The Ninth Annual MLA Reception
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba hosted its ninth annual MLA Reception in Winnipeg. This event provided an opportunity to discuss the engineering and geoscientific professions. The annual MLA Reception is an important event for members of the Association, including Council, chapters, and committee members. For more information about the reception, please read the full news story.

2026 Student Achievement Award - Nominations Close Tomorrow
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is seeking nominations for the 2026 Student Achievement Award, which is intended to recognize an undergraduate engineering or geoscience student or group of students who have shown excellence in, and/or major contributions to, the concept/design of a groundbreaking engineering or geoscience project/thesis. The deadline for nominations is tomorrow: Friday, May 15, 2026. For more information about the award, please see the Student Achievement Award Criteria.

Call for Abstracts: 2026 Ingenium Professional Development Seminars - Deadline for Submissions is Tomorrow
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba will host its annual conference, Ingenium, in a virtual format in November 2026. The Association welcomes abstracts for presentations on any topic related to engineering and geoscience and the professionals which practise in those fields, for consideration for inclusion in the Ingenium Professional Development Seminars. Deadline for submissions is tomorrow: Friday, May 15, 2026. For more information, please see our news story.

International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) Panel
In celebration of INWED 2026, join Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for a panel discussion featuring past members from the original Committee for Increasing the Participation of Women in Engineering (CIPWIE). Featured panelists are Lindsay Melvin, P.Eng., Andrea Watts, P.Eng., Nusraat Masood, EIT, and Neemee Batstone, P.Eng. This event will be taking place in room E3-270 at the Price Faculty of Engineering at The University of Manitoba. Appetizers and other light treats will be served. For more information, please read the full event listing.

Participate in the 2025 Salary Survey Today
Eligible practitioners are encouraged to participate in the 2025 Salary Survey through their online profile. By completing the survey, practitioners help provide valuable insights into engineers' and geoscientists' salaries and benefits across Manitoba. The results support practitioners in understanding how their compensation compares within the local market and against data from their peers. To access the survey, please log in to your online profile.

Understanding Allyship Training - Thursday, May 21, 2026
Prairie Catalyst will facilitate a one-hour virtual introductory EDI training session on Understanding Allyship. Following the workshop, participants will gain a clear understanding of key EDI terminology, learn to recognize unconscious bias in their surroundings and workplace, and explore their role in addressing bias through active allyship. They will also identify practical ways to support everyday inclusion at work. For more information and to register, please see the full event listing.

2026 Volunteer Appreciation Night - Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Join us in celebrating our volunteers at the upcoming EngGeoMB Volunteer Appreciation Night at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada! Enjoy an evening connecting with fellow volunteers while exploring the Royal Aviation Museum's aircraft, aviation artefacts, and interactive exhibits that share stories of flight and innovation connected to Manitoba and Northern Canada. Tickets are now available for all practitioners to buy online for the subsidized price of $15 plus GST each. For more information and to purchase your ticket for this event, please see the event listing. If you volunteered with the Association this past year, contact Nathan Sun, Engagement and Outreach Coordinator, at Volunteer@EngGeoMB.ca to claim your complimentary tickets.

Competitive Parental Leave Policies: How Do Manitoba Engineering Consulting Firms Measure Up? - Monday, June 15, 2026
The Technical Women in Consulting Engineering have conducted an anonymous poll of eight Manitoba engineering firms' parental leave top-up policies. They will present their findings along with the business case for competitive leave policies, as well as facilitate a panel discussion of engineers who are leading on this issue. Lunch will be provided. Attendees are welcome to stay for networking following the panel discussion. For more information and to register for this event, please see the event listing.

Indigenous History Month: Screening of Building Bridges & Panel Discussion / Fireside Chat - Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Please join us as we celebrate Indigenous History Month at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on Tuesday June 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will feature a screening of the documentary Building Bridges: Decolonizing Engineering at the University of Manitoba, a discussion with those involved from the project, and a cocktail reception with Indigenous themed menu following. For more information and to register, please see the full event listing.