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October 28, 2016

The World of Mars: A Close-Up Perspective from NASA's Curiosity Rover Dr. John Grotzinger Fletcher Jones Professor of Geology California Institute of Technology Pasadena, California   Click here for more information Click here for the Flyer

October 27, 2016

News from the Executive Director Desk – Summer 2016

September 17, 2016

The 44th Annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum will be held Tuesday, November 15 – Thursday, November 17, 2016 and is a joint initiative of the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines and the Government of the Northwest Territories Department of Industry Tourism, and Investment.    Delegates can now register online.   Trade show exhibitors will still need to provide paper registrations and they can do that through conference coordinator Cheryl Wourms at: conference@mininingnorth.com.  

September 16, 2016

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 8, 2016

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…

May 20, 2016

NAPEG has recently obtained a new software system to manage registrant records. The implementation of this new database is happening in conjunction with the development of our new and improved Member Directory. The new self-service portal can be accessed through the “Members Only” tab on the NAPEG website.   In order to complete the transition to the new database, all current registrants will be required to complete an activation process in order to gain access to their individual online account.   Activating your account is a simple process that will confirm your identity and provide you with the opportunity to…

May 20, 2016

News from the Executive Director Desk – May 2016

May 19, 2016

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

May 18, 2016

Results of the 2016 Elections were announced at the Annual General Meeting on May 11, 2016. Congratulations to the newly elected officials and thank you to all who were willing to run. For those who were not successful this year, we hope you will consider running again in 2017. The following Members were elected to Council: President: Sudhir Jha, P.Eng. 1st Vice-President: Terry Brookes, P.Eng. 2nd Vice-President: Tom Livingston, P.Eng. Other new members of Council are: Pamela Strand, P.Geo. and Katrina Nokleby, P.Eng. (three year terms) and Melanie Burgess, P.Eng. (one year term). Thank you to Jaime Goddard, P.Eng., Todd…

May 3, 2016

This one day introductory workshop will provide participants with information about, and practice with Engineers Canada’s PIEVC Engineering Protocol, a practical tool and process that systematically assesses the risks of current and future climate on public infrastructure. Developed between 2007 and 2012, in partnership with Natural Resources Canada, the Protocol is a structured procedure using standard risk assessment science to assess and fully document the vulnerability of infrastructure to the impacts of current and future climate at a screening level. Two facilitated group sessions will illustrate real life applications through hands-on, small group exercises to undertake a qualitative, screening- level…