Thursday, May 30, 2025
Engineers
Geoscientists Manitoba Family Legacy Bursary Draw
EngGeoMB is now accepting applications for the 2025 Family Legacy Bursary Draw. Five bursary prizes are given to the children of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba members.
Applicants must be enrolled full time in first-year engineering or geoscience studies. The application deadline is September 1, 2025. For eligibility criteria and how to apply,
please see the
application form.
Council Meeting -
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Council invites professional members, interns, students, and any resident of the province of
Manitoba to come and observe the June 2025 Council meeting. For more information, please read the
news story.
MAA Appoints New Executive Director
Manitoba Association of Architects (MAA) is pleased to welcome new Executive Director, Kristine Tubiera, while announcing the retirement of long
time Executive Director, Judy Pestrak, who will be celebrated at a later date. For more information about MAA,
please see their
website.
Academic Review Committee -
Multiple Positions
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is establishing an Academic Review Committee (ARC) as part of anticipated updates to academic criteria
and the academic assessment program in the Manual of Admissions, expected to come into effect July 1, 2025, and will support and provide recommendations
to the Registration Committee in determining if first-time applicants for enrolment as an intern are academically qualified. The committee requires professional
members (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) who are in good standing with the Association, compliant with ProDev, and who have an awareness of current academic
requirements, practice standards, employer contexts, and workplace cultures, in either engineering or geoscience.
For full details about this opportunity, please see the full
call
for volunteers.
Event in Honour of Indigenous Peoples Day:
All My Relations Workshop -
Saturday, June 26, 2025
In partnership with the Indigenous Chapter, join us for a half-day session focused on foundational cultural awareness,
exploring Indigenous worldviews, ways of life, medicines, traditions, and ceremonies. All My Relations by Brian Mcleod of
Strong Heart Consultation offers guidance on how to respectfully engage in traditional practices and build meaningful relationships
within Indigenous cultural spaces. Rooted in cultural humility, this workshop emphasizes that learning is a journey. Wisdom comes
through time, respect, and shifting from colonial perspectives toward Indigenous understanding. For more information and to
register, please see the full
event listing.