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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  

March 1, 2025

March is National Engineering and Geoscience Month! Join NAPEG as we celebrate the contributions of engineers and geoscientists in the North and across Canada. This year, Engineering and Geoscience Month is of particular significance in the Northwest Territories with the new Practice of Engineering, Geoscience, and Applied Science Technology Act (PEGASTA), which came into effect on March 1, 2025. Read the official announcement here.  Throughout the month, we’ll be spotlighting NAPEG members making an impact, sharing key updates on PEGASTA in collaboration with the Government of Northwest Territories, and hosting exciting events that engage the next generation in a career…

February 27, 2025

Join Engineers Canada for a celebration of the centennial of the Iron Ring and the unveiling of the newly modernized Calling of an Engineer. Hosted by Engineers Canada, this 90-minute virtual event will honour the legacy of this cherished tradition while exploring how recent updates to the Obligation Ceremony reflect a more inclusive and forward-thinking engineering profession. Featuring a dynamic panel of engineers and thought leaders, with questions submitted by engineering students and early career engineers, we’ll discuss the history, significance, and future of the Calling of an Engineer (also known as the Obligation Ceremony) and its role in shaping…

February 11, 2025

Save the date for NAPEG’s 2025 Professional Development Symposium on May 14-15 at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife. This year, experts will explore critical topics related to “Transportation and Infrastructure” and share the latest insights, research and Northern solutions. Registration opens soon – stay tuned!