The Government of Canada recently passed legislation that
marks September 30 as a federal statutory holiday. Called the National Day for
Truth and Reconciliation, this day provides an opportunity to recognize and
reflect on the legacy of residential schools in Canada. The day opens the door
to global conversation about all aspects of the schools and is an opportunity
bring people together in the spirit of reconciliation and honouring the
experiences of Indigenous peoples. Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba will
observe the day by closing its offices to provide staff with an opportunity to
expand their understanding of the history of residential schools in addition
to their lasting and devastating effects.
The Association wishes to
recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the
residential school system as part of our reconciliation journey. We wish to
highlight the actions of our staff, members, and companies who are working
toward the same goals and ask that you share your pictures of the ways you
will be commemorating the day with your family and/or staff.
Send
us a picture of your activities, wearing your orange shirt, and we will
post on the Association's social media pages to honour and remember the
experiences of survivors, communities, and families.
In accordance with By-law 13.4(a), the Council of
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba invites all
professional members and
interns to the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association.
The 2021 AGM will be held online and registration is required to attend. To
register, please see the
event listing.
Is your company seeking exposure to practitioners from
the fields of engineering and geoscience across Manitoba? Limited sponsorship
opportunities for the Association's upcoming
Ingenium conference are still available, including Keynote Sponsor, Seminar
Sponsor, and the exciting new Networking Sponsor. Get involved in this
year's virtual Awards Ceremony as a Booth Sponsor or Table Sponsor. For more
details, check out the
2021 sponsorship information.
Save the date! This year's Ingenium Professional Development
Seminars will again be hosted virtually, allowing attendees to join without
leaving the comfort of home. Registration opens towards the end of this month,
but you can check out the conference
webpage now for a preview of all the sessions being offered this year.
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba has launched support
co-working sessions for interns who are women and gender-diverse to keep up
with the report submission requirements to progress toward licensure. To
learn more about the co-working sessions and what is expected of
participants, please see the
event listing.
The 2021 Conference will explore how Canada's hydropower
industry can best navigate economic, environmental, and social issues and
opportunities to maximize the role it plays in North America. Check out the
conference program for more
information on speakers and how to register.