Archive: Kailey Morin

May 16, 2025

Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is excited to share that they are coming to Yellowknife this month to host a special event in collaboration with Cindy Kimove from the Kimberlite Career and Technical Centre (KCTC) – Ecole St. Patrick High School, and the amazing students in the Skills Sisters group she leads. We are thrilled to invite you to Skills Sisters x Ignite Networking. This event is more than just a networking event – it’s a celebration of connection, mentorship and the incredible impact we can create together.  Event Details  Date: May 20, 2025. The event will run…

May 15, 2025

MR: 2025-05 May 14, 2025 NORTHERN ENGINEERING AND GEOSCIENCE EXCELLENCE TO BE CELEBRATED THIS EVENING AT 2025 AWARDS BANQUET  YELLOWKNIFE – The NAPEGG Education Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 NAPEGG Awards, to be presented this evening at the annual Awards Banquet in Yellowknife. The NAPEGG Awards honour engineers, geoscientists, and science educators from across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut for their outstanding contributions to professional excellence, community service, and environmental leadership. 2025 Award Recipients Include:  Young Achievers Award – Isaac Freda, P.Eng. (Stantec) Professional Service Award – Walter Orr, P.Eng. (Stantec) Member-in-Training Award – Ryan…

May 14, 2025

Updates from the 2025 NAPEG and NAPEGG Education Foundation AGMs Thank you to all who attended the 2025 Annual General Meetings of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG) and the NAPEGG Education Foundation, held on the evening of May 13 in Yellowknife. NAPEG AGM Highlights At the NAPEG AGM, members reviewed key activities from the past year, including updates on regulatory initiatives, member services, and continuing professional development. A preview of NAPEG’s upcoming strategic planning engagement was also shared, with an in-person session scheduled during this week’s Professional Development Symposium. NAPEG 2024–2025 Annual Report:…

March 15, 2025

2025 NAPEG Professional Development Symposium: Transportation and Infrastructure   Advancing Northern Expertise – NAPEG’s annual Professional Development Symposium brings together engineers and geoscientists working across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut for an event designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities of the North. This year’s theme, Transportation and Infrastructure, will explore the critical role these sectors play in strengthening Northern communities. Industry leaders and researchers will share insights, research, and solutions that drive economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social connectivity in Canada’s North. Event Details: 📅 Dates: May 13-15, 2025 📍 Location: Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife, NT 🔗 Format: Hybrid (in-person…

March 14, 2025

What new legislation means for NWT engineers, geoscientists  

March 13, 2025

The Government of the Northwest Territories has an open call to fill vacancies on the Plan Review Appeals Board. The Board must include: At least one member who is a Professional Engineer as per the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act; At least one member who is an architect per the Architects Act; At least one member who is registered in a Canadian jurisdiction as a building code professional or equivalent and has experience with the National Building Code of Canada; And not more than two members who are from other professions. PRAB members are appointed under the Fire Prevention Act.…

March 11, 2025

March 1 marked the start of Engineering and Geoscience Month, which comes at a time of significant and positive change for the engineering and geoscience community in the Northwest Territories, with big developments that will shape the future of the profession. Read on for more in your Winter Executive Update.   PEGASTA Comes into Effect The Practice of Engineering, Geoscience and Applied Science Technology Act (PEGASTA) officially came into effect on March 1, 2025. This new Act will modernize regulatory governance in the Northwest Territories, aligning with jurisdictions across Canada. These updates were the result of many years of work…

March 7, 2025

NAPEG is pleased to join the Government of the Northwest Territories in announcing that the Practice of Engineering, Geoscience and Applied Science Technology Act (PEGASTA) has come into effect as of March 1, 2025. You can read the Act in full here and NAPEG’s bylaws here.  This press release was originally published on the Government of the Northwest Territories website. To read the original in full, please visit: https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/newsroom/gnwt-modernizes-engineering-and-geoscience-professions-act-strengthen-regulation-and-remove   GNWT Modernizes Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act to Strengthen Regulation and Remove Barriers News Releases Yellowknife — March 6, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has officially enacted the…

March 6, 2025

NAPEG’s annual Bridge Building Competition was hosted on March 1, 2025, kicking off National Engineering and Geoscience Month with an exciting showcase of student innovation. 36 teams from across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut submitted bridge entries to be tested for strength and design. Student bridges were put under pressure by using the Obliterator 3000, a mounted car jack with a scale apparatus, until the point of failure. Bridges had to weigh less than 600 grams to enter the competition, and the highest weight held was an astounding 246 lbs! Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Bridge…

March 4, 2025

Kids Coding Event – April 12  Introduce your kids to the world of coding! Led by the NAPEGG Education Foundation, this hands-on event is open to children who are eager to learn. 📅 April 12, 2025 ⏰ Two sessions available: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 📍 Computer for School, Smart Community Society, 4916-49th Street, #101, Northway Building 🔹 Registration opens March 1 – 40 spots available (first come, first served). ✉️ Register: napeg@napeg.nt.ca