activities, and Geoscience Research in Canada’s North. The Forum consists of a trade show and a technical program. Registration for the Geoscience Forum Early Bird Deadline: Saturday November 3, 2018  

October 23, 2018

The theme of the 2019 Professional Development Symposium is “Succeeding in an Uncertain Environment”.  More information coming soon!

August 27, 2018

Engineers Canada and Polytechnique Montréal have partnered to launch “Sustainability in Practice,” a massive open online course (MOOC) that begins on October 24, 2018, and is available in both English and French. The course will use real-life case studies from across Canada to demonstrate the practical application of Engineers Canada’s 10 guidelines on sustainable development and environmental stewardship for engineers.     For more information and to Register please click on link below: Register today            Please note this course is endorsed by the CPD Committee and qualifies for Professional Development hours.

July 26, 2018

The NAPEG Education Foundation is offering scholarships valued at $2000 to students from the Northwest Territories and Nunavut pursuing education in the fields of engineering or geoscience.  Both scholarships are named in memory of past NAPEG members who were extremely active in the association. The Bob Spence Memorial Scholarship was established in 2005. Bob was a Founding Member of NAPEG, Past President, Past Executive Director, friend of many, and a strong advocate for professionalism and high ethical standards. The Mel Brown Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002. Mel was a Founding Member and a Life Member of NAPEG. He also…

July 25, 2018

News from the Executive Director Desk

July 25, 2018

News from the Executive Director Desk

June 15, 2018

The Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG) Education Foundation may award up to two scholarships per year in the amount of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500.00) each. The purpose is to provide financial assistance to Northwest Territories or Nunavut resident member engineers and geoscientists who are furthering their studies in engineering or geoscience. Terms of Reference and Application Form